Audiologist
Job overview
Could this be you? We are looking for an Audiologist with excellent organisational and communication skills to join our vibrant and friendly department, based in modern and well-equipped facilities in the beautiful city of Bath.
We provide a comprehensive range of routine and specialist clinics including:
- Diagnostic hearing assessment
- Hearing aid fittings and follow-ups
- Paediatric hearing assessment and hearing fitting
- Diagnostic support for ENT
- Domiciliary appointments
- Vestibular assessment and rehabilitation
We also provide community clinics at a number of sites across Wiltshire and Somerset.
You will be a key member within our team in helping to deliver high quality, patient-centred care and the role will be varied.
Main duties of the job
You will be an invaluable member of our team and help support clinics providing hearing assessments, rehabilitation and hearing aid services at the RUH. You will also work at community sites, and carry out home visits.
The position involves frontline patient contact and therefore highly-developed interpersonal skills are necessary. The role is varied and has scope for development. We invest in further training and will seek to facilitate opportunities for motivated individuals.
You will be expected to:
- Carry out a range of routine clinical tasks within predefined limits and to departmental guidelines
- Perform clerical and administrative duties within the department including electronic stock control
- Recognise problems beyond your own area of knowledge and expertise and refer onwards or seek advice as required
- Undertake follow-up clinics in accordance with department protocol referring onwards as necessary
- Travel to community clinics and patients' homes
- Demonstrate own duties to others
- Assist in the overall, smooth running of day to day operational functions
- Assist in ensuring the Patient Administration System is regularly updated, reflecting the current waiting list, patient status and medical management of those on the system
Working for our organisation
At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone’s contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks – celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We’ve even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we’re providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person specification
Qualifications
Desirable criteria- UK Driving Licence
- Own vehicle
Qualifications
Essential criteria- BSc in Audiology or BTEC National Certificate in MPPM BAAT Parts 1 & 2
- Member of British Academy of Audiology and/or British Society of Audiology
Knowledge
Essential criteria- Experience of hearing assessment and hearing aid fitting using real ear measurements
- Knowledge of NHS service provision and pathways
Experience
Desirable criteria- Experience of AuditBase, Genie, Target and OTOsuite