Paediatric Audiologist

We are looking for an enthusiastic Audiologist with further specialist training to take on a senior role in our Paediatric Service. There will be opportunity to participate in the Adult Audiology service too. We are an Adult and Paediatric Audiology Service based in two Hospitals recently merged to form Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. You will contribute to delivering a high-quality, patient-centred assessment and (re)habilitation service for our population of babies, children and young adults. The post holder will participate in the service's training programme, including preceptorship and mentoring. Recruitment & Retention Premium (RRP) of 10% is applied to this role. Joining NHS offers many benefits:

• Commitment to further training and development including MSc modules, HTS modules, and higher specialist training.
• Access to NHS training and development programmes delivered by the NHS Leadership Academy.
• Access to NHS service-specific regional and national networks.
• Supportive, learning and nurturing environment of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
• Personal and professional rewards of working with a caseload of complex and challenging patients.
• Opportunities to shape future service developments.
• Supported CPD programme., Assessment and management of children of all ages including complex and non-routine patients. Audit and service development opportunities.Training and peer support.
  
  Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available. Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.