Job summary
- Main area
- Audiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 23 months (Fixed term contract, ending March 2027)
- Hours
- Full time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 200-NN-712849-AHP-Z-MK
- Employer
- St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- St George's Hospital
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £44,806 - £53,134 Per annum including inner london HCAS
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 17/04/2025 08:00
Employer heading
Specialist Audiologist
Band 6
*The pay scales advertised have been confirmed by NHS England, we are awaiting confirmation of when these will be reflected. The new scales can be found here: Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers
Job overview
An interesting opportunity has arisen for a specialist audiologist with a passion for adult audiology, to join the Audiology Team at St George's NHS Hospital for a period of 23 months. The post-holder will be expected to deliver a variety of clinics focused on adult audiology, such as providing advanced diagnostics, be involved in clinics for adults with additional needs and contributing to in the adult direct access pathways including doing clinics but also assist in developing, executing and auditing pathway initiatives such as adult hearing aid masterclasses . An in-depth level of knowledge and experience of the relevant BSA and BAA protocols is therefore required. The ideal candidate would be a well-rounded, motivated audiologist with leadership qualities, a passion for service excellence, who displays good scientific practice. The suitable applicant will be able to maintain and build on their skills in other clinical areas such as hearing therapy, vestibular or paediatrics.
Main duties of the job
You will be expected to deliver services at St George’s Hospital and nearby satellite clinics. You will also be expected to participate in research, service reviews and departmental audits in addition to contributing to the development of the audiology service.
Working for our organisation
The Department of Audiology and Audiological Medicine at St. George's Hospital provides a diagnostic and rehabilitative audio-vestibular service to people of all ages encountering problems with hearing, balance and tinnitus. You will be working within a large, dynamic and friendly multidisciplinary team who strive to offer an exceptional standard of patient care.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification, included in the job advert, for more information.
Person specification
Skills and knowledge
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate reflective practice
- Hearing aid skills
- Organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of BSA/BAA/NHSP protocols
- IT skills
Desirable criteria
- BSL knowledge
- Auditbase
- Teaching skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical Audiology to have cemented baseline knowledge
- Clinical Audit
- Worked within national protocols such as BSA, NHSP, BAA
Desirable criteria
- Work in non-standard audiology area
- Practice in non-standard area (HT / vest / paed aud)
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Relevant qualification in Audiology
- State registration with HCPC / RCCP
Desirable criteria
- MSc in Audiology or equivalent
- Certificate / Diploma in specialist area
- Course(s) in hearing therapy/vest/paeds
Other
Essential criteria
- Good English written and verbal communication skills
- Leadership qualities
Desirable criteria
- Good time management
We expect all our staff to share the values that are important to the trust – being excellent, kind, responsible and respectful – and behave in a way that reflects these. More information on the vision and values of St. George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is attached below.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if sufficient applicants are received. Please check your email regularly as all candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted and informed by email.
If you are appointed to the post, as part of your pre-employment check we will be required to verify your identity. The document/s you present for this purpose will be checked for their authenticity by scanning all known security features. These features will include:
- The machine readable zone
- An ultra violet image
- An infra red image
As part of your pre-employment checks, we will also be required to obtain satisfactory, written references. Please ensure that the referee details which you provide on your application form are correct. We require at least one written reference from your current or most recent line manager. We are only able to accept references from a professional work email address.
Telephone: 02082963786
Text: 07501066267
Email: [email protected].
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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
- Jolanda Scourfield
- Job title
- Head of Audiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 020 8725 1151
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
07553088512
- Telephone
- 07553088512
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