We are looking for experienced Audiologists to join our busy and friendly Audiology service here in Bedfordshire. You will be working at a senior level predominantly in the adult audiology service at one of our two provider sites, either Bedford Hospital or the Luton & Dunstable Hospital. Main responsibilities include hearing assessments and associated rehabilitation for our adult patients, including patients with severe-profound-complex needs, and audiology cover to ENT out-patient clinics, where you'll see both Adult and Paediatric patients. You will enjoy teaching and coaching as you will be an important contributor to our training programme for Audiology trainees. You will be an excellent communicator, with strong patient focus, and a value set consistent with our Trust's values and behaviour framework.
As a service we continually look for ways to improve and develop and you will play a key part in helping us achieve this goal. In return we will support you and provide opportunities to progress. The post holder will participate in the provision of a comprehensive diagnostic audiology service and hearing rehabilitative service, working at a senior level. The post holder will participate in the diagnostic audiology service, including provision of audiology cover to ENT clinics (testing Paediatric and Adult patients) as well as in the adult rehabilitation service including management of complex patients. The post holder will also participate in the department's training programme for students.
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 healthcare. 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 a 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.
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