Specialist Audiologist | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

The role will involve undertaking diagnostic and rehabilitative test procedures on both adults and children and to provide scientific support to the Audiology and Hearing Therapy Department in developing services. Providing support to ENT clinics at base location and satellite clinics.
Contributing to other areas of audiology service provision, including audit and service evaluation, and taking a lead role in a core governance function within the service such as health and safety, infection control, safeguarding or other as required.

An opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic and friendly team as a Band 6 Specialist Audiologist. This is a varied role performing hearing assessment for both children and adults and hearing aid clinics for children. We pride ourselves in providing a quality, forward thinking service and are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for service improvement.

The role would suit someone looking to further develop their specialist skills in paediatric audiology in a friendly and supportive environment. Along with the clinical duties the role will also allow you to get involved with work relating service development and quality assurance. Although ideally we are looking for someone to work full-time, we would consider part-time hours for the right candidate.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting., Some experience working in paediatric audiology clinics is essential, so too is the ability to travel between different clinic sites. We work extended hours, with full-time staff typically working 4 days a week 8-6pm.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.