Job summary
An exciting opportunity to join the Southend Audiology department as an Audiologist. This service offers a range of adult and paediatric diagnostic and (re)habiliative approaches.
You will have the opportunity to work with a range of hearing aids, using international, national and local evidenced-based best practice approaches. You will also be involved with a range of diagnostic procedures, working alongside an ENT Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic person to join a UKAS IQIPS accredited service.
The department is very supportive and actively undertakes preceptorship programmes for newly-qualified staff.
Main duties of the job
The provision of a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology to adults and school aged children both on the acute hospital site and at peripheral clinics without supervision which will include:
- Hearing assessments for adults and older childrenForming Individual Management PlansHearing aids fitting, impressions and repairsA detailed job description can be downloaded alongside this advert.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Audiologist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Audiologist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / MSc Audiology
- Knowledge of NHS Hearing aids
- HCPC/AHCA registered
Desirable
- Membership of a Professional Group (BAA/BSA etc)
- Knowledge of Auditbase
- NHS Experience
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication demonstrated throughout application form
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of technical process
- Good understanding of hearing aid types and application
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc / MSc Audiology
- Knowledge of NHS Hearing aids
- HCPC/AHCA registered
Desirable
- Membership of a Professional Group (BAA/BSA etc)
- Knowledge of Auditbase
- NHS Experience
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent written communication demonstrated throughout application form
Knowledge
Essential
- Good understanding of technical process
- Good understanding of hearing aid types and application
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).
