Senior Specialist Audiologist

We have an opportunity for a Band 7 Specialised Audiologist at Harrogate Hospital. The role will involve:

• Providing an expert clinical audiological, diagnostic and rehabilitation service for adults with hearing loss, tinnitus and hyperacusis.
• 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., Auditory Rehabilitation
• Assess the general auditory (re) habilitative needs of hearing‑impaired adults with respect to their audiological status, communication skills and social needs.
• Formulate appropriate management strategies for adults based on this information, including advising patients on communication strategies, hearing aids (including appropriate referral to the cochlea implant clinic), assistive listening devises, providing lip reading and auditory training where appropriate.
• Undertake aural impressions for adults 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 adult hearing‑impaired patients.
• Provide tinnitus support (training will be provided if needed).

• 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).

• 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. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• 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.