Specialist Audiologist - London, United Kingdom - Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

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Employer Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust Location Carshalton Salary £40,701 to £48,054 a year Pro-rata pa inc HCAS (Outer) Closing date 21 May 2024
Do you have a passion for helping people hear the world around them?

Drawing on your expertise, you fit him with hearing aids from top brands like Oticon or Phonak, while also offering personalised advice on assistive listening devices.

Here at ESTH, we foster a culture of exploration and growth, encouraging staff to venture into various facets of our work.

Whether it's diving into hearing therapy, delving into vestibular diagnostics and rehab, exploring private dispensing options, or conducting home visits, there's always room to expand horizons and discover new passions.

If you thrive in collaborative environments, excel at communication, and possess a deep well of knowledge in rehabilitation techniques and hearing aids, this could just be the role you're looking for...

Instantly, you'll become an integral part of our Adult Audiology service and deliver exceptional clinical care from day one.

Clinics operate from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, with flexible working arrangements available.

Determine aural rehabilitation strategies, encompassing the selection, fitting, and exchange of a variety of NHS digital hearing aids, as well as taking aural impressions and offering advice on assistive listening devices.

Conduct routine hearing aid repair and servicing clinics.
Provide expert audiological support for ENT and Audiological Medicine clinics.
Offer wax removal services, including micro-suction clinics.
Support delivery of our Hearoic private dispensing clinic if you are HCPC registered.
Work with Adults with learning disabilities in bespoke clinics.

A comprehensive audiology department that provides a full spectrum of services, ranging from paediatric to adult care, inclusive of transition services, advanced diagnostics, vestibular diagnostics, and tinnitus therapy.

We also engage with the local Dementia Hub and maintain symbiotic training connections with nearby sensory teams.

We pride ourselves on embracing cutting-edge technology and fostering strong partnerships with leading hearing aid manufacturers, ensuring our team receives regular training on the latest hearing aid models and associated products.

We participate in national and local research endeavours, such as the COACH Study, which compares cochlear implants with hearing aids in adults with severe hearing loss.

Collaborating with the Royal Marsden Hospital, we contribute to ototoxicity monitoring and our audiologists can present their research findings at national conferences.

Our culture thrives on openness and collaboration, facilitated by an open-door policy and easy access to managers and senior staff.

27 days holiday + 8 paid bank holidays
Over 4,000 high-street discounts through Blue Light Card
Enrolment into the NHS pension scheme
Professional and career development, with access to digital and in-person training programs

This position offers a one-year fixed term, making it ideal for those seeking a short-term commitment or considering a secondment from another Trust.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with experience in private practice or community settings, who are eager to bring fresh perspectives and skills to our team.

Youll be located at one site but might need to travel occasionally.

Transport links are excellent, with frequent bus services connecting the hospitals to surrounding towns and cities, including Epsom, Sutton, and Wimbledon.

Paediatric course, Rehab course
Band 5/6 experience with paediatric clinical responsibility

Expertise in behavioural age appropriate testing Paediatric and complex patient hearing aid fitting

Knowledge of BSL

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
St Helier Hospital