The opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual tojoin our friendly, small, hard working team.We currently have six permanent Audiologists, both part time and fulltime and one assistant Audiological practitioner who are supported by two fullytime and one part time admin assistants and an admin support manager.
We provide routine and complex care to adults and fit thelatest NHS hearing aid technology.
Weare an adaptable team, with the opportunity to work from home a couple of timesa month, as well as supporting flexible working where ever possible.
Main duties of the job
The department has a wide range of responsibilities, serving two ICBs AQP and NON AQP activity as well as the Acute Trust, with the bulk ofthe patients seen for community audiology care.
The team provide audiology support for the local ENT team, as well asincluding a full hearing aid service for adults. The team also provide a tinnitus supportservice and a full domiciliary service.
We are based at Crawley Hospital, with satellite clinics atEast Surrey Hospital, Horsham Hospital, Consort house (Redhill) and Caterham DeneHospital.
The post is to work across all sites, in both hearing aidclinics and ENT support clinics.
The audiology service works hard within the community tosign post for health difficulties, as well as health prevention for ourcommunity. The team work closely withlocal dementia support services and provide outreach screening clinics for themore vulnerable communities.
About us
First Community is a staff-owned social enterprise, ratedGood by the CQC, providing NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for people who share our values: First-ratecare, First-rate people, First-rate value.
Recognised as one of the country’s leading communityhealthcare employers in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, First Community offers asupportive workplace where everyone has a voice and opportunities to developtheir full potential.
We offer: NHS terms and conditions, excellent training anddevelopment, flexible working, NHS pension, flexible retirement options, and arange of employee benefits.
If you need flexibility, please talk to us when you apply orat interview. We will consider all requests carefully and accommodate themwhere possible, depending on the role.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds,including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, andcandidates with disabilities. We are committed to fair recruitment, includingthe consideration of reasonable adjustments.
Sustainability is central to our work as we support the NHSNet Zero ambition.
Job responsibilities
This postinvolves the provision of diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology services,working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to encompass an Audiology servicefor all ages.
As a member of the teamthe post holder will contribute to the smooth & efficient running of theAudiology Department.
The post holderwill be responsible for a caseload of adult patients.
The post holder will assist withthe training of trainee Audiology staff.
Person Specification
Experience
- Experience of working within an Audiology service
- Experience in a wide range of clinical Audiology areas
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting and liaison between acute and community services
- Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting and liaison between acute and community services
Other
- Understands principles of equality and Diversity
- Access to a car
- Works well under pressure
Knowledge
- Knowledge of NHS and non NHS hearing aids
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities
- Awareness of current issues in Audiology
- Knowledge of AQP and non AQP contract requirements.
Skills
- Self motivated and able to motivate staff and patients
- Confident and caring approach
- Knowledge of NHS and non NHS hearing aids
- Experience in Audiological diagnostic testing
- Sound knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for the hearing impaired using the latest digital technology
- Verification of fittings using REM
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
- Demonstrable clinical experience in one or more of: balance, tinnitus or wax removal
- Good organisational skills
- Good working knowledge of Auditbase
Qualifications
- BSc Audiology or equivalent
- RCCP/AHCS registration
- Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities
- BAA membership
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
£32,073 to £39,043 a year+5% HCAS per annum, pro rata
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