Specialist Audiologist - London, United Kingdom - St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

    St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
    St George's Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust London, United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    Job summary

    An interesting opportunity has arisen for a specialist audiologist to join the audiology team at St George's NHS Hospital. The post holder will be expected to deliver a variety of clinics with a special interest in a particular area such as adult audiology, paediatric audiology, hearing therapy or vestibular. A suitable level of experience or training is expected in the area of interest but support for further development in this area will also be provided.

    Main duties of the job

    You will be expected to deliver services at St George's Hospital and nearby satellite clinics. You will also be expected to participate in research, service reviews and departmental audits in addition to contributing to the development of the audiology service.

    About us

    The Department of Audiology and Audiological Medicine at St. George's Hospital provides a diagnostic and rehabilitative audio-vestibular service to people of all ages encountering problems with hearing, balance and tinnitus. You will be working within a large, dynamic and friendly multidisciplinary team who strive to offer an exceptional standard of patient care.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    Please see the job description and person specification, included in the job advert, for more information.

    Person Specification

    Skills and knowledge

    Essential

  • Demonstrate reflective practice
  • Hearing aid skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills

    • Desirable

  • IT skills
  • Auditbase
  • Teaching skills

    • Experience

    Essential

  • Clinical Audiology (at least 18 months' practice)
  • Clinical Audit
  • Worked within national protocols such as BSA, NHSP, BAA

    • Desirable

  • Hearing therapy practice
  • Paediatric audiology practice beyond ENT test support

    • Qualifications

    Essential

  • BSc Audiology or equivalent
  • State registration with HPC / RCCP

    • Desirable

  • MSc in Auditory Rehabilitation or equivalent
  • Certificate / Diploma in Hearing Therapy
  • Course(s) in hearing therapy-related subjects