Audiologist

An exciting opportunity has become available for a band 5 permanent Audiologist at Stepping Hill Hospital. The successful applicant will undertake a range of specialist diagnostic tests on adults and assist with testing of paediatrics. They will also provide aural rehabilitation and hearing aid services for patients with hearing impairment of all ages. Training opportunities to support clinics and career development will also be offered.

There will also be opportunities to support a newly set up Vestibular testing clinic. We are currently in the process of applying for IQIPs accreditation which the successful applicant will be involved in along with the whole team.

Main duties of the job

Provide rehabilitative advice and reassurance to a wide range of hearing impaired patients, including those with additional sensory or learning disabilities.

Assist a senior colleague for testing on all ages of paediatrics

Complete home visits.

Use Audiology patient management system to record patient details, test results, earmould details, and hearing aid settings and maintenance.

Liaise with other Trust departments and health professionals as necessary

We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.

We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.

Benefits we offer to you:

o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

o NHS pension scheme membership

o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further

o NHS Staff discounts

o Cycle to work scheme

oSalary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt

o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice