About this role
Job summary
Do you like ice-cream and seaside rock, 180 degree skies and beautiful golden beaches then it may be time to consider a move to join our welcoming Audiology Team on the "Sunrise Coast". We are a friendly department currently enjoying low wait times for all aspects of our service; we receive excellent feedback from our both our patients and staff Friends and Family Tests.
You will join us at an exciting time as we extend our Audiology service into the newly built, on-site, Community Diagnostic Centre where we will provide adult, paediatric and tinnitus assessment pathways. We are also involved with the planning of our new hospital due to open in 2031/32.
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. You will hold a BSc (Audiology) or nationally recognised qualification in Audiology and have appropriate post qualification experience in an NHS Audiology Service. You will be registered with the AHCS/HCPC or working towards registration.
Main duties of the job
Although based in the Audiology department, you will also work in the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) undertaking the diagnostic assessment of patients referred on Paediatric, Adult and Tinnitus pathways. The post also includes undertaking audio/vestibular rehabilitation on all patient groups at the main Audiology site.
You will be actively engaged in the UKAS IQIPS accreditation process for the CDC and main Audiology department. You will also take part in the quality assurance, audit and peer review .
The post is full time, but there is the opportunity to work flexible hours within a 4/5 day week or 9 day fortnight.
About us
We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.
The locality is an area of outstanding natural beauty with both the Norfolk Broads and the picturesque coastline being within easy reach. It also offers great leisure facilities and the vibrant, historic city of Norwich is only a short drive away. London is just over 90 minutes away by train from Norwich
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and personal specification which includes the main responsibilities and duties of this post
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications Essential
BSc in Audiology or equivalent audiological or graduate qualification Registered with the AHCS, HCPC or eligible/working towards registration
Knowledge & Experience Essential
Appropriate NHS in-service training in audiology Competent in all aspects of routine audiology Experience of working within an NHS audiology department Experience of working in an extended role/higher level
Desirable
Experience of paediatric testing Experience of complex adult testing Experience of tinnitus work Experience of vestibular testing
Skills & Knowledge Essential
Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written & oral) with an approachable & personable manner Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload, accurately follow instructions, work on own initiative when required and keep accurate timely patient notes Good dexterity, fine motor skills and hand-eye co-ordination
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 James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Lowestoft Road, Gorleston
Great Yarmouth
NR31 6LA
Employer's website https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)