Main area Audiology Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Compressed hour 0800-1800 4 days per week) Job ref 279-7016869-APR25
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Worthing Hospital Audiology Department Town Worthing Salary £29,970 - £36,483 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 16/04/2025 23:59
Audiologist
Band 5
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
This role is for an Audiologist to work within the UHS-West Audiology department to provide both adult rehabilitation and ENT support. We offer a service for adults with complex needs. Patients meeting AQP criteria are supported by alternative providers. Our work with ENT might typically involve support of specialist otology clinics and paediatric clinics. This role will be supported by a team of colleagues and a clear management and training structure.
Main duties of the job
* To provide sensitive advice to patients regarding their auditory status having been referred for consultation by other health professionals including primary care workers, medical consultants, community practitioners and Audiology staff. Such advice is delivered within an emotive atmosphere. To develop and advise on interventions and (re)habilitation programmes based upon autonomous clinical opinion, which may involve referral onwards to relevant intervention programmes.
* To provide theoretical and clinical knowledge to a range of practitioners. To present summary data to the department at clinical audit meetings.
* Responsible for working within the adult team to deliver the clinical direction to the service, within the boundaries set by the service leads. Some of this clinical work may include lone working at off sites.
* To be aware of the referral-to-treatment position of the adult service and ensure that the leads of the service are appraised of threats to breaching.
* Contribute to the efficiencies of device utilisation and patient benefit outcomes, as well as awareness of DNA rates for the adult service.
* Conduct daily stage A calibration checks on all equipment to be included within clinical tasks for the day. To report immediately to head of service, and in daily safety huddle, any calibration failures and to repair/make safe the affected equipment to ensure that it is not used with patients until remedial action has been successfully implemented.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc in science subject or MSc training in Audiology
* CACDP stage 2 BSL
Experience
* Theoretical and practical knowledge of adult Audiological assessment and (re)habilitation
* Minimum 1 year’s experience in Adult Rehabilitation
Skills
* Able to select optimal hearing aid and programming algorithm for clinical condition
* Ability to use complex software inherent to hearing aid programming and patient data collection
* Knowledge of Auditbase
* Knowledge of Aurical software
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the manager's discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
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