The Audiology Department are looking for an energetic, enthusiastic and team focused audiologist to support the provision of adult audiology services. You will be joining a diverse and friendly team of audiologists, admin and management, who are all focused on providing the best possible service to our patients.

We are looking for a newly or recently qualified Audiologist who has gained initial experience in audiology and are looking towards their next challenge and to further their development.

The Audiology Department runs clinics at Queen's Hospital in Romford and King George hospital in Goodmayes. Closer to Central London than you may think, trains to London Liverpool Street take around 20 minutes. We provide a range of Adult Audiology services including wax removal, balance, and tinnitus.

Staff are supported through the appraisal process where aspirations and training needs are identified and discussed. All Audiologists are given an area of responsibility and would be supported with necessary training and development.We strive to provide an excellent service to the patients of the Trust incorporating PRIDE values at all times. If you are an enthusiastic audiologist looking to join a friendly and progressive department who are looking to expand our service and clinical remit, we would welcome your application.

Main duties of the job

To provide a quality audiological assessment of patients who present with hearing difficulties and to provide a comprehensive hearing aid service. This includes carrying out a range of routine audiological tests in acute, community and domiciliary settings, in accordance with the most recent national best practice guidance and protocols.

About us

Under the leadership of our Chair Jacqui Smith and Matthew Trainer, our Chief Executive, we provide care for the residents of three of the most diverse London boroughs. More than half of our 7,500 strong workforce are from black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and most live in Barking and Dagenham, Havering and Redbridge. We also provide healthcare services to people in south west Essex, and specialist neurosciences services to the whole of the county.

Our services include all the major specialties of large acute hospitals, operating from two main sites - King George Hospital in Goodmayes and Queen's Hospital in Romford. We also provide outpatient services at Brentwood Community Hospital, Barking Hospital, Loxford Polyclinic, and Harold Wood Polyclinic. We have two of the busiest emergency departments in London.

As we recover from Covid-19, we're proud to be leading the way nationally in reducing the time our patients wait to get the treatment they need. The pandemic provided the drive forour teams to innovate and change.

We know we have more work to do to improve waiting times for urgent and emergency care, and our performance against the four-hour emergency access standard remains challenged, in comparison to many other London trusts.

We are particularly proud of our regional Neurosciences Centre Radiotherapy Centre Hyper Acute Stroke Unit and dedicated breast care service at King George Hospital. We're also pleased to be part of the NEL Cancer Alliance.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification.

The person specification listed below is not the full specification requirements for the role. Please ensure you review the full specification on the job description prior to submitting your application.

Applicants are advised to read all the information on the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.

All new staff appointed at the Trust are subject to a probationary period.

Applications should be made online, however, queries regarding the application process or assistance with completion of the form (for applicants with a disability) can be made to Miss Mothiga Chandrakumar, Recruitment Advisor, on 01708 435000 ext. 5934. Further details regarding the post may be obtained by contacting the manager as per the contact details above.

Person Specification

Education/Qualification

Essential

• BSc in Audiology or BSc in Health Care Sciences (Audiology)
• RCCP or HCPC registration

Desirable

• Relevant post qualification training courses

Experience/Knowledge

Essential

• 6 months post graduate experience in Audiological diagnostic testing and rehabilitation at Band 5 level or equivalent.

Desirable

• Auditbase and/or Careflow experience
• Experience in fitting Siemens & Oticon Hearing Aids

Employer details

Employer name

Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Queen's Hospital

Romford

RM7 0AG

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