Practitioner in Audiology

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviors.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit. 

Job overview

Working Full Time: 37.5 Hours Per Week

We are looking for one full-time Practitioner in Audiology to join our multi-skilled team on a permanent basis.This position is suitable for either existing audiologists or new graduates.The post holder will be expected to have professional registration with RCCP/HCPC.The Audiology Department offers a domiciliary service and runs clinics in community settings therefore access to a car is essential for this role.The Audiology Service is based at the Countess of Chester Hospital and is delivered by a multi-skilled team of scientists, audiologists, assistant audiologists and administrators.The department delivers a comprehensive adult rehab service including a dedicated service for adults with complex needs as well as tinnitus and hearing therapy services. A full paediatric assessment and rehab service is provided including the Newborn Hearing Screening Team. A diagnostic audiovestibular is provided and we are a regional centre for Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids. This provides a wide range of possibilities to develop clinical skills.The department is a training centre for audiology students from the University of Manchester. Some staff members are currently undertaking further training via HTS modules. The department is also accredited for STP training. Developmental opportunities are available for discussion and can include leadership development and clinical skills development.

Main duties of the job

To perform autonomously and take a supervisory role in a broad range of routine and complex technical activities within audiology.

Delivering all technical work through skilled performance of a broad range of work and activities, the majority of which are complex and non-routine particularly in diagnostic audio vestibular service and the paediatric service. 

The role requires formulating individualised care plans for individuals with a hearing loss, working within in/out patients, acute and community Audiology, GP direct referrals for hearing aids and domiciliary visits. This role also includes some line management responsibilities and mentoring of junior staff.

Working for our organisation

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