Audiologist
Location: Countrywide, Worcester, Kidderminster and Alexandra Hospital
Pay Band: Band 7
Hours: 37.5Hours
Join Our Team at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust!
Are you an experienced Clinical Audiologist with a passion for paediatric care? We are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Senior Clinical Audiologist to join our dynamic Audiology team. In this role, you will provide high-quality diagnostic and rehabilitative audiological services to children and their families, contributing to the improvement of hearing health within our community.
About Us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is committed to providing outstanding, high-quality healthcare services to our local population. We pride ourselves on delivering integrated and accessible care while maintaining a strong focus on patient satisfaction.Our Audiology department plays a crucial role in diagnosing and managing hearing conditions, and we are looking for someone who shares our values and commitment to excellence.
Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Clinical Audiologist - Paediatric, you will be responsible for:
- Clinical Management: Independently manage a diverse caseload of complex paediatric patients, performing advanced diagnostic tests (such as ABR, VNG, and behavioural assessments). Develop and implement tailored treatment plans, ensuring that each child receives the highest standard of care.
- Professional Leadership: Provide expert clinical advice to other team members and healthcare professionals. Support and mentor junior staff, fostering a collaborative and motivating work environment.
- Service Development: Lead service improvements and initiatives in line with best practices and evidence-based guidelines. Work closely with Audiology Managers to understand and respond to service needs.
- Communication and Collaboration: Establish and maintain effective communication with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams, including ENT specialists, speech and language therapists, and educational professionals.
- Clinical Governance: Contribute to the Trust’s clinical governance framework by participating in audits, maintaining high clinical standards, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Who We’re Looking For
We seek a motivated and compassionate Audiologist with:
- A relevant degree in Audiology and registration with a professional body (e.g., HCPC).
- Extensive experience in paediatric audiology, including complex cases and rehabilitation.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds.
- A commitment to continuous professional development and staying up-to-date with advancements in the field.
- Relevant Qualifications
- Registration with the relevant Registration Body if applicable.
The benefits we can offer you in return:
- Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
- Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
- Blue Light Card - NHS Discount Provider
- First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
- Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
- Working options to suit your lifestyle- being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
- Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP’s own academy.
- Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
- Being part of the NHSP Community means you’ll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.
Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community.Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.