Audiologist

As a qualified Audiologist you will be responsible in providing a high quality Audiology service to our population.

Maintain a high quality diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology service to our Adult population. Support ENT Clinics by providing diagnostic procedures.

This post is open to newly qualified applicants but applicants with less than 12 months experience will be required to undertake a preceptorship period. This maybe paid on Band 4 pay scale until competency assessments have been passed.

• Undertake patient consultation to include history taking and devising appropriate assessment strategies, integration, interpretation and reporting of test results to patients/referring professionals and development of suitable care plans to meet individuals needs.
• Carry out earmould impressions, using appropriate techniques.
• Select and fit appropriate hearing aids using Real Ear Measurements.
• Evaluate hearing aid provision using outcome measures.
• Provide Audiological support to community based services, as required.

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWB) serves Birmingham and the Black Country - one of the country's most culturally diverse areas. It's a friendly and welcoming place - a place where you can belong, and a place where you can grow.

We care for our patients, we care about our population, and we care about our people.

Our values - Ambition, Respect and Compassion - are at the heart of who we are. They guide us every step of the way; how we work with each other, and how we look after our patients and their families; how we respect and value the rich diversity of our team and our community.

Our Trust has always aspired to be more than a hospital, more than a healthcare provider. Our purpose is to "Improve the Life Chances and Health Outcomes of our Population." It is what inspires, drives, and unites us every day. It's what makes us unique.

We want working at SWB to feel like more than just a job. We want our Trust to be a place where you can feel you belong. A place where you feel happy, safe, and rewarded. A place where you can develop your career in whatever way you choose.

When we say we're 'with you all the way' we want you to know that we mean it.

Visit the SWB website to find out more about our ambitions and people plans.

**** Please see attached the full Job Description and Person Spec for further details on what this role will entails****

• BSc in Audiology or other relevant qualification
• AHCS/HCPC Registration
• Recognised Tinnitus
• Management course
• Assessor award

• Appropriate training in Audiology
• Working with the public
• Working in the NHS

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.