Job overview
Senior Audiologist Band 6 (Adult and paed split role)
rs per week over 5 days
If you are driven by quality, patient and staff engagement, a desire to improve patient care and want to work within a Trust similarly committed then this is a post you will want to apply for.
Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust Audiology is committed to providing the highest quality services to the population we serve, or audiology departments are state of the art and our team is outstanding. So we are looking for an outstanding clinician to join our team
You will have a BSC Audiology or equivalent ( BAAT or CAC qualifications, or an approved diploma with CCC.) You must have appropriate NHS or other experience consistent with your qualifications.
This band 6 post will be working across both adult and paediatric services, We provide hospital based clinics for the adult hearing aid services for the local general population and adults with learning disabilities, along with Hearing therapy, vestibular services and group clinics. Our paediatric service is hospital based for diagnostic and rehab work while we also deliver second tier services for our paediatric population in a community setting. You will also be supporting our private dispensing clinics.The work is varied with opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge while working in an outstanding team of multidisciplinary professionals.
Main duties of the job
This post is for a suitably qualified Audiologist with a proven track record of providing excellent clinical services, working with adults and children. To work as part of the audiology team to provide auditory and vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation for both our adult and paediatric services.
You will work autonomously and perform routine audiological investigations on individuals of all ages, to support the differential diagnosis of auditory dysfunction. You will provide and assist in second tier community paediatric audiology clinics, using age appropriate testing techniques including VRA and produce reports to various medical and education colleagues
You will agree aural rehabilitation for patients of all ages, including the selection, fitting and exchange of a range of NHS digital hearing aids, the taking of aural impressions and giving advice on assistive listening devices.
You will advise junior colleagues on treatment plans and technical issues
You will support the delivery of the paediatric diagnostic and rehabilitation service working closely with Audiovestibular clinicians and senior Audiologists. This will include the provision of diagnostic ABR to the NHSP population.
Working for our organisation
St George’s, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George’s Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).
After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
General: This post is for a suitably qualified Audiologist with a proven track record of providing excellent clinical services, working with adults and children.
Specific: To work as part of the audiology team to provide auditory diagnostics and rehabilitation for both our adult and paediatric service
Duties and responsibilities
Clinical
1. Perform routine audiological investigations on individuals of all ages, to support the differential diagnosis of auditory dysfunction.
2. Provide and assist in second tier community paediatric audiology clinics, using age appropriate testing techniques including VRA and produce reports to various medical and education colleagues
3. Agree aural rehabilitation for patients of all ages, including the selection, fitting and exchange of a range of NHS digital hearing aids, the taking of aural impressions and giving advice on assistive listening devices.
4. Advising junior colleagues on treatment plans and technical issues
5. Support the delivery of the paediatric diagnostic and rehabilitation service working closely with Audiovestibular clinicians and senior Audiologists. This will include the provision of diagnostic ABR to the NHSP population.
6. Complete routine follow up checks of hearing aid use
7. Undertake routine hearing aid repair/servicing clinics
8. Perform advanced tests of middle ear function, tinnitus evaluation and objective measurement procedures.
9. Perform ward visits to in-patients requiring assessment or hearing aid issue or repair
10. Provide expert audiological support for ENT and Audiological Medicine clinics
11. Undertake assessments of adult patients with hearing difficulties using the direct referral system
12. Support the delivery of the Hearoic private dispensing service .
13. Offer wax removal, including micro-suction clinics
14. Provide cover for colleagues as required
Administrative
15. Assist with the ordering of Stock and Non-Stock items.
16. Ensure the availability of up-to-date patient information leaflets
17. Ensure data entered on Audiology Patient Management System is accurate and current.
18. Complete data entries on all systems used within the department
19. Correspond with GP’s, Education services and other professionals as appropriate
Governance
Perform Stage A and B daily/weekly equipment calibration checks
Work in accordance with local protocols to ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained
Actively participate in clinical audit
Ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times and reports any problems to the Audiology Team Leader at the earliest opportunity.
Assist in the annual equipment calibration programme.
Team Role
Support the Heads of Service with the implementation of new service developments/protocols.
Ensure the working environment is clean and tidy and that all necessary supplies are available.
Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment
Education and Training/Self Development
Provide mentorship for Students in the department, liaising with universities and supervising logbooks
Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required, supported by regular PDR
Attend professional meetings as required
Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health and Safety, as applicable
General
Any other duties may be discussed and agreed with the Heads of Audiology Services.
Person specification
Knowledge and skills
Essential criteria
20. Demonstrates understanding of issues surrounding hearing impairment and impact on quality of life for the whole family
21. Ability to prescribe and fit hearing aids
22. Demonstrates ability to conduct appropriate hearing tests on a wide range of patients
23. Demonstrates a knowledge of test protocols
24. Experience of man management
25. Knowledge of equipment and calibration issues
26. Demonstrates excellent communication/interpersonal skills
27. Good non-verbal communication skills
28. Good time management
29. Demonstrate ability to work effectively without direct supervision
30. Demonstrates good organisational/prioritising skills
31. Good computer skills
Desirable criteria
32. Sign language skills
33. Extended range of therapy skills
34. Advanced rehab skills
Qualifications
Essential criteria
35. BSC audiology or equivalent
Desirable criteria
36. Membership of professional bodies
37. Msc Aud registered HAC dispenser
Experience
Essential criteria
38. Qualified practitioner with NHS clinical experience, with clinical responsibility
39. Exposure to advanced diagnostic testing
40. Track record of hearing aid management for varied population and from Direct access referrals
41. Responsibility for running own clinics
Your recruitment team
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Applicant requirements
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Application numbers
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Further details / informal visits contact
Namenicola charltonJob titleHead of Adult AudiologyEmail addressTelephone number02082962912