Job description

Job responsibilities

Complex clinic (e.g. paediatric assessment, vestibular assessment) which may include carrying out specific test 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, to include technical expertise in a range of techniques and procedures. The latter may involve new or emerging technologies and knowledge.

Act as a point of contact for more junior members of the team (e.g. Assistant and Associate Audiologists, Audiologists and less experiences clinical scientists) to discuss cases to ensure all patients receive an equitable service and high quality care.

Transporting expensive equipment, stock (to include hearing aids and consumables) to outstations and undertaking visits to schools as needed.

To keep the patient management system (Auditbase) up to date so that patients progress is monitored and rehabilitation schedules are adhered to, and stock is appropriately managed.

Please see attached job description and person spec for full details.

Job responsibilities

Complex clinic (e.g. paediatric assessment, vestibular assessment) which may include carrying out specific test 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, to include technical expertise in a range of techniques and procedures. The latter may involve new or emerging technologies and knowledge.

Act as a point of contact for more junior members of the team (e.g. Assistant and Associate Audiologists, Audiologists and less experiences clinical scientists) to discuss cases to ensure all patients receive an equitable service and high quality care.

Transporting expensive equipment, stock (to include hearing aids and consumables) to outstations and undertaking visits to schools as needed.

To keep the patient management system (Auditbase) up to date so that patients progress is monitored and rehabilitation schedules are adhered to, and stock is appropriately managed.

Please see attached job description and person spec for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc Audiology or equivalent
• MSc Hearing therapy or equivalent
• Professional registration with HCPC as a clinical scientist or RCCP as an Audiologist.

Desirable

• Evidence of further training in a specialist area of Audiology

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of current BSA recommendations and protocols.
• Have the ability to interpret complex test results and write concise reports suitable for both patients and professionals.
• Familiar with clinical audit and the audit cycle.
• Ability to perform complex physiological testing
• Ability to work to required deadlines

Desirable

• 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

Essential

• Significant experience working within an NHS Audiology Service
• Significant experience managing patients with complex auditory needs
• Significant experience in rehabilitation and counselling with adults

Desirable

• Experience of auditbase
• Experience of a wide range of Hearing aid technology
• Knowledge of NHS service provision and pathways

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc Audiology or equivalent
• MSc Hearing therapy or equivalent
• Professional registration with HCPC as a clinical scientist or RCCP as an Audiologist.

Desirable

• Evidence of further training in a specialist area of Audiology

Knowledge

Essential

• In depth knowledge of current BSA recommendations and protocols.
• Have the ability to interpret complex test results and write concise reports suitable for both patients and professionals.
• Familiar with clinical audit and the audit cycle.
• Ability to perform complex physiological testing
• Ability to work to required deadlines

Desirable

• 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

Essential

• Significant experience working within an NHS Audiology Service
• Significant experience managing patients with complex auditory needs
• Significant experience in rehabilitation and counselling with adults

Desirable

• Experience of auditbase
• Experience of 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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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 (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Western Hospital

Marborough Road

Swindon

SN3 6BB

Employer's website

https://www.gwh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)