Job SummaryJoin Our Adult Audiology Team
Who We Are Looking For:We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate team member to provide high quality audiology care to the local community and to be involved in the development of the service and to develop their skills.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:- Option of compressed working hours
- Training and development opportunities
- High-specification booths
- A supportive and collaborative ENT team
- An excellent location near London, Heathrow, and the Surrey countryside
If you are passionate about audiology and eager to contribute to a dynamic and evolving team, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the jobAs a Senior Audiologist, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality audiology care.
Your main duties will include:
- Performing hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings, and follow-up care for adults.
- Provide specialist diagnostic and rehabilitation services appropriate to training and experience such as with complex adults, adults with additional needs or those with tinnitus.
- Providing diagnostic support to ENT clinics, including some paediatric testing.
- Working both independently and as part of a team.
- Participating in quality assurance initiatives.
- Supporting audits and service development projects.
- Assuming specific responsibilities such as managing the day-to-day running of a specific section or project, serving as site lead, champion, or taking on supervision roles, within your area of expertise and as agreed with the manager.
- Engaging in the training and supervision of junior team members.
We provide services at Ashford, St Peter's and Woking in Surrey.
About usAshford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.
Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.
We are part of a collaborative Group with the Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust. As part of this partnership, colleagues may occasionally work across both organisations to support shared services, development opportunities and patient care.
St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.
Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.
Please note that adverts may close early, so early application is encouraged.
For more information about careers at ASPH please visit:www.asph-careers.org
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- BSc in Audiology, BAAT Parts 1 & 2, or equivalent
- Registered with Academy for Healthcare Science or Health Care Professions Council
Desirable- MSc in Audiology/Healthcare Science
ExperienceEssential- Significant post-graduate clinical experience in audiology, including assessment and management of tinnitus and hearing loss
- Supervising and mentoring junior staff
- Clinical audit and service development
Desirable- Use of Auditbase patient management system
SkillsEssential- Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Strong oral and written communication skills
KnowlEssential- Detailed knowledge of current British Society of Audiology and British Academy of Audiology practice guidance relevant to the role
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
