Audiologist - Band 5
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Job summary
Are you passionate about patient care?
Is your super power communication?
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic Band 5 audiologist to join our friendly dedicated team at Broomfield Hospital. If you are looking for an opportunity to develop your audiology career, or you are approaching the end of your degree and looking for your first position, this could be the post for you.
We are a super friendly team of 16 that will support you in our busy but fun working environment.
We cover clinics in Braintree and Maldon so a willingness to travel is essential.
Main duties of the job
Undertake hearing assessment of adults of all ages. This to include history taking and discussion with patient and/or caregiver as required.
Undertake all routine aspects of audiometric testing. This will include audiometry (air and bone conduction) tympanometry & acoustic reflex testing.
Undertake hearing aid assessment, fitting, validation and ongoing support of adults and families, with both analogue and DSP instruments according to MSE/department protocols.
Take aural impressions on patients of all ages, according to British Society of Audiology recommended procedures.
Undertake hearing aid validation using Real Ear Measurement systems, RECD, and free field testing as appropriate, and act appropriately on information obtained from insertion gain testing.
Actively promote a patient focused approach and apply such principles throughout the service.
Liaison with external agencies (e.g. Cochlear implant teams) as appropriate
Modification of NHS hearing aids and ear moulds in all cases.
Participation in community and domiciliary visits as required.
Attendance at regular update meetings and training courses as appropriate.
Involvement with the maintenance and calibration of technical equipment.
Assist with clerical duties when required.
Maintain patient records appropriately using Practice navigator database.
Collation of statistics from the activity within the department.
Assist in the maintenance of appropriate stock levels.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people. We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook - if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.
We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.
Details
Date posted
15 May 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-SUR-BR-9996
Job locations
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Court Road
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
Employer's website
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