Job summary
You will be a vital member of our team and provide hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings and follow-ups for predominantly paediatric, but also adult patients, both within the hospital as well as in the community. There will be good opportunities to establish a mixed role if desired, with the option to be involved with complex adult patients, adults with Learning Difficulties and vestibular clinics.
The position involves frontline patient contact and therefore highly developed interpersonal skills are necessary. The role provides a significant opportunity for a talented candidate seeking a more advanced clinical post as well as a position within the Departmental senior team. We invest in further training and will facilitate further opportunities for motivated individuals.
Main duties of the job
- Perform a range of diagnostic audiological tests in children and adults, as well as fit and fine-tune hearing aids in accordance with national and local protocols
- Have a major role in developing the RUH paediatric audiology service
- Carry out paediatric and adult clinics in community locations across the local area
- Demonstrate own duties to others and provide training to junior clinicians, when required
- Recognise problems beyond own area of knowledge and expertise and refer onwards or seek advice as required
- Update own professional knowledge-base of current protocols and recommended procedures
- Contribute to local departmental audits as well as research and development
- Provide support for Joint ENT-Audiology clinics held at the main hospital (RUH) site and at outreach clinics
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Audiology OR BTEC National Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement and BAAT Parts 1 & 2
Desirable
- MSc in Audiological Science/Audiology plus CAC/CCC OR STP in Audiology
- Advanced courses in Audiology
- British Sign Language Qualifications
- Member of British Academy of Audiology and/or British Society of Audiology
Professional registration
Essential
- Eligible/Registered as Clinical Scientist with HCCP, or on the voluntary register with RCCP
Driving licence
Desirable
- Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of paediatric audiology
- Experience of paediatric hearing assessments and hearing aid fittings using REMS and RECD
- Experience with Oticon Genie fitting software
- Experience with Phonak Target fitting software
- Experience of working as an independent clinician
Desirable
- Experience in electrophysiological testing
- Experience with AuditBase
- Knowledge of NHS service provision and pathways
- Experience of fitting hearing aids to newborn babies
- Experience of impression taking for newborns
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a customer services setting
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Specific examples of experience in paediatric Audiology
Physical skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity for hearing aid fittings and repairs, otoscopy, impression taking and real ear measurements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Audiology OR BTEC National Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement and BAAT Parts 1 & 2
Desirable
- MSc in Audiological Science/Audiology plus CAC/CCC OR STP in Audiology
- Advanced courses in Audiology
- British Sign Language Qualifications
- Member of British Academy of Audiology and/or British Society of Audiology
Professional registration
Essential
- Eligible/Registered as Clinical Scientist with HCCP, or on the voluntary register with RCCP
Driving licence
Desirable
- Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle
Experience
Essential
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of paediatric audiology
- Experience of paediatric hearing assessments and hearing aid fittings using REMS and RECD
- Experience with Oticon Genie fitting software
- Experience with Phonak Target fitting software
- Experience of working as an independent clinician
Desirable
- Experience in electrophysiological testing
- Experience with AuditBase
- Knowledge of NHS service provision and pathways
- Experience of fitting hearing aids to newborn babies
- Experience of impression taking for newborns
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a customer services setting
- Good organisational skills
Desirable
- Specific examples of experience in paediatric Audiology
Physical skills
Essential
- Manual dexterity for hearing aid fittings and repairs, otoscopy, impression taking and real ear measurements
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 3NG
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
