Associate Audiologist/Audiology Technical Support Officer

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a hardworking and proactive individual to join our busy Audiology Department in Boscombe, Bournemouth. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a career in a friendly and forward-thinking department. This post is offered as full time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm). The function of the Audiology Service is to reduce disability due to hearing loss. The post holder will contribute to this by delivering adult rehabilitation services to patients and by delivering open access repair services across East Dorset under indirect supervision. The Post Holder will be responsible and accountable for the audiological care of patients allocated to them under indirect supervision of a Registered Audiologist. For every patient contact the post-holder will comply with the Trust’s Infection Control Procedures to minimise the risk of cross-infection with particular reference to the handling, cleaning and disinfection of ear canal impressions and ear moulds. They will accept responsibility for the care and functioning of their complex, expensive programmable audiometric equipment. This may include occasional transfer of equipment weighing up to 13 kg. At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward-looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities. Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We’re all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves. Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do. For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.