Audiologist

Job description

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.

Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.

We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Southend Audiology Department as an Audiologist on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The service offers a wide range of adult and paediatric diagnostic and (re)habilitative approaches.

You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of hearing aid technologies, using international, national and local evidence-based best practice approaches. You will also be involved in a range of diagnostic procedures, working closely alongside the ENT team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join a UKAS IQIPS-accredited service and gain valuable experience within a busy and supportive department.

The department is highly supportive and actively delivers preceptorship programmes for newly qualified staff, making this an ideal opportunity for both early-career and experienced Audiologists seeking to broaden their skills and experience during this 12-month appointment.

Main duties of the job

The provision of a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology to adults and school aged children both on the acute hospital site and at peripheral clinics without supervision which will include:

• Hearing assessments for adults and older children
• Forming Individual Management Plans
• Hearing aids fitting, impressions and repairs
• A detailed job description can be downloaded alongside this advert.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting Audiologist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSc / MSc Audiology
• HCPC/AHCA registered

Desirable criteria

• Membership of a Professional Group (BAA/BSA etc)
• NHS Experience

Communication Skills

Essential criteria

• Excellent written communication demonstrated throughout application form

Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good understanding of technical process
• Good understanding of hearing aid types and application

Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.

Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.

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