About this role
Job summary
Audiologist
Division: Surgery and Anaesthetics
Care Group: Surgical Services
Band: NHS AfC Band 5
Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 per annum/ pro rata
We are looking for an Audiologist to join our Team at Medway NHS Foundation Trust. Providing high quality care for our adult service users.
As an early-career clinician, the Band 5 Audiologist is expected to continue developing their clinical skills, participate in service improvement activities, and uphold professional and organisational standards to support safe and effective service delivery.
The postholder will carry out routine hearing assessments, support hearing aid fittings and follow-up care, and contribute to the management of patients with hearing and balance difficulties.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
To develop Skills and competencies within the field of Audiology. To perform Clinical and Physiological tests. To record test results and to provide factual reports
Assist senior staff and ENT
Travel to all hospitals cover by this trust - Sheppey General Hospital, Sittingbourne Community Hospital, Gravesend Community Hospital and Darent Valley Hospital To rehabilitate adult patients by the use of hearing aid.
About us
Our Vision and Values
All staff must commit to our Vision and Values and exhibit behaviours in line with our new Values.
Bold We are inspiring and ambitious
Every Person Counts We are respectful and supportive
Sharing and Open We are open and speak up
Together We are inclusive and responsible
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical and operational responsibilities
Carrying out diagnostic hearing tests on adults and assist with children 3 years and over .
Rehabilitation of the hard of hearing using digital hearing aids Real Ear Measurement (MHAS) Recording test results and accurate record keeping To support the department in audits and data collection To assist with the provision of BAHAs Assist with vestibular testing / ABRs Rehabilitation of the hard of hearing with digital hearing aids using MHAS protocols Take aural impressions for individual ear moulds Keep knowledge updated in the latest developments in this field Work to BSA professional guidelines Other duties chief audiologist / senior staff request
Policy, Service, Organisational and Professional Responsibilities Patients are treated with dignity and respect at all times Provide help and advice to patients. Develop care plans for patients. Support any research projects undertaken by the department Assist with any students training within the department Trust policies are understood and adhered to Technical knowledge and modern practice is updated Prioritise and manage own workload Provides audits to improve patient services Ensures that all equipment is kept in good working order and within calibration date Adhere to National, professional and Trust health and safety regulation General Carry out Risk assessments as appropriate Deal with patients who become ill whilst attending the department with the support of other staff or the medical emergency team
Key Working Relationships
Internal
External
ENT Department
Out Patients
Transport
Patients, relatives and carers, clinicians, nursing staff, matron, ward managers, general manager, service manager, AHP colleagues.
Social Services, Sensory Teams, RNID, British Tinnitus Association, Representatives from equipment and Hearing Aid companies, Community Health, Health centres, Outreach clinics.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc in Audiology or BAAT part 1 and 2 or CAC
Knowledge Essential
Good manner in dealing with the public Good communication skills in dealing with other professionals Able to work under pressure Flexible approach to working environment and to working hours Excellent organisational abilities Tidy approach to your workplace and equipment
Experience Essential
To have worked in an Audiology environment in the NHS Demonstrate ability to work in a team Able to work on own initiative
Skills Essential
Excellent communication skills Good computer skills Able to relate to a diverse population Ability to process information effectively Demonstrate an aptitude for analytical skills
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 Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Address Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Windmill Road
Gillingham
ME7 5NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)