Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust logo
Full-time
On-site
Carshalton, London, United Kingdom

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect.  We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork.  This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work.  When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

 

Job overview

Senior Audiologist Band 6 (Adult and paed split role)

37.5hours per week over 5 days  

 If you are driven by quality, patient and staff engagement, a desire to improve patient care and want to work within a Trust similarly committed then this is a post you will want to apply for.

 Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust Audiology is committed to providing the highest quality services to the population we serve, or audiology departments are state of the art and our team is outstanding. So we are looking for an outstanding clinician to join our team

  You will have a BSC Audiology or equivalent ( BAAT or CAC qualifications, or an approved diploma with CCC.) You must have appropriate NHS or other experience consistent with your qualifications.

This band 6 post will be working across both adult and paediatric services, We  provide hospital based clinics for the adult hearing aid services for the local general population and adults with learning disabilities, along with Hearing therapy , vestibular services  and group clinics . Our paediatric service is hospital based for diagnostic and rehab work while we also deliver second tier services for our paediatric population in a community setting. You will also be supporting our private dispensing clinics.The work is varied with opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge  while working in an outstanding team of multidisciplinary professionals.

Advert

 This post is for a suitably qualified Audiologist with a proven track record of providing excellent clinical services, working with adults and children.  To work as part of the audiology team to provide auditory and vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation for both our adult and paediatric services.

You will work autonomously and  perform routine audiological investigations on individuals of all ages, to support the differential diagnosis of auditory dysfunction. You will provide and assist in second tier community paediatric audiology clinics, using age appropriate testing techniques including VRA and produce reports to various medical and education colleagues

 You will agree aural rehabilitation for patients of all ages, including the selection, fitting and exchange of a range of NHS digital hearing aids, the taking of aural impressions and giving advice on assistive listening devices.

 You will advise junior colleagues on treatment plans and technical issues 

You will support the delivery of the paediatric diagnostic and rehabilitation service working closely with Audiovestibular clinicians and senior Audiologists. This will include the provision of diagnostic ABR to the NHSP population.  

Working for our organisation

St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). 

 After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

General: This post is for a suitably qualified Audiologist with a proven track record of providing excellent clinical services, working with adults and children. 

Specific: To work as part of the audiology team to provide auditory   diagnostics and rehabilitation for both our adult and paediatric service 

Duties and responsibilities

 

Clinical

 

  1. Perform routine audiological investigations on individuals of all ages, to support the differential diagnosis of auditory dysfunction.
  1. Provide and assist in second tier community paediatric audiology clinics, using age appropriate testing techniques including VRA and produce reports to various medical and education colleagues
  1. Agree aural rehabilitation for patients of all ages, including the selection, fitting and exchange of a range of NHS digital hearing aids, the taking of aural impressions and giving advice on assistive listening devices.
  1. Advising junior colleagues on treatment plans and technical issues
  1. Support the delivery of the paediatric diagnostic and rehabilitation service working closely with Audiovestibular clinicians and senior Audiologists. This will include the provision of diagnostic ABR to the NHSP population.  
  1. Complete routine follow up checks of hearing aid use
  1. Undertake routine hearing aid repair/servicing clinics
  1. Perform advanced tests of middle ear function, tinnitus evaluation and objective measurement procedures.
  1. Perform ward visits to in-patients requiring assessment or hearing aid  issue or repair
  1. Provide expert audiological support for ENT and Audiological Medicine clinics
  1. Undertake assessments of adult patients with hearing difficulties using the  direct referral  system
  1. Support the delivery of the Hearoic private dispensing service .
  1. Offer wax removal, including micro-suction clinics
  1. Provide cover for colleagues as required 

Administrative

  1. Assist with the ordering of Stock and Non-Stock items.
  1. Ensure the availability of up-to-date patient information leaflets
  1. Ensure data entered on Audiology Patient Management System is accurate and current.
  1. Complete data entries on all systems used within the department
  1. Correspond with GP’s, Education services and other professionals as appropriate

Governance

      Perform Stage A and B daily/weekly equipment calibration checks

 

Work in accordance with local protocols to ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained

 

      Actively participate in clinical audit

 

      Ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times and reports any problems to the Audiology Team Leader at the earliest opportunity.

      Assist in the annual equipment calibration programme.

Team Role

      Support the Heads of Service with the implementation of new service developments/protocols.

      Ensure the working environment is clean and tidy and that all necessary supplies are available.

      Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment

 

Education and Training/Self Development

Provide mentorship for Students in the department, liaising with universities and supervising logbooks  

 Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required, supported by regular PDR

 

Attend professional meetings as required

 

Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health and Safety, as applicable

General 

       Any other duties may be discussed and agreed with the Heads of Audiology Services.

 

 

Your recruitment team
The NHS South West London Recruitment Hub is your dedicated recruitment team, here to support you at every stage of the process. If you have a query, please contact us:
E: [email protected]

Your application
Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the job description and person specification, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.

Please refer to the latest UKVI guidance and ensure you have the appropriate right to work before applying for this role.

Use of Artificial Intelligence
We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to draft your application. We value authentic, individual responses that reflect your own experience and communication style.

References
Please provide a minimum of 3 years’ employment and/or education history, including professional email addresses (not personal accounts such as Hotmail or Gmail). If you cannot provide these, please inform the interview panel to avoid delays in pre-employment checks.

Closing date
To help us manage recruitment efficiently, some vacancies may close early once we have received a sufficient number of applications.

Shortlisting
If you are successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted by email or SMS from the South West London Recruitment Hub. Please check your registered TRAC email regularly.

Application feedback
If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

 
Apply now
Share this job