Job overview

Are you a qualified Adults Audiologist looking to join a  supportive team focused on quality care and service development. 

We provide a range of services for adult patients including hearing diagnostics and rehabilitation, ENT support, vestibular assessment and tinnitus pathways.  We also have a full complement of paediatric audiology services.

As an Audiologist you will be well-motivated, flexible, clear communicator and provide a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation service for our adult hearing patients. You will have a BSc in Audiology or equivalent and a year’s clinical experience and/or university clinical placement. You will already be able to make accurate clinical decisions and will work both autonomously, as well as part of a diverse team.

There will be opportunities for peer support and personal development. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual wishing to work in a dynamic NHS Dorset wide team, who wants to develop their skills and knowledge further,. 

This post is a full-time weekday post.  You would be focused on the East Dorset Hub, based in Bournemouth and other community sites around the local area.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Main duties of the job

You will contribute by accepting responsibility for the audiological care of adult patients with hearing problems, providing diagnostic hearing assessments and providing hearing aid rehabilitation. You will  partake in clinical supervision and maintain professional development including knowledge and skills needed to accommodate changes in technology and clinical procedures.

Additionally we offer:

• A comprehensive and structured induction programme and training.
• A mentorship program for newly qualified staff
• Dedicated career pathways and great opportunities for CPD
• Opportunities to experience wide ranging and complex adult NHS audiology clinical practice. 

Working for our organisation

At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.

Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.