Job summary
Maidstone and Tunbridge wells NHS Trust Audiology department is looking to recruit an Audiologist to Join our Audiology Team. This includes hearing assessment and reassessment, performance of pure tone testing, impedance and speech audiometry testing, advising patients and referring clinicians on management plans based on information obtained and to provide audiological cover for ENT clinics.
To provide a comprehensive hearing aid service to patients referred to the department from internal and external groups of staff and many other clinical and administrative duties.
Main duties of the job
We have a vibrant team of Senior Audiologists, Clinical technician and Administration staff. We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated clinician with extensive experience in adult patient testing and management.
About us
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is a large acute hospital Trust in the county of Kent.
The Trust provides a full range of general hospital services and some areas of specialist complex care to around 500,000 people living in the south part of West Kent and the north part of East Sussex.
The Trust's core catchment areas are Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells and their surrounding boroughs. We work from two main clinical sites: Maidstone Hospital and Tunbridge Wells Hospital at Pembury. Tunbridge Wells Hospital opened in 2011 and provides single rooms with en-suites for all in-patients - the first of its kind in the country.
We employ over 6,500 full and part-time staff in a huge range of clinical and non-clinical roles across both of our hospital sites.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Once your pre-employment checks have been completed you will be contacted by Recruitment to arrange your start date which will be in line with one of our Corporate Inductions.
Please note that appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service Check at Enhanced Level. (Enhanced level now includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children)
At MTW, we seek to develop a culture where everyone can reach their full potential with opportunities to grow and develop their career. We recognise and value the unique contributions that each of our staff bring, delivering the best quality care and service to our patients. We are committed to being a diverse employer and strive to reflect everyone in our local communities. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences and celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that will make our Trust the best place to work.
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC MPPM/BSc/MSc Audiology or equivalent.
- BAAT Part 1&2 or Certificate of Audiological Competency (CAC)
- State Registration (grand parenting clause applies)
- Evidence of CPD i.e. external training courses
Desirable
- Msc Audiology
- Doctorate of Audiology
Experience
Essential
- Experience within an Audiology Service appropriate to grade.
- Experience of Adult Rehabilitation
- Digital hearing aid fitting
- Experience of Audit base patient management system
Desirable
- Able to answer complex audiology questions
- Dealing with complex audiology patients.
Skills
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate good organisational skills prioritising skills for own work-load and others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to prioritise and work at strict deadlines
- The ability to work calmly and methodically when placed under pressure from a busy and varied workload
Desirable
- Able to lead technician and junior staff/audio admin team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BTEC MPPM/BSc/MSc Audiology or equivalent.
- BAAT Part 1&2 or Certificate of Audiological Competency (CAC)
- State Registration (grand parenting clause applies)
- Evidence of CPD i.e. external training courses
Desirable
- Msc Audiology
- Doctorate of Audiology
Experience
Essential
- Experience within an Audiology Service appropriate to grade.
- Experience of Adult Rehabilitation
- Digital hearing aid fitting
- Experience of Audit base patient management system
Desirable
- Able to answer complex audiology questions
- Dealing with complex audiology patients.
Skills
Essential
- The ability to demonstrate good organisational skills prioritising skills for own work-load and others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
- Ability to prioritise and work at strict deadlines
- The ability to work calmly and methodically when placed under pressure from a busy and varied workload
Desirable
- Able to lead technician and junior staff/audio admin team
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
