About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic Audiologist to join our friendly team.
In this role, the successful candidate will perform all aspects of Band 5 work with the Adult and Paediatric audiology service.
This will include appropriate assessment, treatment and managing directly referred patients, providing aural (re)habilitation and care for hearing aid users and those with associated audiological conditions i.e. tinnitus. You will also provide audiology support to ENT. You will also lead unaided school age clinics, following local protocols such as the OME pathway.
We are a friendly and supportive department who invest in training our team. We offer training opportunities including apprenticeships and the Scientific Training Programme (STP) in audiology. There may be scope for professional development for the successful candidate.
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Main duties of the job
Routine aspects of all adult audiological work within the department including clinics at peripheral sites and domiciliary visiting.
Perform procedures without supervision:
Daily calibration of equipment
Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) on adults and school aged children
Tympanometry
Otoacoustic Emissions (DP and TE)
Fitting and verification of hearing aids in adults, using REM
Troubleshooting issues from adult patients with hearing aids
Aural (re)habilitation including basic tinnitus management
Management of children with glue ear and post grommet insertion follow up, following relevant local pathways
Ability to accurately and appropriately explain results to patients and write clinical report7
Ensure a Person Centred, Family Friendly ethos is followed with all patient interactions
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro St Michael's Hospital in Hayle West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
Job description Job responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit:
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Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc in Audiology or equivalent experience / qualification Registered with HCPC or AHCS BAA/BSA membership
Experience Essential
Substantive experience in a clinical role
Desirable
Experience of school age audiological clinical assessment
Skills Essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Knowledge of BSA recommended procedures Able to pass on knowledge and practical skills to others
Desirable
Up to date with current NHS hearing aids
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address The Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)