Job summary Act as team leader for the efficient clinical delivery and development of the Adult Audiology Service comprising routine and complex adult rehabilitation, tinnitus and potentially in the future, a vestibular service. Deputise for the Head of Adult Audiology in their absence. As required, work in with the Paediatric Department, for those who would like to maintain an interest in Paediatrics, this is very possible in our department as we work closely together. Main duties of the job To provide an effective Adult Audiology service to PAH Trust, within departmental protocols. To communicate effectively with patients, relatives, peers, clinicians, and other staff throughout the organisation To maintain the principles of patient confidentiality at all times To work as part of a team To work with minimal supervision. To support and supervise student Audiologists To work towards IQIPS accreditation To plan and prioritise own workload To work flexibly to cover evening and weekend sessions withincontracted hours To be pro-active in own self-development and maintain record of CPD To use computerised and manual methods to update patient records for each examination To take an active role in the implementation of IT and Audiology projects, such as the implementation of AlexHealth / CERNER and manage existing PMS, Auditbase. To participate in departmental QA and Audit programmes. About us Our Organisation The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) provides a full range of general acute, outpatient and diagnostic services at The Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford, and St Margaret's Hospital in Epping. We employ 3,500 staff and serve a local population of around 350,000 people living in west Essex and east Hertfordshire, centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping. Our extended catchment area incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire. Our Values The Princess Alexandra Promise to our patients as identified by our 3 values which will contribute to improving our patient experiences: Patient at heart - Always holding the patient and their wellbeing at the centre of our thoughts and efforts Everyday excellence - Sharing and celebrating our successes, being honest when we get it wrong, giving us the ability to learn from both Creative collaboration - Knowing strength comes from diversity, we combine our experiences, skills and talents, working together to find new and better ways to care The Trust believes in investing in all our staff and rewarding high standards of care whilst building for excellence and in return we expect our staff to uphold the Trust values to the highest level. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum plus 5% high cost area supplement Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 292-7020121-CCS Job locations St. Margaret's Audiology / Herts and Essex Hospital / The Princess Alexandra Hospital The Plain Epping CM16 6TN Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification, available to download at any time. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc or equivalent in Audiology Experience of teaching in the NHS Specialism in at least 1 area of Advanced Audiology (Electrophys, Vestib, Tx, Paeds) Desirable MSc or Doctorate level qualifications Line management experience Research experience Qualifications Essential BSc in Audiology Experience Essential Experience of teaching in the NHS Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc or equivalent in Audiology Experience of teaching in the NHS Specialism in at least 1 area of Advanced Audiology (Electrophys, Vestib, Tx, Paeds) Desirable MSc or Doctorate level qualifications Line management experience Research experience Qualifications Essential BSc in Audiology Experience Essential Experience of teaching in the NHS 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 The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust Address St. Margaret's Audiology / Herts and Essex Hospital / The Princess Alexandra Hospital The Plain Epping CM16 6TN Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)