Job summary
- Main area
- Clinical Support
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Fixed term: 9 months
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 188-CLN0436
- Employer
- University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospital Southampton
- Town
- Southampton
- Salary
- £28,407.00 - £34,581.00 Per Annum or Per Annum (PA) Pro Rata
- Closing
- 06/06/2024 23:59
- Interview date
- 14/06/2024
Employer heading
Audiologist
Band 5
Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The opportunity has arisen for a fixed-term role working in our department supporting paediatric audiology clinics and ENT. This could be an ideal opportunity for someone who wishes to increase or consolidate their knowledge and skills in paediatric audiology assessment.
We are a friendly team of Audiologists and Clinical scientists providing a high quality diagnostic and rehabilitation service for adults and children in Southampton and the surrounding area. This is a dynamic department constantly looking to improve the service we provide our patients and we’re looking for someone who shares that ethos. We value staff development, and are a training centre for both the STP and HTS programmes. We are also involved in a number of research projects, both supporting external research and leading projects of our own.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Responsibilities
You will independently provide diagnostic hearing assessment for ENT patients, including adults and school age children.
Working with one of our Clinical Scientists you will perform the role of '2nd tester' in paediatric audiology clinics, assisting with assessment and rehabilitation.
What experience/skills are needed
You will need to have a BSc Audiology or equivalent qualification, and either hold state registration or be able to demonstrate eligibility and be in the process of applying.
You will need experience of working independently in ENT clinics and some experience of working in paediatric audiology clinics.
In addition, we're looking for you to be passionate about developing your own skills as well as inputting into the development of our service
We work a 4-day week, 8am-6pm, and ideally you would be able to fit into this pattern.
You must be able to travel independently to our clinic sites in Southampton and the New Forest.
Further details can be found in the Job Description
Person specification
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patient First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
Qualifications, knowledge and experience
Essential criteria
- BSc Audiology or equivalent qualification
- Relevant clinical training in diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures for hearing services
- Holder of UK State Registration in Audiology (RCCP) OR able to demonstrate eligibility and in process of applying
- Experience of independently performing audiometry and tympanometry for an ENT clinic
- Experience in programming hearing aids and verification with real ear measurements
- Experience working in paediatric audiology clinics
Desirable criteria
- Experience working in an acute hospital
- Experience assisting in vestibular clinics
- Participation in service improvement, development activities and audit/surveys
- Experience of Phonak and Oticon hearing aids
- Familiarity with Auditbase
Skills and competencies
Essential criteria
- Communication
- Time management
- Prioritisation
- Diplomacy
- Working autonomously
- Interpersonal skills
- Taking the initiative
- Report writing
- Working under pressure
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Rachel Kidd
- Job title
- Clinical Scientist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02381202997
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