Assistant Technical Officer Audiology

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Hasland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in the UK is seeking an Audiology Assistant to support patients with hearing loss. Responsibilities include supervising the work of the Assistant Technical Audiologists and assisting in the hearing aid repair service. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and experience working with hearing aids. Knowledge of the Auditbase system and experience with Oticon and Phonak software is desirable. This role offers flexible working arrangements to accommodate personal needs.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Reliable individual with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in an Audiology department preferred.
• Ability to work with adults with hearing loss.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the smooth running of the hearing aid repair service.
• Supervise Assistant Technical Audiologists.
• Run autonomous repair clinics.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with hearing aids

Ability to work independently

Tools

Auditbase system

Oticon software

Phonak software

Job description

Key Duties

• Assist in the smooth running of the hearing aid repair service and the support role of ear mould management and stock organisation
• Assist in the training for new ATO staff, student Audiologists and associate Audiologists.
• Modify existing ear moulds or venting, take aural impressions to make new ear moulds according to the assessment.
• To fit, verify and instruct patient on how to use prescribed hearing aids within a current management plan.
• Examination and recording of ear and tympanic membrane condition.
• Examination and repair of hearing aid and associated accessories.

Working for our organisation

You will be part of a dedicated team who offer support to patients with hearing loss, balance problems and tinnitus. You will work within this team and the wider organisation to ensure patients receive the best possible outcomes. The successful applicant will supervise the work of the Assistant Technical Audiologists. Co‑ordinate stock orders and requirements. Run autonomous repair clinics.

Flexible Working

If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.

COVID‑19 Vaccination

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID‑19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.

UK Points‑Based Immigration System

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self‑assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.

Communications

Communications throughout the application process will be via e‑mail therefore please check your e‑mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by e‑mail (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form. If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.

Additional Information

See the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust. This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a reliable individual with excellent communication skills, at ease working with adults with a hearing loss, their family and carers. You will be working independently, as part of the Adult Audiology team, to deliver a friendly, yet professional aftercare service to patients with hearing aids. Ideally you will have worked within an Audiology department and have previous experience of working with hearing aids and people with a hearing loss. Whilst training will be given, knowledge of the Auditbase system is desirable as well as Oticon and Phonak software.