About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Audiologist to join our team as a Band 5 Audiologist.
As part of the Audiology Team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the post holder will be responsible for assessment and rehabilitation of patients attending for hearing assessment. Audiology runs specialist clinics and there will be opportunities to work alongside staff working with Tinnitus, Vestibular and Hearing Implant patients.
As a clinician contributing to the provision of patients with complex hearing needs, you will have the opportunity to work autonomously with a wide variety of patients and develop your career in partnership with clinical experts in the field of Audiology.
The successful candidate will possess a BSc/PTP qualification, or equivalent, and will be registered with RCCP or HCPC. We are keen to partner with compassionate and motivated candidates, who can demonstrate their ability to adapt in modern healthcare systems. In return you will become part of our world class hospital working in partnership with recognised leaders and experts within the field. Our department offers staff unique opportunities for research, development and progression and University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust are looking for high calibre individuals with a desire to work as part of our team and develop their career.
For queries, please contact Jennifer Parker-George (Clinical Lead -- Audiology), [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work autonomously to assess, manage, and support patients presenting with hearing difficulties. Responsibilities include the diagnostic assessment and rehabilitation of patients with complex hearing needs, fitting hearing aids where appropriate, and supporting patients in shared decision-making about their hearing care. The role also involves providing follow-up care for existing patients, including hearing aid and implantable device repairs.
The post holder will contribute to service development, quality assurance, continuous improvement and innovation within the department. They must adhere to policies, procedures, and professional codes of conduct, and will be supported in completing any work-based training relevant to the role.
Audiology offers a range of specialist clinics, and there will be opportunities to work alongside colleagues in Tinnitus, Vestibular, and Hearing Implant services.
The post holder will deliver holistic, compassionate, and inclusive care that respects individual choice and diversity. They will work collaboratively with other health and social care professionals, students, trainees, service users, carers, families, and external agencies.
About us
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.
Job description Job responsibilities *Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
*BSc/PTP in Audiology (or equivalent) *Registered with RCCP/HCPC/AHCS/HAD
Desirable
*Membership of professional body (BAA or BSA)
Experience Essential
*Training period must include a significant period of supervised clinical audiology training *Experience of working with patients with hearing difficulties *Knowledge of methods used to evaluate hearing, balance and tinnitus *Experience of hearing aid fittings and knowledge of current technology and application, including verification techniques *Understanding of the issues surrounding hearing impairment and impact on quality of life *Knowledge of hearing pathologies and otoscopic examination and interpretation *Knowledge of national Audiological guidance
Desirable
*Awareness of IQIPS
Additional Criteria Essential
*Ability to undertake routine evaluation and rehabilitation without supervision, and create treatment plans based on information received *Ability to programme and evaluate hearing aid fittings *Ability to counsel patients regarding a range of treatment options, taking into account the needs of the patient *Good manual dexterity *Good organisational skills *Ability to explain patients hearing pathologies in a sensitive and clear way *Good communication skills -- verbal and written *Good IT skills *Effective team worker, working in collaboration with others *Good time management. *Able to work alone as well as in a team. *Ability to be mobile, if required, operating across UHB sites.
Desirable
*Knowledge of Auditbase
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.
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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 University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)