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Job summary

Main area
Audiology
Grade
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
427-6383072
Employer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal United Hospitals Bath
Town
Bath
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/07/2024 23:59

Employer heading

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust logo

Audiologist

Band 5

Job overview

Could this be you?  We are looking for an Audiologist with excellent organisational and communication skills to join our vibrant and friendly department, based in modern and well-equipped facilities in the beautiful city of Bath.

We provide a comprehensive range of routine and specialist clinics including:

  • Diagnostic hearing assessment
  • Hearing aid fittings and follow-ups
  • Paediatric hearing assessment and hearing fitting
  • Diagnostic support for ENT
  • Domiciliary appointments
  • Vestibular assessment and rehabilitation

We also provide community clinics at a number of sites across Wiltshire and Somerset.

You will be a key member within our team in helping to deliver high quality, patient-centred care and the role will be varied.

Main duties of the job

You will be an invaluable member of our team and help support clinics providing hearing assessments, rehabilitation and hearing aid services at the RUH. You will also work at community sites, and carry out home visits. 

The position involves frontline patient contact and therefore highly-developed interpersonal skills are necessary.  The role is varied and has scope for development.  We invest in further training and will seek to facilitate opportunities for motivated individuals.

You will be expected to:

  • Carry out a range of routine clinical tasks within predefined limits and to departmental guidelines
  • Perform clerical and administrative duties within the department including electronic stock control
  • Recognise problems beyond your own area of knowledge and expertise and refer onwards or seek advice as required
  • Undertake follow-up clinics in accordance with department protocol referring onwards as necessary
  • Travel to community clinics and patients' homes
  • Demonstrate own duties to others
  • Assist in the overall, smooth running of day to day operational functions
  • Assist in ensuring the Patient Administration System is regularly updated, reflecting the current waiting list, patient status and medical management of those on the system

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person specification

Qualifications

Desirable criteria
  • UK Driving Licence
  • Own vehicle

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc in Audiology or BTEC National Certificate in MPPM BAAT Parts 1 & 2
Desirable criteria
  • Member of British Academy of Audiology and/or British Society of Audiology

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Experience of hearing assessment and hearing aid fitting using real ear measurements
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of NHS service provision and pathways

Experience

Desirable criteria
  • Experience of AuditBase, Genie, Target and OTOsuite

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWomens Staff Network

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David French
Job title
Head of Audiology
Email address
[email protected]
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