Hearing Aid Dispenser - Exeter Exeter

Meeveem Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Private medical insurance

Life assurance x4

Holiday entitlement

Pension 5% employee/5% employer

Health & wellbeing programme

Eye/hearing discount

Job summary

Meeveem Limited is seeking a domiciliary audiologist to deliver high-quality audiology services in patients' homes across Exeter and surrounding areas. You will conduct testing, fitting of hearing instruments, and provide thorough aftercare while working within HCPC guidelines.

Responsibilities include managing daily schedules, using Real Ear Measurement equipment, and supporting patients with hearing loss through compassionate, evidence-based care. A valid driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Registered with the HCPC as a Hearing Aid Dispenser or eligible for registration.
• Full driving licence with at least two years driving experience covering multiple locations.
• Excellent communication and patient-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a daily schedule of adults with hearing loss.
• Pure Tone Audiometry including masking as required.
• Tests for non-organic hearing loss.
• Testing for Noise Induced Hearing Loss.
• Taking aural impressions and selection of appropriate ear moulds.
• Selection and programming/fitting of appropriate hearing instruments.
• Provide patient-centred aftercare to maximise satisfaction.
• Use outcome measures to ensure instrument benefit and evidence-based practice.

Skills

Communication

Driving

Multitasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

HCPC registration or eligible

Tools

Real Ear Measurement

Hearing instrument fitting equipment

Job description

Package

Up to £40,000 + Monthly Commission + Company Car

Location

Exeter and Surrounding areas

Days

Weekdays only, No Weekends

Job Summary

As a domiciliary audiologist, you can help our most vulnerable patients with their hearing in the comfort of their homes. You will play a crucial role in providing audiological testing services to patients in the comfort of their homes

Clinical Responsibilities

• To manage a daily schedule of adults with hearing loss.
• Pure Tone Audiometry including masking as required.
• Tests for non-organic hearing loss.
• Testing for Noise Induced Hearing Loss.
• Taking aural impressions and selection of appropriate ear moulds.
• Selection and programming/fitting of appropriate hearing instruments.
• Provision of a full, structured, patient centric aftercare programme to ensure maximum satisfaction.
• Provide appropriate support for individuals with hearing loss.
• To use appropriate outcome measures, both subjective and objective to ensure hearing instruments are providing maximum benefit and use evidence-based practice to support this.
• Use of Real Ear Measurement equipment to validate and verify hearing instrument fittings.
• To commit to lifelong learning to ensure that you keep up to date with the latest developments in Audiology.
• To be responsible for daily maintenance of test equipment and arrange calibration as and when required.
• To provide ear care and wax removal where required (appropriate training will be provided).
• To follow best practice principles with regard to infection control in the workplace.

Professional Responsibilities

• To meet the appropriate level of expertise to register with the HCPC as a Hearing Aid Dispenser (appropriate training will be provided as needed).
• To demonstrate the ability to reflect on own practice with peers and management and to identify own strengths and development needs.
• To be responsible for own professional actions and to recognise own professional boundaries and when to seek advice from others.
• To contribute as part of a clinical team and be willing to discuss client needs with others.
• To attend appropriate supervision and training in order to maintain skills and knowledge and to expand Scope of Practice whilst ensuring compliance with HCPC CPD requirements.
• To be responsible for maintain own CPD records in a form acceptable to the HCPC.
• To understand the principles of clinical governance and its application to professional practice in Audiology.
• Responsible for ensuring staff are aware and comply with all Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring staff are aware and comply with Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies and Procedures.

Your Skills & Experience

• Effective and flexible communicator to multiple parties
• Use of digital systems and attention to detail
• Confident driver with at least two years driving experience with the ability to find multiple locations
• Works calmly under pressure
• Pragmatic approach when problem solving
• Organised and able to multitask
• Working within own clinical knowledge and limitations

What we offer

• Basic salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company car
• Life Assurance x 4
• Access to health & wellbeing initiatives
• Contributory pension scheme (5% employee and 5% employer)
• Access to our colleague assistance programme, Health Assured supporting the wellbeing of the workforce.
• 25 days holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays)
• Discounted eyewear and hearing products after qualifying period.