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Job summary

Main area
Audiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 22.5 hours per week
Job ref
370-ACS5AUD-1481
Employer
Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Warrington Hospital
Town
Warrington
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum, pro rata.
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
23/04/2025 23:59
Interview date
02/05/2025

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Audiologist (Band 5)

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

We are seeking an Audiologist to be a member of our team providing comprehensive Audiological Services to Adult and Paediatric patients, who present with Hearing, Balance and Tinnitus disorders

We welcome applications from newly-qualified graduate Audiologists!

Main duties of the job

Clinical

 

1.    Routine diagnostic pure tone audiometry, including masking

2.    Routine diagnostic acoustic admittance measurements

3.    Selection, fitting and programming of digital and analogue hearing aids, in line with MHAS and departmental protocols

4.    Taking of aural impressions and fitting ear moulds

5.    To assess the benefit derived from hearing aids, using subjective and objective measures, including informal methods, appropriate questionnaires and insertion gain measurements

6.    To use clinical judgement after interpreting results, to refer to appropriate medical and local support services as necessary

7.    To record accurate results of testing in hospital and departmental records as appropriate, including: providing patient reports as necessary and ensuring that these are filed appropriately and use of Patient Management System.

8.    Responsible for calibration of audiological equipment, on a day-to-day basis

9.    Provides support to Clinical Educator, for training of BSc & MSc students from local universities.

Working for our organisation

Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff.  We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.

Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system.  Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.

Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.

A CQC-rated ‘good’ organisation with ‘outstanding’ features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.

We employ nearly 5,000 people from over 80 nationalities, striving to be a diverse, inclusive employer and recognised leader in equality. We support flexible working, welcoming flexible applications. Proud of our many accreditations, we are embedding an anti-racist approach in all we do. 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the JD and Person Specification attached to this vacancy information for full details of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications and experience

Essential criteria
  • BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) or equivalent
  • Experience of working/training in the NHS
  • Full driving licence and access to vehicle
Desirable criteria
  • AHCS registration, or working towards
  • Experience of working as part of a team
  • Paediatric Audiology experience

Interpersonal skills

Essential criteria
  • Good communication skills
  • Clear speech and easy to understand
  • Good problem solving skills
Desirable criteria
  • Past experience of working with the public
  • Smart/tidy professional appearance
  • Punctuality and flexibility

Clinical knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Up-to-date clinical knowledge
  • Able to demonstrate knowledge of clinical procedures
  • Aware of normal results/values for test procedures
Desirable criteria
  • Able to evidence knowledge of recommended procedures
  • Awareness of onward referral guidelines
  • Awareness of BAA guidelines

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Paula Atherton
Job title
Audiology Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01925 662001
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