Specialist Audiologist

Job overview

We are looking for experienced applicants, educated to degree level with an audiology qualification.  This is a unique opportunity for individuals with a specialist interest in providing hearing assessments and rehabilitation for adults and children of all development ages, from newborn to school leaving age.

The successful applicants will join a multidisciplinary team of extended scope Audiologists, Clinical Scientists, Newborn Hearing Screeners, clinical nurse specialists, voice therapists and ENT specialists to provide a full range of specialist-level services to the local population of approximately 360,000.

You will be required to travel, therefore a valid driving license and access to a vehicle would be desirable.

Location of clinics: Kingston, Roehampton, Woking, Redhill, Aldershot, Surbiton

Main duties of the job

The department, which is accredited under the Improving Quality in Physiological Measurement Services (IQIPS) programme to provide the full scope of routine and complex paediatric and adult services, is delivered by a team of fourteen highly qualified and experienced Audiology practitioners.  The dedicated team provides the highest standards of care and, as an accredited training centre, enjoy strong links with higher education providers and active participation in the South West London  Clinical Networks.

In order to be considered for these posts you should be registered with (or eligible to be registered with) the AHCS (or equivalent) and be eligible to work in the U.K. Support will be given to ensure that the successful candidates continue their professional development

The successful applicant will also be:

• Familiar with service provision in the UK and current developments and issues
• Experienced working at a high level of autonomy and operate effectively within a team
• Able to demonstrate a flexible, adaptable approach and an ability to exercise good judgement based on up-to-date knowledge and experience

The job description will be as flexible as possible so that we can try to accommodate a range of activities that would interest the successful candidate. It would be expected that successful applicant would deliver the duties detailed within the Job Description with the potential to develop the service provision further.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Previous applicants need not apply.

Current post holders need not apply.