Audiologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

Working closely with Audiology Service Manager/Lead Audiologist to maintain high standards of care for hearing impaired patients, adhering to trust and departmental procedures.

Ability to deal with difficult patient/staff situations which may occasionally include emotional, upsetting or distressing issues.

Prioritise own workload effectively.

To develop own role and remain current with professional standards.

Responsible for identifying, negotiating and achieving agreed CPD requirements.

Maintain professional development including up to date membership of BAA and membership of RCCP.

Ability to delegate tasks to other staff both technical and clerical as appropriate.

Supervision and training of less experienced staff including students.

Training and supervision of students to graduate entry level.

Teaching and advising colleagues, trainees, students and other professional disciplines, aspects of Audiology within the organisation.

Teaching and advising patients, parents and carers.

Understand the needs and philosophies that underpin research research ethics, evidence based healthcare

Assisting in the development of new professional techniques including clinical trials, R&D activity, equipment testing in line with departmental and Trust objectives

Participate in the evidence gathering for UKAS IQIPS accreditation process

Support junior staff in research methods and technologies.

Be responsible for the safe use of equipment of others and monitoring stock.

Ensure any faulty equipment identified by yourself or others is dealt with immediately and appropriately.

Any other duties as identified by the Audiology Service Manager

Excellent verbal communication skills with both patients and other professionals.

Ability to effectively communicate complex test results and technical information to both patients and other professionals with tact and persuasive skills as required.

Analysis and interpretation of information/test results/problems.

Maintaining Audiology statistics both electronically and manually.

Effective use of resources IT systems, maintaining patients records both electronically and manually, data extraction, reports, requiring good concentration skills.

Report writing/referral to other professionals regarding patients test results, outcomes and future care plans.

The post holder have to manipulate tools which will require excellent dexterity

Physical efforts including: Sitting, Standing, walking and occasional maneuvering of patients from wheelchair to seat or sitting to standing (and vice versa)

Mental effort: There will be a requirement to produce reports/response letters that will take high levels of concentration and appropriate time management

Emotional effort: The post holder may be exposure to distressing/emotional situations, counselling patients (inc family/carers) in relation to hearing loss. The post holder may encounter some patients with co-morbidities and/or mental health issues. Excellent communication skills and empathy will be essential

Working conditions: The post holder will work within the Audiology Dept at Tameside General Hospital and at community outreach clinics. The post holder may be exposed to wax & occasional ear discharge when completing otoscopy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc in Audiology or the equivalent professional qualification (ONC/HNC BTEC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements with a Professional Qualification in Audiology (BAAT Part I and II).
• AHCS & BAA Registration
• Must be willing to participate in any relevant training identified to develop skills required to carry out duties

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of general responsibilities related to patient information and record keeping
• Clinical experience in assessment, treatment and diagnosis of a range of hearing conditions relating to children and adults,
• Evidence of the ability to formulate treatment plans and record outcome measures for routine patients.
• Commitment to improving clinical practice and the delivery of evidence based patient focused care
• Understanding of the principles of governance.
• Evidence of professional development and knowledge

Desirable

• Ability to perform and analyse a wide range of specialized audiological hearing tests, including Diagnostic OAE testing

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of organising and prioritising own workload
• Experience of working as part of a team

Skills

Essential

• Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email, databases
• Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating factual information to patients / carers
• Effective team and organisational skills with the ability to provide support to both student and newly qualified audiologists.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must have constructive, inquiring, flexible approach to others and their work
• Firm knowledge of audiological patient management systems and information technology

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Audiology Dept, Tameside General Hospital

Fountain Street

Ashton under Lyne

OL6 9RW

Employer's website

https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)