Audiologist

Job summary

12 Month Fixed Term Maternity Cover

The adult Audiology department at Royal Derby Hospital are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 5 Audiologist to work within our friendly, busy Audiology Department across a number of our Southern Derbyshire sites (mainly based in Derby).

We are a complex only service and therefore provide more opportunities to expand your knowledge and work with a more varied cohort of patients.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will join our Adult Team of Audiologists to provide a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative service which will include working with patients with more complex audio-vestibular issues. The department also works closely with and provides support for ENT clinics.

You will be expected to work across a number of sites, so a willingness to travel/access to a motor vehicle is essential.

A willingness to undertake further training is essential, in house training and full clinical supervision will be supported by the department.

Closing date of applications: 10th September 2024

Interview date : 24th September 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

A variety of flexible working options Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond. A variety of other staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts about our Trust:

Our hospitals see more than 4,000 outpatients daily We see more Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients than any other Trust - over 3,300 per week An average 860 patients are seen in A&E every day - 6th largest in the country Our hospitals admit more than 220 emergency patients daily. We carry out more planned surgical operations than any other Trust in England with almost 50,000 operations taking place in our 52 operating theatres We are one of only 5 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres We carry out more than 300 elective procedures each working day Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

Qualified Audiologist - (BSc Audiology) BSc/MSc in Audiology or HND with BAA Examinations Parts I and II or equivalent

Desirable

Demonstrable post qualification experience British Sign Language qualification 2 Relevant specialist clinical training

State Registration

Essential

Registered with HCPC or RCCP

Desirable

Member of BAA or BSA

Experience

Essential

Clinical placement completed

Desirable

Post graduate clinical experience

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