Hearing Aid Dispenser - Torquay

OutsideClinic; Torquay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Company car

Life Assurance x 4

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Contributory pension scheme

25 days holiday entitlement

Discounted eyewear and hearing

Job summary

OutsideClinic is seeking a Hearing Aid Dispenser to deliver domiciliary audiology services in Torquay and surrounding areas. You will conduct pure-tone audiometry, fit hearing instruments, take impressions, and provide comprehensive aftercare to patients in their homes.

Working weekdays only, with a base salary up to £40,000 plus monthly commission and a company car. You will join a supportive team and liaise with central logistics and clinical staff to ensure patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Must meet HCPC requirements for Hearing Aid Dispenser.
• Ability to travel to patient homes across Torquay and surrounding areas.
• Willingness to maintain CPD records and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily domiciliary schedule for adults with hearing loss.
• Conduct Pure Tone Audiometry and masking as required.
• Test for non-organic hearing loss and Noise Induced Hearing Loss.
• Take aural impressions and select appropriate ear moulds.
• Select and programme/fitting of hearing instruments.
• Provide structured aftercare and patient-centred support.
• Utilise outcome measures to verify benefit of fittings.
• Maintain calibration and care of test equipment.
• Perform ear care and wax removal when needed (training provided).
• Adhere to infection control, health and safety policies.

Skills

Effective communicator

Digital systems

Driving ability

Composure under pressure

Problem solving

Organisation

Clinical knowledge boundary awareness

Education

HCPC registration/eligibility

Tools

Real Ear Measurement

Job description

Job Title: Hearing Aid Dispenser

Reporting to: Regional Manager

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

Location: Torquay 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

You will be trusted to make autonomous decisions and valued for your professional expertise. You'll have full support from our central teams including logistical and clinical support.

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.