Audiologist

We are looking for an enthusiastic audiologist to join our multidisciplinary Audiology Department at RSCH, Guildford. We are a progressive audiology service which provides multidisciplinary services including a diagnostic and rehabilitation service for children/adults, Baha service, Vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation service, Tinnitus and Hyperacusis service and the provision of private hearing aids. Staff members benefit from taking part in a wide range of educational and professional development opportunities comprising monthly clinical training sessions, journal clubs, and case study sessions. Staff members are also supported to attend audiology conferences and external specialist training courses. In addition, there are plenty of in-house educational activities ranging from training programmes on audiology specialities (e.g., paediatric, tinnitus, vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation, etc) to taking part in ongoing research projects. The post-holder will have the opportunity to help develop the service, interact with Audiology students and be part of a friendly, supportive and highly professional team., The post holder will be responsible for the provision of clinical audiology services, under supervision where required and in close working with the Audiology Team Lead, Adult Clinical Service Lead and Head of Department. This will cover the maintenance of demonstrably high professional standards in respect of: The scientific, technical, therapeutic, rehabilitation and clinical activity of the service Patient care The effective and efficient use of resources and the management of workload The provision of professional advice consistent with the responsibilities and expertise of the department. The post holder will:

• Perform a range of technical activities including otoscopy, tympanometry and audiometry.
• Provide a comprehensive hearing aid service to adult patients referred to the Audiology department including fitting and fine tuning of hearing aids.
• Help with the day to day running and routine organisation of Adult Audiological services in the dedicated clinic as directed by a senior audiologist.
• Be expected to participate in the department's rotational scheme at different locations, to maintain a wide experience in a variety of clinics
Update their own professional knowledge, keeping abreast of new technologies and Audiological techniques and be responsible for ensuring Continued Professional Development as required for state registration.

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure. We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley. We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC. Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.