Audiologist

We are looking for an enthusiastic Audiologist to join our friendly team.

In this role, the successful candidate will perform all aspects of Band 5 work with the Adult and Paediatric audiology service.

This will include appropriate assessment, treatment and managing directly referred patients, providing aural (re) habilitation and care for hearing aid users and those with associated audiological conditions i.e. tinnitus. You will also provide audiology support to ENT. You will also lead unaided school age clinics, following local protocols such as the OME pathway.

We are a friendly and supportive department who invest in training our team. We offer training opportunities including apprenticeships and the Scientific Training Programme (STP) in audiology. There may be scope for professional development for the successful candidate.

This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.

This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

• Routine aspects of all adult audiological work within the department including clinics at peripheral sites and domiciliary visiting.
• Perform procedures without supervision:
• Daily calibration of equipment
• Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA) on adults and school aged children
• Tympanometry
• Otoacoustic Emissions (DP and TE)
• Fitting and verification of hearing aids in adults, using REM
• Troubleshooting issues from adult patients with hearing aids
• Aural (re) habilitation including basic tinnitus management
• Management of children with glue ear and post grommet insertion follow up, following relevant local pathways
• Ability to accurately and appropriately explain results to patients and write clinical report7
• Ensure a Person Centred, Family Friendly ethos is followed with all patient interactions

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:

• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael's Hospital in Hayle

As a teaching hospital, we're proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We're committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home.

We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future. The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non‑clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.

We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that's safe, kind and high‑quality. We are RCHT.

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• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

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