About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Audiologist to join our dedicated team, providing high-quality assessment and rehabilitation services for adults.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about patient-centred care and eager to contribute to service development.
We're looking for someone who is:
Patient-focused with strong communication and interpersonal skillsConfident in delivering adult audiology assessment and rehabilitation Keen to support others through training, mentorship and shared learning Organised, proactive and able to take ownership of project work Enthusiastic about shaping and improving Audiology service Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
Provide standard audiological assessment and rehabilitation for adults, delivering high-quality clinical care across the Audiology service. Support, train and mentor junior members of staff, helping to develop skills, confidence and clinical excellence within the team. Lead specific tasks or projects within your area of expertise, contributing your specialist knowledge to enhance service quality. Take an active role in service development, identifying opportunities to improve pathways, processes and patient experience.
About us
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Job description Job responsibilities
For a detailed list of tasks and responsibilities please refer to the job description/person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc in Audiology, BAAT Parts 1 & 2, or equivalent
Desirable
MSc in Audiology/Healthcare Science
Experience Essential
Adult hearing assessment
Desirable
oUse of Auditbase patient management system
Knowledge Essential
Advanced knowledge of audiological techniques
Desirable
Competency in hearing aid fitting and real ear measurements
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 Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address Frimley Park Hospital
Brook Avenue
Frimley
GU16 7UJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.fhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)