Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Audiology Service at Oxford University Hospitals as an Assistant Audiologist. This role supports the delivery of hearing assessment and rehabilitation services for adults, children, and users of auditory implants. This is an excellent starting point for entry into the profession of Audiology which is a healthcare science discipline. Applications are invited from those with and without Audiology experience as full training will be provided.
Main duties of the job
You will be working as part of a close-knit team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of clinics. Responsibilities include stock management and equipment maintenance, as well as some patient-facing activity (both in person and by telephone), working under supervision.
You will be a self-starter with excellent organisational and communication skills and a passion for helping people. A flexible approach to work is essential and you will be a team player.
You will be encouraged to take advantage of training and development opportunities available within the department and Trust. The opportunity to undertake a 4-year degree apprenticeship leading to registration as an Audiologist with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS), may be available for the interested and appropriately qualified candidate.
About us
OUH is one of the UK's largest teaching hospital trusts. We provide a comprehensive adult audiology service including the fitting of routine and non-routine hearing aids, complex diagnostics, balance assessment, and hearing therapy. The adult audiology service sits alongside a busy paediatric audiology service which sees babies referred from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme as well as preschool and older children. We also have an Auditory Implant Programme which includes cochlear implants and Bone Anchored Hearing Aids.
You would be joining a large team comprising Audiologists, Assistant Audiologists, Clinical Scientists, and administrative colleagues. We are actively involved in training and have colleagues on degree apprenticeship, PTP, and STP programmes, with all staff having regular CPD opportunities.
You will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and may be required to travel to our clinic at the Horton Hospital in Banbury and other clinics across Oxfordshire.
The department offers flexible working arrangements. This is a full-time position. Candidates interested in a part-time contract are encouraged to get in touch and/or apply.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
You are encouraged to get in touch for an informal discussion of the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Five or more GCSE's including English and Maths (Grade C or above) or equivalent qualifications
* 2 A levels at grade C or above
* IT Qualifications
* EPR trained (training available)
* NVQ3 level 3 or equivalent
Experience and skills
* Experience working with the public
* Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including telephone use
* Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package
* Willingness to develop additional computer technology skills
* Evidence of problem-solving skills
* An understanding of the Trust's Elective Access Policy
* NHS experience or relevant experience of the Audiology service
Aptitude and abilities
* Excellent organisational ability
* Able to prioritise tasks
* Able to work both independently and as a member of a team
Interpersonal and communication skills
* Good level of literacy and numeracy
* Confident telephone user, able to modify communication style as necessary
* Detail-focused
* Hard working with ability to work to deadlines
* Positive, enthusiastic attitude
* Behaviours aligned to the Trust values.
* Experience working with individuals with hearing difficulty
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.
Employer name
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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