We have a Band 5 Audiologist role for 37.5 hours a week, available at West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust.
Working in the Audiology Departments of WHHT, helping the adult hearing-impaired population, by diagnosing and treating hearing loss.
Based across the 3 hospital sites. Hours 7.50-18.00.
Must have a BSc in Audiology or equivalent, with relevant in-service training.
RCCP or equivalent registration is an essential requirement if already qualified.
RCCP registration or equivalent registration must be applied for if your qualification is pending.
Please note this is a 12 months fixed term/secondment
You must have NHS experience either as a qualified Audiologist or as a student on placement.
You will be covering ENT clinics, doing Direct referrals, reassessments, hearing aid fittings, follow ups and hearing aid repairs.
You will need to be flexible, a team player and enjoy working with the elderly and hearing impaired.
With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.
We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.
Staff wellbeing and development are a priority, as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.
We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking
If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance contact
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If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Excellent communication.
Show and communicate a complex understanding to all.
Analyse and interpret information.
Work effectively without direct supervision.
Provide specialist clinical and technical services.
Format account databases and generate patient records.
Careful use of expensive equipment and its maintenance.
Propose changes to improve service.
Assist in departmental projects as required.
Clinical supervision.
Careful and accurate recording of patient sessions onto Auditbase.
To participate in mandatory staff training sessions.
To participate in any department research and development.
