Audiologist

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic and well-motivated Band 5 Audiologists to join our very friendly and hardworking team of Audiologists, Associate Audiologists, Audiology Assistants and admin staff.

We strive to deliver excellent patient care and a vast array of audiological services, in order to do so we are passionate about internal progression, training and opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge. We have had recent internal progression for staff who have moved into specialist band 6 posts and 2 in-service staff members undertaking the Audiology STP program. In addition to the STP program we have also offered a range of apprenticeship options within the team from level 2 to level 6. We are keen to hear from anyone wishing to consider their full career pathway from Band 5 and upwards.

Whether you are a newly qualified or an experienced Audiologist, it would be great to hear from you. Now is an exciting time to join our team, with ongoing service improvements and an expansion of our clinical team and community based clinical sites.

The department offers a full range of Audiological services including;
Diagnostic support to the ENT department

Direct Referrals for Adults and Paediatrics

Domiciliary service

Direct tinnitus pathway

Direct unilateral/asymmetrical hearing loss pathway with MRI requesting

Hearing therapy and Tinnitus management

Vestibular assessments

Adults with Learning Difficulties clinic

BAHA service

We also run peripheral clinics across the county.

The department offers good opportunities for career progression. We are looking for applicants who have an interest in adult audiology and there will be opportunities to choose specialist areas as part of a development program.

What we're looking for;
- Applicants must have a BSc in Audiology or equivalent Audiology qualifications with proven experience in a range of Audiological procedures.
- Applications are welcome from both newly qualified graduates and experienced Band 5 Audiologists
- Consideration will be given for part time opportunities and flexible working arrangements.
- You must be registered or in the process of registering with RCCP and BAA.

As an organisation, the NHS offers a wide range of benefits including flexible working, pension contributions, market leading annual leave allowance, career progression and regular conversations, not to mention our Blue Light Card and NHS exclusive discounts.

The benefits of working in Somerset include the idyllic countryside, with our areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines. You will get to enjoy these perks whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city center's like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.

There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable. You will experience the best of both in Somerset, the countryside and the cosmopolitan - there is truly something for everyone

Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

You will be based predominantly at Musgrove Park Hospital however travel to peripheral community clinics will be required on a weekly basis.