Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Support
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 188-CL161124
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal South Hants Hospital
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £37,338 - £44,962 per annum (PA) Pro rata
- Closing
- 02/12/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 10/12/2024
Employer heading
Specialist Audiologist
Band 6
Job overview
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic and friendly team as a Band 6 Specialist Audiologist. This is a varied role performing hearing assessment for both children and adults and hearing aid clinics for children. We pride ourselves in providing a quality, forward thinking service and are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for service improvement.
The role would suit someone looking to further develop their specialist skills in paediatric audiology in a friendly and supportive environment. Along with the clinical duties the role will also allow you to get involved with work relating service development and quality assurance. Although ideally we are looking for someone to work full-time, we would consider part-time hours for the right candidate.
Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Specific to this role we are open to discussing flexibility in the hours that you work. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need, and we will explore what’s possible for the role and service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
The role will involve undertaking diagnostic and rehabilitative test procedures on both adults and children and to provide scientific support to the Audiology and Hearing Therapy Department in developing services. Providing support to ENT clinics at base location and satellite clinics.
Contributing to other areas of audiology service provision, including audit and service evaluation, and taking a lead role in a core governance function within the service such as health and safety, infection control, safeguarding or other as required.
Some experience working in paediatric audiology clinics is essential, so too is the ability to travel between different clinic sites. We work extended hours, with full-time staff typically working 4 days a week 8-6pm.
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Communication
- Time management
- Report writing
- Teamwork
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- BSc Hons Audiology or equivalent qualification
- Clinical training in diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures relevant to the role
- Holder of relevant UK State Registration in Audiology OR able to demonstrate eligibility and in process of applying Experience assisting in vestibular clinics
- Significant clinical experience (which could include the Scientist Training Programme)
- Experience of independently performing audiometry and tympanometry for an ENT clinic
- Experience in programming hearing aids and verification with real ear measurements
- Experience working in paediatric audiology clinics
- Evidence of continuous personal and professional development
Desirable criteria
- British Academy of Audiology Higher Training Scheme modules in Paediatric Audiology (6 months+) and Paediatric Habilitation
- Experience working in an acute hospital
- Experience assisting in vestibular clinics
- Participation in service improvement, development activities and audit/surveys
- Experience of Phonak and Oticon hearing aids
- Familiarity with Auditbase
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Diane Kane
- Job title
- Clinical Scientist (Audiology)
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381202997
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