About this role
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen to join our award winning team. Our goal is to find an enthusiastic Audiologist to complement our friendly, dynamic, forward-thinking multi-disciplinary team. We offer a full range of adult and paediatric audiology, including newborn screening, implantable devices, balance, tinnitus, hearing therapy and have an integrated, specialist ear care Nursing team. Duties will primarily include the assessment and rehabilitation of adults and may include assessment of older children dependent upon experience. The role offers the opportunity to build on experience with opportunities to receive further training within specialist areas. The main duties are to provide direct Patient care for adult audiology Patients. The post holder will work autonomously, performing routine assessments and be able to undertake routine aspects of rehabilitative audiology including REMs to ensure quality of hearing aid fitting. The post holder shall understand the needs of the role being to communicate in a sensitive, caring and clear way and working under pressure working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be asked to support colleagues. The post holder should practice in a caring, family friendly and holistic manner, helping to produce individualised management plans. The ideal candidate will be friendly, approachable, have excellent communication skills, contribute to service development and be willing to support the leadership team.
Main duties of the job
Dependent upon experience, the main duties of the successful Audiologist is to provide excellent direct audiology Patient care for adult populations. The post holder will work autonomously and perform routine audiological assessments and be competent in routine provision of rehabilitative audiology. The post holder shall understand that communicating with service users in a sensitive and clear way and working under pressure along with being able to work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team will be part of the role. The post holder will be asked to work supporting colleagues and may include student mentorship. The post holder should practice in a caring and holistic manner, helping to produce individualised management plans. The ideal candidate will be friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude to service development and be willing to support the leadership team. They will strive to continue providing a family-friendly service.
About us
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham
As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported
But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making
All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence
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All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Good IT skills Demonstrate a willingness to develop and learn new skills Awareness of Health and Safety requirements Good interpersonal, communication and organisational skills Demonstrates an ability to prioritise own workload and is able to work independently Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to produce timely, accurate written/electronic records Ability to be flexible in working hours including working weekends
Experience Essential
Experience of Adult rehab/hearing aid fitting Experience of routine Audiological testing Experience of working independently, with the public and in a team
Desirable
Experience of working in a hospital environment Experience with SystmOne Experience with NOAH
Qualifications Essential
Qualification: BSc in Audiology or equivalent
Pin Essential
Please enter AHCS or HCPC pin
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 The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Address Rotherham Community Health Centre
Greasbrough Road
Rotherham
S60 1RY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)