Audiologist - Hertfordshire

Communitas Clinics

The closing date is 30 April 2025

Job summary

Are you passionate about providing high-quality audiology services to patients in need? Do you thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Audiology Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our ENT Intermediate service, you will play a crucial role in providing diagnostic audiology services to NHS patients referred by local GP's. Your expertise will ensure efficient and effective audiology procedures, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and technical proficiency.

About us

At Communitas Clinics Ltd, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to our patients and staff alike. Join us in our mission to make a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

U0021-25-0002

Job locations

Harpenden Memorial Hospital

Carlton Road

Harpenden

Hertfordshire

AL5 4TA


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Conduct diagnostic hearing tests for patients with Ear Nose and Throat conditions, including audiograms, tympanograms, and pure tone air/bone conduction tests.
  • Ensure prompt referral to ENT specialists when necessary, in accordance with clinical pathways.
  • Maintain open communication with referring GP's to enhance clinical awareness and collaboration.
  • Adhere to Significant Event Analysis procedures and report untoward events in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with local Audiology/ENT services and secondary care clinicians to improve patient care pathways.
  • Deliver a quality service in compliance with professional codes of conduct and regulatory standards.
  • Prioritize and manage workload to maintain quality and promote patient safety.
  • Participate in quality governance systems, audits, and evaluations to drive continuous improvement.
  • Support professional development through ongoing learning and training activities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Conduct diagnostic hearing tests for patients with Ear Nose and Throat conditions, including audiograms, tympanograms, and pure tone air/bone conduction tests.
  • Ensure prompt referral to ENT specialists when necessary, in accordance with clinical pathways.
  • Maintain open communication with referring GP's to enhance clinical awareness and collaboration.
  • Adhere to Significant Event Analysis procedures and report untoward events in a timely manner.
  • Collaborate with local Audiology/ENT services and secondary care clinicians to improve patient care pathways.
  • Deliver a quality service in compliance with professional codes of conduct and regulatory standards.
  • Prioritize and manage workload to maintain quality and promote patient safety.
  • Participate in quality governance systems, audits, and evaluations to drive continuous improvement.
  • Support professional development through ongoing learning and training activities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Audiology: 4 years (required)

Desirable

  • Audiology: 4 years (required)

Qualifications

Essential

  • Do you have a BSc in Audiology or equivalent?

Desirable

  • Bachelor's (preferred)
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Audiology: 4 years (required)

Desirable

  • Audiology: 4 years (required)

Qualifications

Essential

  • Do you have a BSc in Audiology or equivalent?

Desirable

  • Bachelor's (preferred)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Communitas Clinics

Address

Harpenden Memorial Hospital

Carlton Road

Harpenden

Hertfordshire

AL5 4TA


Employer's website

https://communitasclinics.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Communitas Clinics

Address

Harpenden Memorial Hospital

Carlton Road

Harpenden

Hertfordshire

AL5 4TA


Employer's website

https://communitasclinics.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Manager

Nicola Devaney

communitas.recruitment@nhs.net

Date posted

12 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

U0021-25-0002

Job locations

Harpenden Memorial Hospital

Carlton Road

Harpenden

Hertfordshire

AL5 4TA


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