Senior Audiologist | East Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Audiologist | East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the East Kent Surgical Acute Audiology Service for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Audiologist. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

This post is based primarily at Kent and Canterbury Hospital with opportunities to work as part of a friendly, dynamic, and forward‑thinking Audiology team across East Kent. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is the largest local AQP provider of Audiology services, supporting local GPSI ENT services and working closely with new and returning ENT Otology Consultants. Together, we are committed to the continued development of high‑quality diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services for our patients.

Applicants should hold a BAAT/BTEC National Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) or a BSc/MSc in Healthcare Science (Audiology) or an equivalent qualification. Candidates must also demonstrate relevant NHS audiology experience appropriate to their level of qualification.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive service during a period of growth and clinical development.

We are seeking a motivated and suitably qualified Audiologist with relevant clinical experience to join our friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive audiology service, providing a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative care.

This role offers the opportunity to utilise and further develop a broad range of clinical skills, including vestibular and tinnitus assessment and rehabilitation, paediatric and adult diagnostic audiology, hearing aid fitting, GP direct referral pathways, complex diagnostic investigations, and Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) diagnostics.

We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'.

It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.

Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.

To competently carry out the following clinical duties, procedures and policies with indirect on-site supervision, in accordance within local and national professional standards policies and procedures:

• To carry out Professional National and Local Audiology and Trust Policies, Protocols, Pathways and Procedures in all work-related employment across the Trust ensuring all professional standards are maintained and will apply for advice and guidance from senior staff and the Audiology Service Manager as necessary
• To maintain personal, professional status by ensuring that it meets the requirements in accordance with MHAS/MCHAS, BAA, BSA, HCPC and AHCS/ACHS
• Perform, assess, interpret and report on a comprehensive range of testing activities related to disorders of hearing, including advanced techniques, working with adults and children and working as part of a team with younger children and complex patients
• Provide a range of diagnostic and rehabilitation Acute Audiology Services for all ages of patient while supporting the development and maintenance of our family‑friendly and user‑friendly service
• To carry out audiological duties, procedures and policies in accordance with BSA, BAA and ACHS, and within the confines of the Trust’s policies and procedures
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