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, home visits or wax removal. We also provide a comprehensive adult audiology service including GPDR, hearing aid fitting and maintenance, 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.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Mark Newman, Head of Audiology, Queen’s Hospital. Telephone on 01708 435000 Ext 2566 or email mark.newman7@nhs.net

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 wax removal and/or tinnitus and/or balance diagnostic patients once competencies are demonstrated

Digital hearing aids are fitted to approved protocols including REM and HIT / coupler matching

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, assistance with completion of the application form or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Rachna Srivastava Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 Ext. 5904. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.