Band 6- Senior Audiologist

Job overview

The Audiology Department are looking for a friendly and team focussed audiologist to support the provision of adult audiology services. You will be joining a diverse and friendly team of audiologists, admin and management, who are all focussed on providing the best possible service to our patients.

We are looking for an experienced Audiologist with an interest or specialist knowledge in advanced testing, tinnitus, balance or wax removal. We also provide a comprehensive adult audiology service including GPDR and ENT support. All Audiologists are given an area of responsibility and would be supported with necessary training and development. We work four days a week which may suit clinicians looking to address work/life balance, prefer a varied working week or those looking for their next challenge.

Closer to central than you may think, Queen's Hospital to London Liverpool Street takes around 25 minutes by train. We strive to provide an excellent service to the patients of the Trust incorporating PRIDE values at all times. If you are an enthusiastic audiologist looking to join a friendly and progressive department who are looking to expand our service and clinical remit, we would welcome your interest and application.

Main duties of the job

• Responsibilities for patient/client care, treatment and therapy
• Advanced procedures are performed as appropriate to the grade
• To effectively manage a diverse Adult diagnostic & rehabilitations caseload and tinnitus and/or balance diagnostic patients once competencies are demonstrated
• Digital hearing aids are fitted to approved protocols including REM and HIT / coupler matching
• Children’s hearing tests are carried out in the appropriate manner according to Best Practice standards (Over 3 years of age)
• Recording test results and accurate record keeping across a range of digital and analogue media
• May be required to visit patients in their house, GP Surgery, care home or hospital ward
• Supervision of junior members of staff and students
• Assistance is provided with the day to day running of the Audiology service.  This may include a special area of responsibility
• Administrative responsibilities are undertaken as required by the Head of Audiology

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role.  Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to   Tosin Aragbaiye, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5934. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.