Overview
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine your skills in vestibular audiology with other specialist audiology work. The post holder works within the Audiology services across Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT) where clinics take place at Manchester Royal Infirmary, Withington Community Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital. You will work within Audiology as part of the Manchester balance service and will have an interest in balance assessment and rehabilitation for patients of all ages. While the main area of work will be in balance, the varied nature of the audiology work available within Manchester Foundation Trust allows additional interests in audiology to be explored at a band 7 level – this can range from complex adult audiology, tinnitus, adults with additional needs, auditory implants and all aspects of paediatric audiology. Additional training and support will be given where required. We have state of the art equipment for balance testing including rotational chair and posturography. MFT Audiology provides a number of specialist regional and supra-regional services including the Manchester Balance Service, specialist and complex audiology and all types of auditory implants for adults and children. Our service attracts complex cases from throughout the region and through our close working relationship with ENT.
The department has close educational and research links to the University of Manchester. Successful candidates should have a recognised higher level of training and experience in Audiology.
Responsibilities
* Be responsible for complete patient journey from initial assessment to discharge or ongoing review/monitoring in all areas of the balance service.
* Perform and interpret diagnostic tests of balance using videonystagmography, calorics, Video head impulse testing, skull vibration induced nystagmus test (SVINT) including specialist equipment which may include rotational chair testing and posturography using the Equitest system.
* Perform and interpret evoked potential testing in relation to assessment of the balance system such as vestibular evoked myogenic potentials.
* Write patient reports and make recommendations for further management.
* Counsel patients in the techniques of vestibular rehabilitation to formulate an individual management plan and review outcomes using objective and subjective measures.
* Refer patients for diagnostic scans (MRI) as required.
* Attend Balance MDT meetings and deputise for the balance clinical leads as required.
* Maintain a complex case load.
Training and education
* Provide highly specialised assessment, advice and information for patients (adults and/or children) with hearing losses – including complex hearing losses.
Qualifications and requirements
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of over £3bn. The department has robust educational and research links; successful candidates should have a recognised higher level of training and experience in Audiology. The post includes opportunities for involvement in balance service development and related audiology areas as part of a Band 7 role. Additional training and support will be provided where required.
About the employer
MFT is a major academic Research Centre & Education provider with a large scale operation across Manchester, Trafford and beyond. We are a leading NHS Trust offering a range of services and a strong focus on research, innovation and sustainability through initiatives such as Hive and our Green Plan. We are committed to a culture of inclusion and equal opportunities for career development, health and wellbeing for all staff.
Contact and details
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Benjamin Adams, Job title: Head of Audiology - Clinical and Operational Lead, Email: ben.adams2@mft.nhs.uk, Telephone: 0161 217 3206. Sinead Munro, Vestibular Lead, sinéad.munro@mft.nhs.uk
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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