Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for the right candidate to join our audiology service . You should be a motivated and experienced audiologist who is keen to develop your skills and help advance the Audiology Department at Kettering General Hospital.
Our paediatric and adult Audiology services operate within the same department, although there may be scope to work in adults, this is a predominantly paediatric role.
Main duties of the job
In this full time role, the candidate will be expected to perform age-appropriate audiological testing on children from 6 months -18 years. Experience in objective testing methods would be welcome.
We are looking for someone to lead in Visual Reinforcement clinics, making clinical decision based on results.
The candidate will also be required to perform paediatric habilitative verification and validation for children hearing aid fittings.
Adult assessment and rehabilitation experience will also be welcome, as where necessary completion of direct referrals, fittings, repairs and ENT cover may be required.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and this role forms part of that new collaboration.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hon) Audiology or Equivalent (BAAT Part1+2)
- Registration with AHCS OR HCPC
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- MSc Audiology
- Membership of BAA/BSA
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in the field of Paediatric Audiology, including leading VRA clinics
- Assessment, fitting & verification of hearing aids in paediatrics.
- Experience in using VRA, distraction, impedance testing, and OAE's
- Teaching of junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of dagnostic ABR testing
- Experience of providing tinnitus rehabilitation in children
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work in a team and independantly
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc (Hon) Audiology or Equivalent (BAAT Part1+2)
- Registration with AHCS OR HCPC
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- MSc Audiology
- Membership of BAA/BSA
Knowledge
Essential
- Extensive experience in the field of Paediatric Audiology, including leading VRA clinics
- Assessment, fitting & verification of hearing aids in paediatrics.
- Experience in using VRA, distraction, impedance testing, and OAE's
- Teaching of junior staff
Desirable
- Experience of dagnostic ABR testing
- Experience of providing tinnitus rehabilitation in children
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work in a team and independantly
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
