Audiologist

Job description

Job responsibilities

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. Attendance at regular update meetings and training courses as appropriate. Involvement with the maintenance and calibration of technical equipment. Maintain patient records appropriately Assist in the maintenance of appropriate stock levels.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• BSc. Audiology or - BAAT (parts I&II) plus Btec Medical Physics & Physiological Measurement or - Dip HE in Audiology or - Equivalent qualification - Eligible for registration with RCCP
• One year undergraduate placement in an Audiology Department as part of the Audiology Degree OR one year experience of working in NHS audiology
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Ability to communicate complex clinical information to the hearing impaired, their families and carers
• Ability to use computerised patient management system
• Good time management skills - Good organisational skills- Good written communication
• Ability to formulate appropriate clinical management strategies based on case history and relevant test results
• Theoretical knowledge of digital hearing aid fitting.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

CHEC

Address

Rowland Hill House, Boythorpe Road,

Chesterfield

S49 1HQ

Employer's website

https://www.communityhealthservices.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)