Audiologist

We are looking to recruit two Band 5 Audiologists to join our UKAS accredited Adult Audiology Team.

The post holder will be based at York and must be able to travel to other sites for example Harrogate, Thirsk, York, Whitby and Scarborough.

There will also be the opportunity to train in paediatrics.

The post holder will provide audiological support for ENT clinics, serving both adult and paediatric patients, within the Audiology Department and at peripheral clinics. This will include performing basic pure-tone, impedance, and speech audiometry as required.

This role requires an experienced Audiologist, capable of performing primary audiological assessments independently, without direct supervision.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Delivering a comprehensive hearing aid service for patients referred by GPs and the ENT Department, encompassing the provision of a full range of NHS digital hearing aids.
• Taking aural impressions for patients of all ages, adhering to national and departmental protocols, and applying clinical judgment to ensure safe and effective practice.
• Assisting with paediatric testing under the supervision of a Paediatric Audiologist, and take responsibility for the daily calibration and maintenance of audiometers, impedance meters, insertion gain, and hearing aid fitting equipment used in general audiology.
• Participating in departmental audits, research, and development, as well as contribute to the upkeep of the department, including liaising with the Works Department when necessary.
  
  

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
  
  

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Kate Iley Job title: Head of Audiology Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01904 725454

Stacey Gurnell

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