Job summary Applications are invited for a Specialist Audiologist to join our dynamic and progressive Audiology teams. We are looking for experienced applicants, educated to degree level with an audiology qualification. This is a unique opportunity for individuals with a specialist interest in providing hearing assessments and rehabilitation for children of all development ages, from newborn to school leaving age. The successful applicants will join a multidisciplinary team of extended scope Audiologists, Clinical Scientists, Newborn Hearing Screeners, clinical nurse specialists, voice therapists and ENT specialists to provide a full range of specialist-level services to the local population of approximately 360,000. You will be required to travel, therefore a valid driving license and access to a vehicle would be desirable. Location of clinics: Woking/Teddington/Aldershot/Kingston Main duties of the job The department, which is accredited under the Improving Quality in Physiological Measurement Services (IQIPS) programme to provide the full scope of routine and complex paediatric and adult services, is delivered by a team of fourteen highly qualified and experienced Audiology practitioners. The dedicated team provides the highest standards of care and, as an accredited training centre, enjoy strong links with higher education providers and active participation in the South West London Clinical Networks. About us Following several years of close partnership working and shared leadership, in November 2024 Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare (HRCH) and Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust formally joined together and are now called Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust. The Trust has defined its culture as one that is patient centred and which puts safety first and where all staff members take responsibility, are valued and value each other. To support this, our five values are that we are all: Caring - we design and deliver care around each individual patient's needs and wants. Safe - we make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern (safety comes first). Responsible - all staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation. Inspiring - we always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients. Value each other - we all value each other's contribution. Our training, policies, procedures, and practices are all intended to support behaviours in line with our values and all staff are expected to uphold these by Living Our Values Every day. Date posted 29 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £42,939 to £50,697 a year pa pro rata incl HCAS Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 396-NN-6956893-HS-Y Job locations Kingston Hospital Galsworthy Road Kingston KT2 7QB Job description Job responsibilities We encourage you to come and talk to us to understand a bit more about our organisation and what we can offer. Please feel free to contact us for an informal chat about the opportunity. Previous applicants need not apply. Current post holders need not apply Job description Job responsibilities We encourage you to come and talk to us to understand a bit more about our organisation and what we can offer. Please feel free to contact us for an informal chat about the opportunity. Previous applicants need not apply. Current post holders need not apply Person Specification Qualifications Essential Bachelor degree in Audiology or equivalent knowledge base acquired through in-depth service experience Desirable Completion of ERA and Balance course Experience Essential Practical experience undertaking paediatric assessments and hearing aid fitting to adults and children Desirable Practical experience supporting volunteer service Knowledge Essential Ability to organise/coordinate care within community and acute settings Desirable IT and presentation skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential Bachelor degree in Audiology or equivalent knowledge base acquired through in-depth service experience Desirable Completion of ERA and Balance course Experience Essential Practical experience undertaking paediatric assessments and hearing aid fitting to adults and children Desirable Practical experience supporting volunteer service Knowledge Essential Ability to organise/coordinate care within community and acute settings Desirable IT and presentation skills 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust Address Kingston Hospital Galsworthy Road Kingston KT2 7QB Employer's website https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)