Audiologist

NHS; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious goals and growth. We care about our people, and we care about the future of eye health and how CHEC can play an innovative part in making this great, with your help. If you are care focused and looking to join an organisation that is thriving on success, then CHEC is your employer of choice! We have an exciting opportunity for an Audiologist to join us as we continue to expand throughout the UK.

Main duties of the job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audiologist to join the team on a sessional basis. As an Audiologist you will undertake hearing assessment of adults of all ages, cover all routine aspects of audiometric testing as well as conducting hearing aid assessment, fitting, validation and ongoing support of adults and families.

About us

Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care. CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services. CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies.

Job responsibilities

1. Undertake hearing assessment of adults of all ages including history taking and discussion with patient and/or caregiver as required.
2. Undertake all routine aspects of audiometric testing, including audiometry (air and bone conduction), tympanometry & acoustic reflex testing.
3. Undertake hearing aid assessment, fitting, validation and ongoing support of adults and families, with both analogue and DSP instruments according to MSE/department protocols.
4. Take aural impressions on patients of all ages according to British Society of Audiology recommended procedures.
5. 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.
6. Actively promote a patient focused approach and apply such principles throughout the service.
7. Liaise with external agencies (e.g. Cochlear implant teams) as appropriate.
8. Modify NHS hearing aids and ear moulds in all cases.
9. Attend regular update meetings and training courses as appropriate.
10. Involve in the maintenance and calibration of technical equipment.
11. Maintain patient records appropriately.
12. Assist in the maintenance of appropriate stock levels.

Person Specification

Experience

• 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, and 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.