Band 5 Audiologist

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Audiologist to join our team as a Band 5 Audiologist.

As part of the Audiology Team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the post holder will be responsible for assessment and rehabilitation of patients attending for hearing assessment. Audiology runs specialist clinics and there will be opportunities to work alongside staff working with Tinnitus, Vestibular and Hearing Implant patients.

As a clinician contributing to the provision of patients with complex hearing needs, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously with a wide variety of patients and develop your career in partnership with clinical experts in the field of Audiology.

The successful candidate will possess a BSc/PTP qualification, or equivalent, and will be registered with RCCP or HCPC. We are keen to partner with compassionate and motivated candidates, who can demonstrate their ability to adapt in modern healthcare systems. In return you will become part of our world class hospital working in partnership with recognised leaders and experts within the field. Our department offers staff unique opportunities for research, development and progression and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust are looking for high calibre individuals with a desire to work as part of our team and develop their career.

For queries, please contact Jennifer Parker-George (Clinical Lead -- Audiology), jennifer.parker-george@uhb.nhs.uk

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work autonomously to assess, manage, and support patients presenting with hearing difficulties. Responsibilities include the diagnostic assessment and rehabilitation of patients with complex hearing needs, fitting hearing aids where appropriate, and supporting patients in shared decision-making about their hearing care. The role also involves providing follow-up care for existing patients, including hearing aid and implantable device repairs.

The post holder will contribute to service development, quality assurance, continuous improvement and innovation within the department. They must adhere to policies, procedures, and professional codes of conduct, and will be supported in completing any work-based training relevant to the role.

Audiology offers a range of specialist clinics, and there will be opportunities to work alongside colleagues in Tinnitus, Vestibular, and Hearing Implant services.

The post holder will deliver holistic, compassionate, and inclusive care that respects individual choice and diversity. They will work collaboratively with other health and social care professionals, students, trainees, service users, carers, families, and external agencies.

Job responsibilities

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.