Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Audiologist to join our dedicated team at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital on an 18 month, fixed term, 37.5 hour contract.
The successful candidate will possess a BSc Audiology qualification, or equivalent, and will be registered with AHCS or HCPC. We are keen to partner with compassionate and motivated candidates, who can demonstrate their ability to adapt in modern healthcare systems. 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. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and driving service improvement, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Main Duties, Tasks & Skills Required
As part of the Audiology Team at Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, you 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. You will be required to work autonomously, undertaking a full range of clinical duties without direct supervision. This includes undertaking a full range of adult audiological assessments, including highly complex cases. Comprehensive history taking, assessment of impact and expectations, and the use of diagnostic tests such as pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, and acoustic reflex measurements. Analyse and interpret results from a range of complex audiological assessments and determine appropriate clinical actions, including the need for medical referral, treatment options, or discharge. This will include sensitively communicating diagnoses, including permanent hearing loss, to patients. Fit and programme digital hearing aids using real ear probe microphone measurements where appropriate, ensuring optimal outcomes. Provide patients with clear instruction on the use, care, and troubleshooting of devices.
You will be expected to cover all UHB sites including: Birmingham Heartlands, Good Hope, Solihull and Queen Elizabeth Hospitals.
For informal discussions please contact Joanne Parsons (Adult Audiology Lead)
Email: Joanne.Parsons@uhb.nhs.uk or Telephone 0121 424 2907
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
Please Note: For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description
Person specification
Qualifications
- BSc Audiology (or equivalent)
- Registration with (RCCP, HCPC, AHCS, HAD)
Desirable
- Membership of BAA, BSA
Experience
Essential
- Training period must include a significant period of supervised clinical training
- Knowledge of methods used to evaluate hearing, balance and tinnitus
- Knowledge of current hearing aid 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
- Knowledge of BSA and BAA Guidelines
- Knowledge of NICE Guidelines for Hearing Aid Assessment and Management
- Awareness of IQIPS
- Knowledge of Auditbase
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
- Able to select, order and take impressions for appropriate types of earmould and modify as required
- Ability to counsel patients regarding a range of treatment options, taking into account the individual’s needs
- Good communication skills — verbal and written
- Good manual dexterity
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to work under pressure (emotional resilience and ability to prioritise and plan work)
- Ability to explain patients hearing pathologies in a sensitive and clear way.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases
- Effective team worker, working in collaboration with others
- Good attendance record
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role. Which may include travel to other sites within the Trust such as Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, Solihull Hospital, Good hope Hospital and QE Hospital.
- Good time management
- Excellent communication skills.
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Oticon and Phonak software
- 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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
UK Professional Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
For Help With Your Application, Contact
Joanne Parsons
Joanne.Parsons@uhb.nhs.uk
01214242907
Pay scheme
Agenda for Change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32073.00 to £39043.00 Yearly
Contract
Fixed Term
Duration
18 Month(s)
Working pattern
Full-Time, Flexible Working
Reference number
304-9017459
Job locations
Heartlands HospitalBordesley Green EBirminghamWest MidlandsB9 5SS
Attachments
Job Description
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