Job summary
- Main area
- Audiology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 177-ELEC-7356721
- Employer
- James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Audiology, James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Gorleston
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/08/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Audiologist
Band 5
Patient and staff experience is important to us and these are the behaviours we live by:
- Putting patients first
- Aiming to get it right
- Recognising that everybody counts
- Doing everything openly and honestly
Job overview
AUDIOLOGIST - Band 5
37.5 hrs per week
The Audiology Department at the James Paget University Hospital offers a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative service for both adults and children. We provide a Hearing Therapy service, balance service, support to ENT and hospital based NHSP. We are an established training site and encourage continuing professional development. We also participate in National research programs. Our department offers excellent facilities and a positive working environment. You will be joining us at an exciting time as we expand our service into the local Community Diagnostic Centre and are involved with the planning the new hospital which is due to open early in the 2030s .
Main duties of the job
We are searching for a forward-looking and enthusiastic person to join us. You will be expected to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team and, as such, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Your duties will be mainly adult diagnostic and rehabilitation and support for ENT which will include some Paediatric testing. You will also be expected to contribute the training of apprentices and junior staff. You will hold a BSc in Audiology or nationally recognised qualification in Audiology. You will be state registered or working towards registration. Applications from newly qualified Audiologists would be welcome as full support will be given.
Working for our organisation
Set near the golden beaches of the Norfolk coast, close to the beauty of the Norfolk Broads and not far from the vibrant, historic city of Norwich lies the James Paget University Hospital which has an opportunity for a Band 5 Audiologist that could be just right for you. We are an inclusive, supportive team with the ethos of the “patient comes first”.
This may not be an area of the country that you have considered working in but we can assure you that you would receive a warm welcome. We pride ourselves in offering patient centred care and as such receive excellent feedback from our both our patient and staff Friends and Family Tests.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for detailed job description and main responsibilities.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc in Audiology or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- Member of BAA/BSA
- Registered with the RCCP and/or the HCPC
Skills
Essential criteria
- Remains updated with professional practice
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload,
Desirable criteria
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload
Experience
Essential criteria
- Appropriate in service training in Audiology
- Knowledge/involvement of working within an NHS audiology department
Desirable criteria
- Experience in using Patient Management System (PN/AB)
- Evidence of additional audiological training/CPD portfolio
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jenette Powell
- Job title
- Head of Audiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01493 452342
- Additional information
Informal visits and enquiries are welcome – please contact Mrs J Powell, Head of Audiology or a member of the Audiology team on 01493 453472 or 453473
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