Site: Queen's and King George Hospital (Across sites) Town: Romford
Salary: £42,939 - £50,697 Per annum Inclusive Pro Rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 02/03/2025 23:59
PEOPLE are at the HEART of everything we do
The Audiology Department is looking for a part-time team-focused audiologist with a specialist interest in balance to support the provision of adult audiology services. You will be joining a diverse and friendly team of audiologists, admin, and management, who are all focused on providing the best possible service to our patients.
We are looking for an Audiologist experienced in vestibular testing to include history taking, basic eye assessment, VHIT, VNG, Water &/or Air Calorics, and VEMP. The hours offered would suit clinicians looking to address work/life balance, have a varied working week, or those looking for their next challenge.
We run balance clinics at Queen's Hospital in Romford, with trains to London Liverpool Street taking around 25 minutes. We also provide wax removal, tinnitus, GPDR, and ENT support, which the candidate may be asked to cover as appropriate. All Audiologists are given an area of responsibility and would be supported with necessary training and development.
We strive to provide an excellent service to the patients of the Trust incorporating PRIDE values at all times. If you are an enthusiastic audiologist looking to join a friendly and progressive department who are looking to expand our service and clinical remit, we would welcome your application.
Main duties of the job
Candidate must have a BSc or PTP in Audiology, BAAT part I and II or equivalent, have experience commensurate with the position, and be RCCP or HCPC registered.
To develop skills and competencies within the field of Audiology.
Undertake routine and occasionally complex clinical caseloads in Adult Audiology without supervision. Though mostly concerned with balance testing, this will also include covering ENT clinics, GPDR patients and reassessments, hearing aid fittings with REMs, Follow Ups, and Repairs.
Undertake a range of audiological diagnostic & physiological tests to national, professional, and local protocols. Where the clinical situation or best interests of the patient justify deviations from protocol, or contraindications are found in the case notes and/or medical notes, this should be fully documented in the patient records after seeking guidance on justification if required.
Candidates must demonstrate strong team working skills, good communication skills, and the ability to use their initiative.
To record test results, patient outcomes, and to provide factual reports.
Additional tasks may be assigned once competencies have been satisfied.
Working for our organisation
We provide care for the residents of three diverse London boroughs. Most of our 7,800 permanent staff live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering, and Redbridge, and the majority are from black, Asian, and minority ethnic groups. We also provide healthcare services to people in south-west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.
Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals and we operate from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen’s Hospital in Romford. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London – more than 300,000 people visited our A&Es in 2023.
We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre; Radiotherapy Centre; Hyper Acute Stroke Unit; and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We’re also part of the North East London Cancer Alliance.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.
The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.
Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application, please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.
Applications should be made online; however, queries regarding the application process, assistance with completion of the application form, or if you require any adjustments (for applicants with a disability) please contact Adeyemi Kaka, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5162. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.
Person specification
Education / Qualification
* BSc Audiology
* RCCP and/or HCPC registration
* MSc in Audiology with competency certificate
* BAAT 1 & 2 or equivalent
Experience / Knowledge
* Demonstrable post-graduate clinical experience at an appropriate level in balance assessment and general audiology.
* To have attended relevant post-qualification training courses.
Skills / Abilities
* Experience in fitting Oticon and Signia Hearing Aids
Ensuring people settle in and feel part of our Trust straight away is one of our top priorities. We hold two corporate welcome events each month and, if successful, you will start on one of these days so we can provide you with a seamless and welcoming introduction to our Trust.
We believe that providing the highest quality of care is about having the best people, inspired and supported by the best leaders, and backed by the best training and career development opportunities. Our vision is to provide outstanding healthcare to our community, delivered with pride. It is driven by our PRIDE values and behaviours which were developed together with our staff.
Barking Havering and Redbridge University Hospital NHS Trust is committed to Safeguarding Children and Adults at Risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults is central to the care provided by our Trust and the post holder must be aware of their responsibilities and work in line with our Trust’s Safeguarding Adult and Children Procedures.
All salaries are inclusive of standard allowances e.g., High Cost Area for staff on Agenda for Change contracts.
To create an inclusive and diverse workplace, we will work with you to get the best experience, so that you can provide outstanding care for our local community. We are happy to have an open discussion on part-time hours and flexible working and will consider your requirements if our service is able to accommodate. Please have a discussion with the recruiting manager about your flexibility requirements.
All correspondence regarding this application will be by e-mail; please check as some emails may fall into your junk folder.
Please ensure that the references are from your most recent employer and one of these must be your direct Line Manager or Supervisor. Additionally, ensure that any gaps in your employment history are clearly indicated. Please ensure business/organisation email addresses are provided for all referees.
Barking, Havering, and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust (BHRUT) uses TrustID identification technology to verify essential documents, such as passports and driving licenses. All new employees will be expected to have their original documents verified through TrustID.
We may close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received and to support with streamlining the recruitment process.
Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications that the Trust receives for some posts, it is not possible to reply to every unsuccessful application.
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Trust buildings and grounds became fully Smoke Free on National No Smoking Day 11th March 2015. The Trust expects all staff to promote healthy living and to set good examples in their own behaviour. Those not ready to quit smoking must remain smoke free during working hours, and will not be able to smoke in Trust uniform, in Trust grounds including car parks, while driving on Trust business, or take smoking breaks. Second-hand smoke causes heart and lung disease, and is harmful to young children. However, disposable or rechargeable e-cigarettes (“vaping”) may be used outside hospital buildings.
We are an equal opportunity employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community and welcomes applications from people wishing to job-share, either with or without a partner. Applicants who consider themselves to have a disability (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria. We also operate strict screening procedures for posts with access to vulnerable adults and children.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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