A Vacancy at North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Senior Audiologist/Clinical Scientist. NWAFT Audiology provides a wide range of routine and complex diagnostic and rehabilitation services to adults and children in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough & South Lincolnshire. The post is mainly based at Hinchingbrooke Hospital however they may be some cross site working to meet service needs. The post holder will work in conjunction with the Audiology Service Manager, Clinical Scientists, Senior Audiologists, Audiology Assistants and administration staff. You will be undertaking a range of clinical activities and supervising other staff such as assistant audiologists and students. This role involves being able to perform complex adult audiology, including being able to undertake objective testing (OAES, ERA/ABR), Speech testing, and Vestibular assessments.
The role also involves general departmental administrative duties and service development. The post holder will be expected to have high professional standards.
To support a Vestibular and adult service and potentially including Physiological measurement of hearing in children less than 6 months of age including Hearing aid fitting for infants and young children.
To Perform, interpret and report on routine and complex auditory testing on adults and children
Routine and complex hearing aid selection fitting and rehabilitation including verification of fitting. To assess the patient’s need for hearing aids, based on the assessment and diagnostic test results and select the most appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae in line with national and departmental protocols, but with an understanding of when these cannot be adhered to.
Diagnostic vestibular investigations on patients of all ages.
Vestibular Rehabilitation on suitable patients
Undertakes aural impressions, fitting, and modification of ear moulds
Develop and implement an individual rehabilitation program, based on evaluation of the assessment at assessment appointments, including advising on communication strategies, hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and auditory training, or referral to the appropriate clinician.
Carry out aural rehabilitation on patients with additional disabilities.
Offer tinnitus counselling.
We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff);
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme:
• Flexible working opportunities;
• Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours e.g. night shifts, weekends, bank holidays;
• Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role;
• Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment;
• Access to our in-house physiotherapy service;
• On-site canteens offering subsidised meals;
• Subsidised staff parking (currently free);
• Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles. Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
To support a Vestibular and adult service and potentially including Physiological measurement of hearing in children less than 6 months of age including Hearing aid fitting for infants and young children.
To Perform, interpret and report on routine and complex auditory testing on adults and children
Routine and complex hearing aid selection fitting and rehabilitation including verification of fitting. To assess the patient’s need for hearing aids, based on the assessment and diagnostic test results and select the most appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae in line with national and departmental protocols, but with an understanding of when these cannot be adhered to.
Diagnostic vestibular investigations on patients of all ages.
Vestibular Rehabilitation on suitable patients
Undertakes aural impressions, fitting, and modification of ear moulds
Develop and implement an individual rehabilitation program, based on evaluation of the assessment at assessment appointments, including advising on communication strategies, hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and auditory training, or referral to the appropriate clinician.
Carry out aural rehabilitation on patients with additional disabilities.
Offer tinnitus counselling.
To formulate appropriate management strategies based on this information,
To provide audiological cover for ENT clinics, consisting of basic pure-tone, impedance and tympanometry as required.
Daily interaction with all members of Audiology team, communication as necessary with multi-disciplinary teams.
This advert closes on Sunday 27 Oct 2024