About this role
Job summary
AUDIOLOGIST - Band 5
37.5 hrs per week
The Audiology Department at the James Paget University Hospital offers a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative service for both adults and children. We provide a Hearing Therapy service, balance service, support to ENT and hospital based NHSP. We are an established training site and encourage continuing professional development. We also participate in National research programs. Our department offers excellent facilities and a positive working environment. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we expand our service into the local Community Diagnostic Centre and are involved with the planning the new hospital which is due to open early in the 2030s .
Main duties of the job
We are searching for a forward-looking and enthusiastic person to join us. You will be expected to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team and, as such, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Your duties will be mainly adult diagnostic and rehabilitation and support for ENT which will include some Paediatric testing. You will also be expected to contribute the training of apprentices and junior staff. You will hold a BSc in Audiology or nationally recognised qualification in Audiology. You will be state registered or working towards registration. Applications from newly qualified Audiologists would be welcome as full support will be given.
About us
Set near the golden beaches of the Norfolk coast, close to the beauty of the Norfolk Broads and not far from the vibrant, historic city of Norwich lies the James Paget University Hospital which has an opportunity for a Band 5 Audiologist that could be just right for you. We are an inclusive, supportive team with the ethos of the "patient comes first".
This may not be an area of the country that you have considered working in but we can assure you that you would receive a warm welcome. We pride ourselves in offering patient centred care and as such receive excellent feedback from our both our patient and staff Friends and Family Tests.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc in Audiology or equivalent
Desirable
Member of BAA/BSA Registered with the RCCP and/or the HCPC
Skills Essential
Remains updated with professional practice Evidence of undertaking routine audiology
Desirable
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload,
Experience Essential
Appropriate in service training in Audiology Knowledge/involvement of working within an NHS audiology department
Desirable
Experience in using Patient Management System (AB) Evidence of additional audiological training/CPD portfolio
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.
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 James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Audiology, James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Lowestoft Road
Gorleston
NR31 6LA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)