Audiologist

CHEC; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking an Audiologist for a sessional position in Swindon. The candidate will conduct hearing assessments, audiometric tests, and support patients with hearing aids. Ideal applicants should possess relevant qualifications and experience in NHS audiology, with strong communication and organisational skills. Join a team that values patient care and innovation in audiology.

Qualifications

• One year experience in NHS audiology or undergraduate placement in Audiology Department.
• Ability to communicate clinical information to the hearing impaired and their families.
• Theoretical knowledge of digital hearing aid fitting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hearing assessment of adults of all ages.
• Conduct all routine aspects of audiometric testing.
• Provide ongoing support for hearing aid fitting and validation.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Education

BSc in Audiology or equivalent

Eligible for registration with RCCP

Tools

Computerised patient management system

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. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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 appropriateModification 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 appropriatelyAssist 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- 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.