Audiologist

Job summary

AUDIOLOGIST - Band 5

37.5 hrs per week

The Audiology Department at the James Paget University Hospital offers a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative service for both adults and children. We provide a Hearing Therapy service, balance service, support to ENT and hospital based NHSP. We are an established training site and encourage continuing professional development. We also participate in National research programs. Our department offers excellent facilities and a positive working environment. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we expand our service into the local Community Diagnostic Centre and are involved with the planning the new hospital which is due to open early in the 2030s .

Main duties of the job

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. Your duties will be mainly adult diagnostic and rehabilitation and support for ENT which will include some Paediatric testing. You will also be expected to contribute the training of apprentices and junior staff. You will hold a BSc in Audiology or nationally recognised qualification in Audiology. You will be state registered or working towards registration. Applications from newly qualified Audiologists would be welcome as full support will be given.

About us

Set near the golden beaches of the Norfolk coast, close to the beauty of the Norfolk Broads and not far from the vibrant, historic city of Norwich lies the James Paget University Hospital which has an opportunity for a Band 5 Audiologist that could be just right for you. We are an inclusive, supportive team with the ethos of the "patient comes first".

This may not be an area of the country that you have considered working in but we can assure you that you would receive a warm welcome. We pride ourselves in offering patient centred care and as such receive excellent feedback from our both our patient and staff Friends and Family Tests.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Audiology or equivalent

Desirable

• Member of BAA/BSA
• Registered with the RCCP and/or the HCPC

Skills

Essential

• Remains updated with professional practice
• Evidence of undertaking routine audiology

Desirable

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload,

Experience

Essential

• Appropriate in service training in Audiology
• Knowledge/involvement of working within an NHS audiology department

Desirable

• Experience in using Patient Management System (AB)
• Evidence of additional audiological training/CPD portfolio