Main area Audiology Grade Band 7 Contract Fixed term: 12 months (Up to 12 months. Secondment opportunity also available) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 419-6877704-SSA-S
Site York Town York Salary £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 07/01/2025 23:59
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Our Values
* We are KIND
* We are OPEN
* We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
Job overview
We have an opportunity for maternity cover for a Band 7 Highly Specialised Audiologist at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals.
The role will involve:
* Providing an expert clinical audiological, diagnostic and rehabilitation service for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus, hypercusis, and balance disorders.
* Paediatric assessments including evoked potentials.
* Communication of more complex information with respect to rehabilitation for children and their families who present with obscure auditory symptoms related to their hearing problems, which are more complex or non-specific.
* Communication of more complex information with respect to rehabilitation for adults who present with obscure auditory symptoms related to their hearing problems, which are more complex or non-specific.
Main duties of the job
Auditory Rehabilitation
* Assess the general auditory (re)habilitative needs of hearing-impaired adults and children with respect to their audiological status, communication skills and social needs.
* Formulate appropriate management strategies for adults and children based on this information, including advising patients on communication strategies, hearing aids (including appropriate referral to the cochlea implant clinic), assistive listening devices, providing lip reading and auditory training where appropriate.
* Undertake aural impressions for all age groups working within national and Departmental protocols.
* Assess the benefit derived from hearing aids using subjective and objective measures including information methods, appropriate questionnaires, and insertion gain measurements.
* Provide ongoing assessment and maintenance for both child and adult hearing-impaired patients.
Diagnostic Audiological Assessment
* Perform pure tone, impedance, and speech audiometry testing, advising patients and referring clinicians on management plans based on information obtained from these as appropriate.
* Perform more advanced test procedures.
* Recommend further investigations as required, either referring to the appropriate member of staff or carrying out the procedures if appropriately trained.
* Maintain practical knowledge of other forms of Audiological testing (steady state and distortion products).
Working for our organisation
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
* Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
* 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
* A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully.
* A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
* Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
* NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
* An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
* Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc in Audiology (or equivalent).
* A minimum of three years’ experience as a Band 6 Audiologist.
Experience
* Experience of using a computerised patient management system.
* Evidence of continuing professional development.
* Knowledge of tinnitus and complex audiometry.
* Experience of working with adult audiology patients.
* Experience of supervising and training students.
* Knowledge of and experience of auditbase.
Skills
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check if it is required for the role. The cost will be deducted from your salary either in 1 payment or over a six month period once you start employment. By applying you are agreeing to this undertaking. If you are successful you will be asked to confirm if you wish to pay in one amount or in instalments. The charges are currently £27.38 for a standard check and £55.38 for an enhanced check. The level of check will be determined by the post you are applying for.
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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