Overview
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.
Responsibilities
* Undertake hearing assessment of adults of all ages. This includes history taking and discussion with patient and/or caregiver as required.
* Undertake all routine aspects of audiometric testing, including audiometry (air and bone conduction), tympanometry and 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 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, organisational skills and 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 access to essential procedures and helping 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. 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?
* Buy and sell annual leave scheme
* Refer a friend scheme
* Company pension
* Bluelight Card - 100s of discount and cashback options
* Performance review with a training and development plan
* Employee discounts portal
* Cycle to work scheme
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. Get support if you have a disability or health condition: https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have any general queries regarding this position, please contact a member of our team at careers@chec.uk or call 01772 286168.
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