Sessional Audiologist

Chec (Community Health And Eyecare); Swindon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Bluelight Card discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Tech scheme

Employee discounts portal

Training and development plan

Job summary

CHEC is expanding its audiology team in Swindon and seeks an audiologist on a sessional basis. You will perform adult hearing assessments, routine audiometry, hearing aid fitting, validation and ongoing support following CLS/department protocols.

Responsibilities include aural impressions, Real Ear measurements, public health alignment, and maintaining patient records. The role offers flexible sessional hours within CHEC's community health network in England.

Qualifications

• Qualified Audiologist with BSc/BAAT and Dip HE or equivalent.
• Eligible for RCCP registration with NHS audiology placement or experience.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake hearing assessments for adults of all ages.
• Conduct routine audiometry, tympanometry and reflex testing.
• Assess, fit and validate hearing aids with ongoing support.
• Take aural impressions and perform Real Ear/RECD validations as appropriate.
• Maintain patient records and stock levels; attend updates and training.

Skills

Autonomous working

Team player

Communication of complex clinical info

Time management

Organisational skills

Written communication

Education

BSc Audiology or BAAT + Dip HE in Audiology / equivalent

Tools

Computerised patient management system

Job description

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).

Why work for us?

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Buy and sell annual leave scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Company pension
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• Bluelight Card, hundreds of discount and cashback options
• Performance review with a training and development plan
• Employee discounts portal
• Gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech scheme