Job summary
Gateshead NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a full time Audiologist at Band 5 level. This is a small but busy department with innovative ideas to improve the patient's experience. We are committed to providing the highest standard of hearing care to the local population offering one-stop assessment and fitting to the majority of our patients. We work closely with the ENT Department and offer a range of diagnostic services. We have an extensive Children's and Young Person's Audiology service providing diagnostic and rehabilitative care for patients from birth until they exit full time education.
The ideal person is someone who can work autonomously while being part of a multidisciplinary team. Your key area of performance would be the provision of high quality patient centred hearing assessment and rehabilitation packages to our adult service users. We offer a range of flexible working arrangements and you will participate in a roster that may include some weekend working.
Main duties of the job
The main aspect of this role will be the delivery of high quality hearing care to adult patients. This will involve diagnostic assessment and the development and implementation of individual care plans as well as ongoing care for our existing hearing aid users. The post holder may be required to provide audiology support to the ENT service.
This vacancy is part of our 'refer a friend' scheme, this means if a friend who currently works for us has told you about this vacancy you could both receive a cash payment. The full scheme details are included with the additional documents for this role.
About us
Based in the North East of England we provide a range of hospital and community health services from our leading facilities, including the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Blaydon urgent care centre and Bensham Hospital, all within Gateshead.
Established in 2005, we were one of the first foundation trusts in the country and since then have consistently achieved the highest levels of care for patients.
We now employ around 4,800 staff and currently provide 444 hospital beds across the Gateshead region.
Our values should be the 'golden thread' which runs through everything we do - they are the core of who we are. Our five values can easily be remembered by the simple acronymICORE; Innovation, Care, Openness, Respect, Engagement.
We have a number of staff networks including the BAME network, D-Ability network, LGBTQ+ Network and the Women's Network, to challenge us and help us to constantly improve. Our armed forces network is one of our emerging networks.
The health and wellbeing of our staff is one of our highest priorities, and we offer a range of support and initiatives as part of our 'Balance' programme balancegateshead.com to cater for our diverse workforce, so that your individual needs can be supported, allowing you a happy and healthy working experience with us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key duties for this role are as follows:
The post holder will deliver diagnostic hearing assessments which will involve history taking, otoscopy, pure tone audiometry, tympanometry and speech testing where appropriate.
The post holder will be required to take aural impressions and select appropriate ear moulds for patients who require them.
The post holder will select and fit hearing aids appropriate for their patients using Real Ear Measurement to verify performance, and will provide high quality instruction and counselling, allowing the patient to achieve the maximum benefit from their hearing aid system.
The post holder will provide follow up care for existing service users and will provide audiological support to the ENT clinic. There may be an opportunity to participate in paediatric clinics depending on prior experience.
The post holder will keep accurate and detailed records using Trust patient management systems.
For further details, please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The key duties for this role are as follows:
The post holder will deliver diagnostic hearing assessments which will involve history taking, otoscopy, pure tone audiometry, tympanometry and speech testing where appropriate.
The post holder will be required to take aural impressions and select appropriate ear moulds for patients who require them.
The post holder will select and fit hearing aids appropriate for their patients using Real Ear Measurement to verify performance, and will provide high quality instruction and counselling, allowing the patient to achieve the maximum benefit from their hearing aid system.
The post holder will provide follow up care for existing service users and will provide audiological support to the ENT clinic. There may be an opportunity to participate in paediatric clinics depending on prior experience.
The post holder will keep accurate and detailed records using Trust patient management systems.
For further details, please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. Audiology or equivalent
Desirable
- M level qualifications / evidence of higher training
Registration
Essential
- RCCP / AHCS registered / registration pending
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate experience providing full adult hearing aid pathway
Desirable
- Has paediatric audiology experience
Teamworking and Autonomy
Essential
- Can provide evidence of teamworking
- Can provide evidence of autonomous working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- B.Sc. Audiology or equivalent
Desirable
- M level qualifications / evidence of higher training
Registration
Essential
- RCCP / AHCS registered / registration pending
Experience
Essential
- Can demonstrate experience providing full adult hearing aid pathway
Desirable
- Has paediatric audiology experience
Teamworking and Autonomy
Essential
- Can provide evidence of teamworking
- Can provide evidence of autonomous working
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).
