Assistant Audiologist

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Main area Audiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Part time

37.5 hours per week (Requests for a part-time contract will be considered) Job ref 321-NOTSS B3

Site John Radcliffe Hospital Town Oxford Salary £24,071 - £25,674 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 07/04/:59

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.

The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Audiology Service at Oxford University Hospitals as an Assistant Audiologist. This role supports the delivery of hearing assessment and rehabilitation services for adults, children and users of auditory implants. This is an excellent starting point for entry into the profession of Audiology which is a healthcare science discipline. Applications are invited from those with and without Audiology experience as full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

You will be working as part of a close-knit team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of clinics. Responsibilities include stock management and equipment maintenance, as well as some patient-facing activity (both in person and by telephone), working under supervision.

You will be a self-starter with excellent organisational and communication skills and a passion for helping people. A flexible approach to work is essential and you will be a team-player.

You will be encouraged to take advantage of training and development opportunities available within the department and Trust. The opportunity to undertake a 4 year degree apprenticeship leading to registration as an Audiologist with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS), may be available for the interested and appropriately qualified candidate.

Working for our organisation

OUH is one of the UK's largest teaching hospital trusts. We provide a comprehensive adult audiology service including the fitting of routine and non-routine hearing aids, complex diagnostics, balance assessment and hearing therapy. The adult audiology service sits alongside a busy paediatric audiology service which sees babies referred from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme as well as preschool and older children.

You would be joining a large team comprising Audiologists, Assistant Audiologists, Clinical Scientists, and administrative colleagues. We are actively involved in training and have colleagues on degree apprenticeship, PTP and STP programmes, with all staff having regular CPD opportunities.

You will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and may be required to travel to our clinic at the Horton Hospital in Banbury and other clinics across Oxfordshire.

The department offers flexible working arrangements. This is a full-time position. Candidates interested in a part-time contract are encouraged to get in touch and/or apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Person specification Qualifications

• Five or more GCSE's including English and Maths Grade C or above) or equivalent qualifications
• 2 A levels at grade C or above
• IT Qualifications
• EPR trained (training available)
• NVQ3 level 3 or equivalent

Experience and skills

• Experience working with the public
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including telephone use
• Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office package
• Willingness to develop additional computer technology skills
• Evidence of problem-solving skills
• An understanding of the Trust's Elective Access Policy
• NHS experience or relevant experience of the Audiology service

Aptitude and abilities

• Excellent organisational ability
• Able to prioritise tasks
• Able to work both independently and as a member of a team

Interpersonal and communication skills

• Good level of literacy and numeracy
• Confident telephone user, able to modify communication style as necessary
• Detail-focussed
• Hard working with ability to work to deadlines
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Behaviours aligned to the Trust values.
• Experience working with individuals with hearing difficulty

COVID-19: The COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. While COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated.

Probation Period: This post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.

Next Steps: Please make sure that you read the job description and person specification, and that your supporting statement reflects this as your application will be judged against these criteria. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted after the short-listing process, usually within 2 weeks.

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