Audiologist

TieTalent; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in audiology services is expanding its team and seeks a qualified Audiologist to provide diagnostic assessments, rehabilitative treatments, and support various medically-related tasks for hearing-impaired adults. This role involves engaging with patients, ensuring compliance with regulations, and participating in professional development to maintain state registration and quality of service.

Qualifications

• Must have state registration as an Audiologist (AHCS).
• Membership of the British Academy of Audiology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostic assessments and rehabilitative treatments for hearing-impaired adults.
• Fit analogue and digital hearing aids for adults.
• Manage assessment, fitting, follow-up, and aftercare services.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Dexterity

Technical skills

IT skills

Mediating skills

Adaptability

Education

State registration as an Audiologist

Membership of the British Academy of Audiology (preferred)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Here at Latus, we have ambitious growth and strategic plans to expand our business over the next year. We are looking to grow our teams and seek like-minded, professional individuals to support our journey.

• Perform duties in line with the scope of practice and company audiology protocols.
• Provide diagnostic assessments of hearing loss and rehabilitative treatments for hearing-impaired adults.
• Offer direct access audiology services.
• Occasionally undertake medico-legal work, occupational health work, or other suitable tasks.
• Maintain compliance with AHCS registration & HCPC code where applicable.
• Must be a State registered Audiologist (AHCS).
• Membership of the British Academy of Audiology is preferred.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess hearing of adult patients referred from Primary Care.
• Conduct hearing aid assessments for adults.
• Fit analogue and digital hearing aids for adults.
• Perform real ear measurements where appropriate.
• Review and maintain hearing aids for adults.
• Carry out hearing aid repairs and cleaning.
• Take earmould impressions.
• Plan aural rehabilitation programmes for hearing-impaired adults.
• Provide ENT cover.
• Perform tympanometry, ear syringing, and microsuction.
• Ensure personal and professional development.
• Manage assessment, fitting, follow-up, and aftercare services appropriately.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues and senior personnel.
• Be responsible for service provision across various ICBs in line with national guidance.
• Utilize the patient management system to record all clinical activity.
• Ensure service compliance with national and local quality assurance and clinical audit standards.
• Maintain stock accountability.
• Review clinical and IT equipment requirements and report issues to Head Office.
• Liaise with Quality Assurance to handle complaints.
• Provide NHS services from general practice; note that facility design is outside our control.
• Ensure work locations are clean and fit for purpose, reporting non-conformities.
• Conduct patient domiciliary visits as necessary.

COMMUNICATION

• Communicate effectively with the NHS Account Team and liaise with clinical and administrative staff locally and at Head Office.
• Engage effectively with patients and carers.
• Attend and participate in training meetings.
• Report clinical incidents or accidents promptly.
• Report maintenance or IT issues per company policy.
• Coordinate with GPs and referral sources.

TRAINING

• Take responsibility for personal development.
• Undertake mandatory training.
• Maintain State Registration via CPD.
• Participate in training to update professional skills.
• Recommend relevant training courses.
• Stay informed about professional body and AHCS requirements.

OTHER

• Perform any other duties deemed necessary.
• Maintain professional development to meet job demands.
• Undertake additional duties as required, consistent with job responsibilities.
• Conduct all responsibilities with confidentiality and in line with SLAs.
• Present a professional image and foster positive relationships with colleagues and clients.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially clarity in speech.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse staff and patients.
• Well-developed dexterity and technical skills.
• Proficient IT skills.
• Flexible working hours and environment.
• Valid driving license and own transport.
• Good mediating skills.
• Adaptability to change.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to GDPR and Data Protection policies.