Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Audiologist/Clinical Scientist - 37.5 hours per week 12-month Fixed Term Contract. An exciting opportunity has become available for a 1-year Fixed Term Band 5/6 Senior Audiologist depending on experience to join our friendly team. The post holder will have the opportunity to train in a specialist area within the department and attend funded CPD. The post holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to our patients within a supportive audiology team. We are looking for an individual with experience in Audiology, including working with complex patients, or someone that would like to learn a specialism in an encouraging NHS department. Good communication skills are essential, as is leadership and an excellent patient care attitude. You will have a BSc in Audiology or equivalent qualifications, and be registered with the ACHS or HCPC, and have some post-qualification experience working in the NHS or other Healthcare Organisation. Main duties of the job
The post holder will work autonomously as an Audiological Scientist with adults, children, and neonates, within the Audiology team. They will perform a range of specialist clinical activities including diagnostics and rehabilitation and provide an Adult Audiology service at satellite clinics and in patients' homes as required. Job responsibilities
Complex clinic (e.g. paediatric assessment, vestibular assessment) which may include carrying out specific tests or procedures, documenting findings, completing clinical reports, and communicating with patients/their families regarding findings and management. Maintain a good level of expertise in routine and non-routine testing and rehabilitation methods, including technical expertise in a range of techniques and procedures. Act as a point of contact for more junior members of the team to discuss cases to ensure all patients receive an equitable service and high-quality care. Transporting equipment and stock to outstations and undertaking visits to schools as needed. Keep the patient management system (Auditbase) up to date so that patients' progress is monitored and rehabilitation schedules are adhered to. Person Specification
Qualifications
MSc Audiology or equivalent MSc Hearing therapy or equivalent Professional registration with HCPC as a clinical scientist or RCCP as an Audiologist. Evidence of further training in a specialist area of Audiology Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of current BSA recommendations and protocols. Ability to interpret complex test results and write concise reports suitable for both patients and professionals. Familiarity with clinical audit and the audit cycle. Ability to perform complex physiological testing. Ability to work to required deadlines. Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Fire Safety & First Aid. British Sign Language. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or similar. Special area of interest within Audiology. Experience
Significant experience working within an NHS Audiology Service. Significant experience managing patients with complex auditory needs. Significant experience in rehabilitation and counselling with adults. Experience of Auditbase. Experience with a wide range of Hearing aid technology. Knowledge of NHS service provision and pathways. 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Senior Audiologist/Clinical Scientist - 37.5 hours per week 12-month Fixed Term Contract. An exciting opportunity has become available for a 1-year Fixed Term Band 5/6 Senior Audiologist depending on experience to join our friendly team. The post holder will have the opportunity to train in a specialist area within the department and attend funded CPD. The post holder will be responsible for providing comprehensive care to our patients within a supportive audiology team. We are looking for an individual with experience in Audiology, including working with complex patients, or someone that would like to learn a specialism in an encouraging NHS department. Good communication skills are essential, as is leadership and an excellent patient care attitude. You will have a BSc in Audiology or equivalent qualifications, and be registered with the ACHS or HCPC, and have some post-qualification experience working in the NHS or other Healthcare Organisation. Main duties of the job
The post holder will work autonomously as an Audiological Scientist with adults, children, and neonates, within the Audiology team. They will perform a range of specialist clinical activities including diagnostics and rehabilitation and provide an Adult Audiology service at satellite clinics and in patients' homes as required. Job responsibilities
Complex clinic (e.g. paediatric assessment, vestibular assessment) which may include carrying out specific tests or procedures, documenting findings, completing clinical reports, and communicating with patients/their families regarding findings and management. Maintain a good level of expertise in routine and non-routine testing and rehabilitation methods, including technical expertise in a range of techniques and procedures. Act as a point of contact for more junior members of the team to discuss cases to ensure all patients receive an equitable service and high-quality care. Transporting equipment and stock to outstations and undertaking visits to schools as needed. Keep the patient management system (Auditbase) up to date so that patients' progress is monitored and rehabilitation schedules are adhered to. Person Specification
Qualifications
MSc Audiology or equivalent MSc Hearing therapy or equivalent Professional registration with HCPC as a clinical scientist or RCCP as an Audiologist. Evidence of further training in a specialist area of Audiology Knowledge
In-depth knowledge of current BSA recommendations and protocols. Ability to interpret complex test results and write concise reports suitable for both patients and professionals. Familiarity with clinical audit and the audit cycle. Ability to perform complex physiological testing. Ability to work to required deadlines. Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual Handling, Fire Safety & First Aid. British Sign Language. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or similar. Special area of interest within Audiology. Experience
Significant experience working within an NHS Audiology Service. Significant experience managing patients with complex auditory needs. Significant experience in rehabilitation and counselling with adults. Experience of Auditbase. Experience with a wide range of Hearing aid technology. Knowledge of NHS service provision and pathways. 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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