Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our large, dynamic and friendly team of audiologists, clinical scientists, apprentices and trainees in the Adult Audiology service across several sites in Bristol & Weston. We offer a broad range of services including diagnostic audiovestibular assessment (DAV) and vestibular rehabilitation (VR), tinnitus management; and work closely with ENT for neuroma/ NF2 clinics and complex balance clinics. There are strong links locally with children's audiology, transition to adult services, the regional hearing implant program, physiotherapy and neurology.
The Department is IQIPS accredited, and is nationally accredited (NSHCS) as a training centre for up to Masters' level clinically through the STP (Scientist Training Program). We are research and audit active, and all team members are actively encouraged to engage in this, with full support.
Main duties of the job
- Full range of routine and complex audiological assessment, including vestibular testing.
- Hearing aid fitting and rehabilitation.
- Tinnitus management.
- Management of vestibular caseload including particle repositioning/ rehabilitation.
- Clinical audits and research, in collaboration with the diagnostic team/ whole department.
- CPD/ Trust essential training
About us
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we're meeting our pledge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- STP Neurosensory science (Audiology) or MSc Audiology plus Certificate of Audiological Competence (CAC)/ HTS modules or can demonstrate evidence of development of knowledge and skills to this level
- HCPC/RCCP Registered as appropriate
- Recognised training in areas of vestibular investigation and rehabilitation
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience in Diagnostic Audio vestibular Investigation
- Good knowledge base in all aspects of Adult Audiology
Desirable
- Minimum of 2 years relevant post qualification experience
- Experience of teaching/training of staff
- Experience of running a balance rehabilitation clinic
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate complex scientific information both oral and written
- An advanced level of clinical skills and knowledge of Audiological conditions and treatments
- Analytical skills to be able to interpret and compare a range of options for problem solving
- Ability to Prioritise
- Good Time Management skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW)
Address
St Michael's Hospital
Southwell Street
Bristol
BS2 8EG