Audiologist

NHS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job description

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The Adult Audiology Clinical Diagnostic and Aural Rehabilitation service of Broadgreen Hospital, part of University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, has a vacancy for a Band 5 Audiologist.

The successful individual will be responsible for delivering comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative services for adults.

Applicants should possess a BSc Audiology Honours degree or equivalent qualification.

Applicants should also have, or be able to achieve RCC/HCPC registration, and membership of BAA while not essential is desirable.

This post is suitable for newly qualified graduate audiologists.

Main duties of the job

To contribute towards the provision of a comprehensive Audiology Service and to assist in the daily clinical work of the department, including:

• New hearing assessments, hearing reassessments, hearing instrument fittings, routine review appointments and repairs.
• Clinical support to the ENT service.
• Daily maintenance and calibration of all Audiology equipment.

Job responsibilities

• Contributes to the core aspects of adult aural rehabilitation and diagnostic testing.
• Participate in the repairs sessions, supply of batteries, re-tubing of ear moulds and taking impressions for ear moulds.
• Deal with queries and problems presented by patients and carers and referring them to the appropriate professional if required.
• Deliver the Audiology service at satellite stations and on the ward as required.
• Attend departmental training programmes to meet the needs of the service.
• Work closely with all members of the Audiology/ENT/Clinical Engineering teams.
• Assist in the supervision of clinical work of more junior Audiology staff.
• Assist in developing clinical services in line with departmental and Trust objectives, national quality and best practice guidelines.
• Ensure the effective and efficient use of resources, utilizing the current departmental patient Management System and IT software.
• Provide support and guidance to non-technical staff.
• Comply with health and safety in the department carrying out risk assessments, safety audits, and staff awareness in conjunction with the line manager.
• Any other duties as agreed with the Audiology Services Manager/ Highly Specialised Audiology Practitioner.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc(Hons) / Diploma in Audiology or equivalent.
• Will have achieved a minimum of BSc in Audiology (or equivalent qualifications Diploma in Audiology, H'Tech/B'Tec MPPM/NVQ3 and BAAT parts 1 & 2).
• Responsible for own CPD and professional qualifications compliance.
• Registered with RCCP.

Experience

• Experience in adult testing, hearing aid fittings and rehabilitation.
• Application of advances in own practice.
• Evidenced experience working in an acute care setting. This may have been gained during placement year.
• Voluntary work in an Audiology related field.

Knowledge

• Knowledge acquired through trainee experience within an Audiology department.
• Knowledge of NHS networks/ referral routes.
• A working knowledge of Practice Navigator.

Skills

• Basic counselling.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative within the role.
• Able to plan and prioritise own case load.
• Apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations requiring fine manual dexterity.

Other

• Diffuse conflict situations.
• You will be expected to undertake study/training that will assist you in providing a high standard of care in the profession and to maintain CPD portfolio in accordance with Trust policy.

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.