Sessional Audiologist

Chec (Community Health And Eyecare); Stockport; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary policy

Cross-functional experience

Good work life balance

Positive culture

Employee relationships

Job summary

CHEC (Community Health And Eyecare) is recruiting a Sessional Audiologist to join our team in Stockport on a bank basis. The role involves hearing assessments for adults, audiometry, hearing aid fitting and ongoing support, plus coordination with external agencies as needed.

We welcome applicants with an Audiology degree and RCCP eligibility who are capable of autonomous work and team collaboration. A patient-centred approach and good IT skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc Audiology or equivalent qualifications; RCCP registration eligible.
• One year placement in an Audiology Dept or NHS audiology experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate complex clinical information to patients, families and carers.
• Experience with computerised patient management systems.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of digital hearing aid fitting principles.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hearing assessment of adults with history taking and discussion as required.
• Perform routine audiometric testing (air and bone conduction), tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing.
• Undertake hearing aid assessment, fitting, validation and ongoing support for adults and families.
• Take aural impressions following BS policy.
• Validate using Real Ear Measurement, RECD and free field testing as appropriate.
• Promote a patient-focused approach throughout the service.
• Liaise with external agencies (e.g., Cochlear implant teams) as appropriate.
• Modify NHS hearing aids and ear moulds as required.
• Attend regular update meetings and training courses.
• Maintain and calibrate technical equipment; keep patient records current.
• Assist in stock maintenance.

Skills

Autonomy

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Record keeping

Education

BSc Audiology

BAAT Part I & II

Dip HE in Audiology

RCCP registration eligible

Tools

Real Ear Measurement systems

Audiometry equipment

PMS / patient management system

Job description

Sessional Audiologist

Salary: Sessional Rate

Location: Stockport

This is a Bank vacancy that will close in 2 months at 23:59 BST.

The Vacancy

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.

About the Role

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.

We are looking for someone who can:

• 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 appropriate


• Modification 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 appropriately


• Assist in the maintenance of appropriate stock levels.

Who we are looking for:

• 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.

About CHEC

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).

As An Employer

Good relationships are built on trust, integrity, and honesty, the values that underpin CHEC's commitment to the delivery of patient focused services. We strongly believe in a strong and open relationship with our employees.

As an employer, CHEC offers a great place to work and an enthusiastic team to work within. Amongst the benefits of becoming a CHEC team member are:

• Generous salary and promotion policy


• Corporate learning


• CHEC provide cross-functional experience


• Good work life balance


• Positive culture


• Employee relationships

Access to Work

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At CHEC, we are committed to ensuring everyone has equal access and opportunity throughout the recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any general queries regarding this position, please contact a member of our team at [e-mail] or call 01772 286168.

CHEC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.