Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Audiologist

This job is now closed

Job summary

We are looking for three enthusiastic audiologist's to join our multidisciplinary Audiology Department at RSFT, Guildford.

The post-holder will be required to work across sites to cover clinics at Royal Surrey County Hospital, including its outreach sites at West Byfleet, Frimley Park and domiciliary visits. Access to a car is highly recommended.

We are a progressive audiology service which provides multidisciplinary services including a diagnostic and rehabilitation service for children/adults, Baha service, Vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation service, Tinnitus and Hyperacusis service and the provision of private hearing aids.

The Audiology department is a placement centre for BSc and MSc Audiology students and the post-holder will play a pivotal role in supervising the next generation of audiologists.

Staff members benefit from taking part in a wide range of educational and professional development opportunities including monthly training sessions and audiology training courses.

In addition, there are plenty of in-house educational activities ranging from training programmes on audiology specialities (e.g., paediatric, tinnitus, vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation, physiological measurements etc) to taking part in ongoing research projects.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of clinical audiology services in close working with the Audiology Team Lead, Adult Clinical Service Lead and Head of Department.

This will cover the maintenance of demonstrably high professional standards in respect of:

The scientific, technical, therapeutic, rehabilitation and clinical activity of the service

Patient care

The effective and efficient use of resources and the management of workload

The provision of professional advice consistent with the responsibilities and expertise of the department

Teaching and training of junior staff

Keeping abreast with new developments and providing an evidence based service

The post holder will:

Perform a range of technical activities related to the disorders of hearing for adults.

Provide Audiological cover for ENT clinics.

Provide a comprehensive hearing aid service to adult patients referred to the Audiology department including fitting and fine tuning of hearing aids.

Help with the day to day running and routine organisation of Adult Audiological services in the dedicated clinic as directed by a senior audiologist.

Be expected to participate in the department's rotational scheme at different locations, including domiciliary visits, to maintain a wide experience in a variety of clinics

About us

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ

Date posted

10 October 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,469 to £38,308 a year per annum including HCAS

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

384-AR-EMF16438-40

Job locations

The RSCH, Guildford.

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job description /PERSON SPECIFICATION attached

We run a preceptorship program for newly qualified audiologists to provide extra support to graduates.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full Job description /PERSON SPECIFICATION attached

We run a preceptorship program for newly qualified audiologists to provide extra support to graduates.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A BSc or PTP in Audiology Or BTEC National Certificate in MPPM BAATS Part 1 & 2
A certificate of Audiology Competence
Members of British Academy of Audiologists
Registered as a Healthcare Scientist with the Health Professionals (RCCP/HCP)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working both as an independent practitioner for a range of Audiological assessment and rehabilitative techniques and outcomes. oAdult Diagnostic Audiometry oAdult Tympanometry oSpeech Audiometry oReal Ear Measurement oImpression Taking oEarmould modifications oAdult Fitting & Rehabilitation
A knowledge of NHS digital models of hearing aids
A practical knowledge of clinical Audiology and hearing aid technology. oAuditbase software oNoah software oGenie software
Working with people

Skills and Capabilities

Essential

Excellent clinical skills in Audiological practice
Able to work as part of a team
The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and prioritise workloads
Have an advanced, theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical audiology and hearing aid technology.
Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to timescales
IT Skills, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills and auditbase

Desirable

Possess a current knowledge of NHS policy, the present agenda for change, and the generic operational working of the organisation
Have some experience in specialised areas e.g. paediatric hearing aids neuro-otology or central auditory testing

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

A BSc or PTP in Audiology Or BTEC National Certificate in MPPM BAATS Part 1 & 2
A certificate of Audiology Competence
Members of British Academy of Audiologists
Registered as a Healthcare Scientist with the Health Professionals (RCCP/HCP)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Experience of working both as an independent practitioner for a range of Audiological assessment and rehabilitative techniques and outcomes. oAdult Diagnostic Audiometry oAdult Tympanometry oSpeech Audiometry oReal Ear Measurement oImpression Taking oEarmould modifications oAdult Fitting & Rehabilitation
A knowledge of NHS digital models of hearing aids
A practical knowledge of clinical Audiology and hearing aid technology. oAuditbase software oNoah software oGenie software
Working with people

Skills and Capabilities

Essential

Excellent clinical skills in Audiological practice
Able to work as part of a team
The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and prioritise workloads
Have an advanced, theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical audiology and hearing aid technology.
Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to timescales
IT Skills, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills and auditbase

Desirable

Possess a current knowledge of NHS policy, the present agenda for change, and the generic operational working of the organisation
Have some experience in specialised areas e.g. paediatric hearing aids neuro-otology or central auditory 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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The RSCH, Guildford.

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The RSCH, Guildford.

Egerton Road

Guildford

GU2 7XX

Employer's website

https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)