Senior Specialist Audiologist – Band 6
To assist in the day‑to‑day running of the Acute Audiology Service.
Responsibilities
* Assess, review and assimilate audiological, relevant medical and other information to formulate optimal patient diagnoses and management plans, incorporating evidence‑based practice and the latest research findings.
* Perform simple and more complex test procedures, with or without supervision, as appropriate.
* Provide joint care programmes for patients with complex needs and/or tinnitus, deliver deaf‑awareness/communication training, and manage patients transferring from the Children’s to Adult Hearing Services.
* Collaborate closely with specialist clinical technical, therapy, medical and nursing staff to ensure high‑quality patient care.
* Make appropriate onward referrals and order investigative tests such as MRIs.
* Operate within the service based at Croydon University Hospital and the outreach clinic at Purley Memorial Hospital.
Context
This post was created following a revision of the ENT/Audiology pathway introduced in autumn 2018. It focuses on adults aged 18 years and older with hearing, balance and/or tinnitus disorders traditionally seen in the ENT service. The Audiology Department includes an Audiological Scientist/Audiology Manager, eight Audiologists, two Assistant Audiologists and a Hearing and Balance Therapist, supported by an experienced administration team.
The post will involve diagnostic support to ENT clinics, audiovestibular investigations, hearing aid provision and rehabilitation services, as well as an electrophysiology service.
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