Job summary
Audiology Service at London North West University Healthcare NHS trust is looking for a qualified audiologist to work within their busy department in Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospitals.
The successful individual will be responsible for delivering comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative services for adults. The workload will involve working across mainly at Northwick Park Hospital and some cross site working across Central Middlesex Hospital and Ealing Hospital. The applicant must be flexible enough to travel across all sites.
The post holder will be well-motivated and innovative, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage both time and workload. The applicant will also be involved in training of BSC students and some research.
Applicants should possess a BSc Audiology Honours degree or equivalent qualification.
Applicants should be registered or eligible with RCCP/HCPC registration.
This post is suitable for newly qualified graduate audiologists.
Main duties of the job
? Undertake full Audiological assessments of patients and to assist in complex andnon-routine cases such as those with multiple disabilities and severe communicationdifficulties. This include history taking and carrying out hearing and auditory functiontests to include pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing andspeech audiometry.? Carry out examination of the ear by Otoscopy in patients including complex cases, toidentify the anatomy of an individual's ear, any abnormalities or pathology.? Analyse results to determine the next stage of diagnostics required, and to problemsolve inconsistent or erroneous findings.? Take medical histories of patients directly referred from primary care to excludepathologies requiring a medical opinion? Develop and implement Individual Plans for patients, including complex and routinecases.? Ensure that clinical equipment used is calibrated, d
About us
In addition to the fantastic support and educational benefits of working at LNWH University Trust.Staff benefits include incredibly reasonable accommodation located next to the site, salary sacrifice lease car scheme, car parking on site, childcare vouchers, crche, sports & social club, subsidized gym membership through the NHS Better Health and Fitness Corporate membership, cycle to work scheme, PScashback Black Card - NHS, Staff Excellence Awards and First Medical National NHS Staff benefit programme.Northwick Park Hospital benefits from a range of onsite facilities such as a fresh fruit stall, restaurant, dry cleaners, hair dressers, Marks and Spencer and Costa Coffee outlet.Harrow itself as an area to work/live in benefits from bustling well known high street retailers, cafes and excellent transport links to Central London. Harrow benefits from excellent schools, low rental rates and the picturesque village of Harrow on the Hill.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Holistically obtain history including the assessment of disability, handicap andexpectations. Take accurate ear impressions using suitable material for patients to include postoperative patients and those with additional needs. Modify ear moulds using the range of laboratory equipment available. Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with anunderstanding of when these cannot be adhered to:o Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needsassessment and diagnostic test results.o Accurately fit digital hearing aids to patients including those with additionalneeds.o Evaluate hearing aid fitting using real ear/probe microphone measurements,alongside aided outcome measure tools i.e. questionnaire, speech testing etc.o Follow-up to enable fine tuning of digital hearing aids and onward referral toother specialist services Provide counselling to patients/carers regarding the nature and extent of any hearingdeficit, and the options on how this could be managed. Manage distressed or angry patients/carers sensitively, especially when disclosingtest results and management options. Ensure patients/carers are fully aware of the use of any devices issued Maintain and perform repairs on all hearing aids and earmoulds, which includesretubing, reshaping of earmoulds, replacing battery drawers and testing hearing aidperformance in the test box or listening checks. Provide expert advice to other staff, ENT consultants and others.Other duties Within the above duties select and administer a wide range of diagnostic tests,structured assessment and treatment plans, working under the guidance ofdepartmental and national policies, protocols and guidance. Support the education and training of staff, MSc, PTP, STP and all students in thedepartment. Provide training to other staff groups, including medical students, nursing staff andcommunity-based health professionals. Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records using the computerised patientmanagement system. Provide written and verbal reports on patients to referrers. Assist the team leader in the maintenance and calibration of the services equipment Assist in keeping accurate activity statistics Prioritise own workload Take responsibility for own continual professional development. Participate in continuous service improvement to enhance the quality, safety andefficiency of patient care. Assist in stock and equipment management, including the carrying of equipment andstock to peripheral/ community clinics and for domiciliary services. Ensure efficient use of resources. Participate in departmental research and audit, and multi-centre trials. Actively participate in departmental team meetings and training
Job description
Job responsibilities
Holistically obtain history including the assessment of disability, handicap andexpectations. Take accurate ear impressions using suitable material for patients to include postoperative patients and those with additional needs. Modify ear moulds using the range of laboratory equipment available. Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with anunderstanding of when these cannot be adhered to:o Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needsassessment and diagnostic test results.o Accurately fit digital hearing aids to patients including those with additionalneeds.o Evaluate hearing aid fitting using real ear/probe microphone measurements,alongside aided outcome measure tools i.e. questionnaire, speech testing etc.o Follow-up to enable fine tuning of digital hearing aids and onward referral toother specialist services Provide counselling to patients/carers regarding the nature and extent of any hearingdeficit, and the options on how this could be managed. Manage distressed or angry patients/carers sensitively, especially when disclosingtest results and management options. Ensure patients/carers are fully aware of the use of any devices issued Maintain and perform repairs on all hearing aids and earmoulds, which includesretubing, reshaping of earmoulds, replacing battery drawers and testing hearing aidperformance in the test box or listening checks. Provide expert advice to other staff, ENT consultants and others.Other duties Within the above duties select and administer a wide range of diagnostic tests,structured assessment and treatment plans, working under the guidance ofdepartmental and national policies, protocols and guidance. Support the education and training of staff, MSc, PTP, STP and all students in thedepartment. Provide training to other staff groups, including medical students, nursing staff andcommunity-based health professionals. Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records using the computerised patientmanagement system. Provide written and verbal reports on patients to referrers. Assist the team leader in the maintenance and calibration of the services equipment Assist in keeping accurate activity statistics Prioritise own workload Take responsibility for own continual professional development. Participate in continuous service improvement to enhance the quality, safety andefficiency of patient care. Assist in stock and equipment management, including the carrying of equipment andstock to peripheral/ community clinics and for domiciliary services. Ensure efficient use of resources. Participate in departmental research and audit, and multi-centre trials. Actively participate in departmental team meetings and training
Person Specification
Qualification/Education
Essential
- BSc or PTP in Audiology or BAAT parts I & II or equivalent
- Registration with Health Professions Council / RCCP (or working towards registration).
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in managing Adult diagnostic and rehabilitative caseload
- Aware of all current UK Audiology guidance including NICE
- Knowledge of health service practices and understanding of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Post qualification experience working in an adult audiology department.
- Interest and aptitude for research and development of the clinical service
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with hearing impaired patients of all ages
- Able to work under pressure.
- Competent at carrying out a full range of audiological testing
- Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
Desirable
- Ability to communicate using sign language
Person Specification
Qualification/Education
Essential
- BSc or PTP in Audiology or BAAT parts I & II or equivalent
- Registration with Health Professions Council / RCCP (or working towards registration).
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
- Competent in managing Adult diagnostic and rehabilitative caseload
- Aware of all current UK Audiology guidance including NICE
- Knowledge of health service practices and understanding of clinical governance.
Desirable
- Post qualification experience working in an adult audiology department.
- Interest and aptitude for research and development of the clinical service
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively with hearing impaired patients of all ages
- Able to work under pressure.
- Competent at carrying out a full range of audiological testing
- Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working
Desirable
- Ability to communicate using sign language
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
