Job summary
We are looking for a Senior audiologist to join our Adult audiology department at West Hertfordshire. The successful candidate will be motivated, will show initiative and take a forward-thinking approach to achieving goals.
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, this post involves the provision of a range of routine and advanced diagnostic and rehabilitative.
Audiology services for adults of all ages including patients with additional needs. In this grade an experienced, qualified technician performs work involving much greater responsibility and autonomy, including activities, which are complex and non-routine.
Supervision of other staff, including technical assistance, can be expected at this level. A senior audiologist is responsible for the running of this department in the absence of the head of service and works with the head of service to ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained at all times.
This is a full-time role, Monday-Friday, usually worked over 4 days 8-6. Exact working hours to be agreed on successful application.
Main duties of the job
Manage a caseload of adult patients, providing both aural rehabilitation and diagnostic hearing assessments.
Conduct and interpret a variety of audiological tests, assisting with complex evaluations when necessary.
Collaborate with medical and social care professionals to develop and manage effective patient care plans.
Maintain and calibrate audiological equipment.
Deliver training, seminars, and clinical guidance at a local level.
Stay current with professional development, CPD requirements, and relevant codes of conduct.
Support departmental audits, research, and service improvement initiatives.
Oversee specific administrative duties independently.
About us
With a new hospital planned for Watford and work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital, this is an exciting time to join us. We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working ever more closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare. Staff wellbeing and development are a priority at our Trust, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience. Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others. We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking If you have a disability or long-term health condition and should you require support or guidance please contact westherts.recruitment@nhs.net If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form. We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder works alongside other members of the Audiology Department reporting to the Audiology Manager.
The post holder has a supervisory responsibility towards Associate Audiologists, Assistant Audiologists and Student Audiologists.
Other major working relationships include ENT, Hearing Therapy, Paediatric Audiology, Speech and Language Therapy, other hospital departments/wards, GP surgeries and the satellite clinics, which are connected to the Audiology department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder works alongside other members of the Audiology Department reporting to the Audiology Manager.
The post holder has a supervisory responsibility towards Associate Audiologists, Assistant Audiologists and Student Audiologists.
Other major working relationships include ENT, Hearing Therapy, Paediatric Audiology, Speech and Language Therapy, other hospital departments/wards, GP surgeries and the satellite clinics, which are connected to the Audiology department.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Audiology or equivalent level of state registration as Clinical Physiologist in Audiology
- Or professional Body examinations BAA (British Academy of Audiology) Parts 1 and 2.
- Membership of BAA, BSA (British Society of Audiologists).
- Post Graduate training.
- Registration with RCCP/ HCP
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Competency in all routine diagnostic & rehabilitative Audiological procedures.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with digital signal processing hearing aids and programming and fitting software (e.g. Noah, Genie).
- Further experience and training in more advanced techniques (e.g. Real Ear Measurements) Current RCCP registration or equivalent.
- Skills in using an Audiology Patient Management System (e.g. Practice Navigator/Auditbase) accurate use of electronic patient records, departmental networked policies, forms and documents.
- First class patient handling skills Good personnel handling skills Ability to motivate, train and supervise junior staff.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high level of professionalism and concentration in a constantly changing working environment, with good ability to adapt and be flexible.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an Audiologist
- Performance of all basic Audiological techniques.
- Fully competent in all routine diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiological procedures
- Fully competent in knowledge and experience of digital signal processing hearing aids. Including programming and fitting software, e.g. NOAH and Genie.
- Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Email, Patient Management Systems.
Desirable
- Competent in advanced Audiological procedures e.g. vestibular testing.
Person Specification
Education and qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Audiology or equivalent level of state registration as Clinical Physiologist in Audiology
- Or professional Body examinations BAA (British Academy of Audiology) Parts 1 and 2.
- Membership of BAA, BSA (British Society of Audiologists).
- Post Graduate training.
- Registration with RCCP/ HCP
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Competency in all routine diagnostic & rehabilitative Audiological procedures.
- Extensive knowledge and experience with digital signal processing hearing aids and programming and fitting software (e.g. Noah, Genie).
- Further experience and training in more advanced techniques (e.g. Real Ear Measurements) Current RCCP registration or equivalent.
- Skills in using an Audiology Patient Management System (e.g. Practice Navigator/Auditbase) accurate use of electronic patient records, departmental networked policies, forms and documents.
- First class patient handling skills Good personnel handling skills Ability to motivate, train and supervise junior staff.
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high level of professionalism and concentration in a constantly changing working environment, with good ability to adapt and be flexible.
Experience
Essential
- Experience as an Audiologist
- Performance of all basic Audiological techniques.
- Fully competent in all routine diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiological procedures
- Fully competent in knowledge and experience of digital signal processing hearing aids. Including programming and fitting software, e.g. NOAH and Genie.
- Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Email, Patient Management Systems.
Desirable
- Competent in advanced Audiological procedures e.g. vestibular testing.
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).
