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Job summary

Main area
Hearing and Balance
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
371-CHS1077
Employer
Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Hearing and Balance
Town
Windsor
Salary
£40,617 - £48,778 per annum (incl of HCAS)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
10/09/2025 23:59
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Senior Audiology Practitioner

Band 6

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced band 6 Audiologist to join our experienced team of healthcare scientists. Our service is based in Windsor, and we also cover several sites across east Berkshire and staff regularly work at different sites during the week. Our core hours are 0800-1600 Monday-Friday. We see a range of complex adult and paediatric patients for audiological assessment and rehabilitation, as well as providing audiology support to our ENT colleagues.  

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a trust where you will be empowered to support patients with complex conditions, adopting a personalised approach to patient care that maximises independence, choice and control, following our philosophy of enabling people to reach and maintain their optimum level of health and wellbeing.  

We value our employees and put people first. Working in teams, where you will have access to our Trust-wide Learning and Development programmes and be supported in your career and personal growth, with opportunities to help you build your Continuing Professional Development portfolio, enabling you to extend your skills and ensure that you excel.  

We value compassionate leadership and Quality Improvement, which is about creating a culture where everyone has a voice and where service users and staff collaborate to have a direct impact on the things that matter most.   

 

Main duties of the job

  • We are looking for an enthusiastic, senior Healthcare Science practitioner AHCS registered with BSc in Audiology or in Medical Physics, Physiological Measurements and BAAT I and II. 

  • You will carry out all routine aspects of diagnostic and rehabilitative paediatric and adult audiology, while also becoming involved in the most advanced techniques and procedures.  

  • We are looking for a staff member who is either experienced in paediatric work, or who would like to develop this aspect of their practice, but who will also see adult patients. 

  • You will communicate calmly, compassionately and effectively reassuring service users so they feel, valued, heard and understood.  

Working for our organisation

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a specialist mental health and community health services trust. Rated ‘outstanding’ by the CQC, we’re committed to providing the best possible care to people across Berkshire. As an employer, we’re committed to offering an inclusive and compassionate environment where our people share in a sense of belonging and are supported to flourish.

Our values at Berkshire Healthcare are:

  • Caring for and about you is our top priority
  • Committed to providing good quality, safe services
  • Working Together with you to develop innovative solutions

Your wellbeing is important to us. Some of the benefits of working for us include:

  • Flexible working options to support work-life balance
  • 27 days’ annual leave rising with service + opportunity to buy and sell
  • Generous NHS pension scheme
  • Excellent learning and career development opportunities
  • ‘Cycle to Work’ and car leasing scheme including electric vehicles
  • Access to a range of wellbeing tools and services
  • Discounts at hundreds of popular retailers and restaurants
  • Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community to support equality
  • Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
  • Free parking across Trust sites

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The “must haves” for this role:  

  1. BSc in Audiology or Medical Physics/Physiological Measurements and BAAT I and II, and AHCS registration (or ready to register) 

  1. Demonstrable post-qualification experience of working with complex patients  

  1. An interest in both paediatric and adult audiology 

  1. Excellent communication skills   

For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification.  

We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted.  

We’re committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed.    

We welcome a conversation about flexibility and any other questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to call: Hannah Smit on 0300 3656222 or email: Hannah.smit@berkshire.nhs.uk who’ll be delighted to help.  

Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. 

Person specification

Education/Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria
  • BSc in Audiology
  • Prior to 2006, basic qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements (or equivalent) and successfully completed both parts of BAAT I and II

Continuous Professional Development

Essential criteria
  • BSc in Audiology
  • Prior to 2006, basic qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements (or equivalent) and successfully completed both parts of BAAT I and II
  • Current HCPC/AHCS state registration and evidence of CPD

Previous Experience

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrable evidence of significant post-qualification experience
Desirable criteria
  • Good knowledge and experience of NHS networks/referral routes.
  • Experience of clinical audit and service development

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of all standard and advanced audiological test procedures.
  • Have knowledge and understanding of professional policies and procedures
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Desirable criteria
  • Possess advanced computer & database skills

Additional Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel to multiple sites
  • Possess fine manual dexterity
  • Have flexible approach to working hours
  • Alignment with NHS and Trust values
  • Evidence of an enquiring mind, with a scientific approach
Desirable criteria
  • A full driving license and use of a car

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Hannah Smit
Job title
Paediatric Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 3656222

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