Job Title: Hearing Aid Dispenser
Reporting to: Regional Manager
Package: Up to £40,000 p/a + Monthly Commission + Company Car
Location: Stevenage and surrounding areas
Days: Weekdays only, No Weekends
Job Summary: As a domiciliary Audiologist/ Hearing Aid Dispenser, you can help our most vulnerable patients with their hearing in the comfort of their homes. You will play a crucial role in providing audiological testing services to patients in the comfort of their homes, in-store (certain locations) as well as supporting the NHS.
Clinical Responsibilities:
* Manage a daily schedule of adults with hearing loss.
* Pure Tone Audiometry including masking as required.
* Tests for non-organic hearing loss.
* Testing for Noise Induced Hearing Loss.
* Taking aural impressions and selection of appropriate ear moulds.
* Selection and programming/fitting of appropriate hearing instruments.
* Provision of a full, structured, patient centric aftercare programme to ensure maximum satisfaction.
* Provide appropriate support for individuals with hearing loss.
* Use appropriate outcome measures, both subjective and objective to ensure hearing instruments are providing maximum benefit and use evidence-based practice to support this.
* Use of Real Ear Measurement equipment to validate and verify hearing instrument fittings.
* Commit to lifelong learning to ensure that you keep up to date with the latest developments in Audiology.
* Responsible for daily maintenance of test equipment and arrange calibration as and when required.
* Provide ear care and wax removal where required (appropriate training will be provided).
* Follow best practice principles with regard to infection control in the workplace.
Professional Responsibilities:
* Meet the appropriate level of expertise to register with the HCPC as a Hearing Aid Dispenser (appropriate training will be provided as needed).
* Demonstrate the ability to reflect on own practice with peers and management and to identify own strengths and development needs.
* Be responsible for own professional actions and to recognise own professional boundaries and when to seek advice from others.
* Contribute as part of a clinical team and be willing to discuss client needs with others.
* Attend appropriate supervision and training in order to maintain skills and knowledge and to expand Scope of Practice whilst ensuring compliance with HCPC CPD requirements.
* Be responsible for maintain own CPD records in a form acceptable to the HCPC.
* Understand the principles of clinical governance and its application to professional practice in Audiology.
* Responsible for ensuring staff are aware and comply with all Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
* Responsible for ensuring staff are aware and comply with Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies and Procedures.
Your Skills & Experience:
* Effective and flexible communicator to multiple parties
* Use of digital systems and attention to detail
* Confident driver with at least two years driving experience with the ability to find multiple locations
* Works calmly under pressure
* Pragmatic approach when problem solving
* Organised and able to multitask
* Working within own clinical knowledge and limitations
What We Offer:
* Basic salary of up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
* Monthly commission
* Private Medical Insurance
* Company car
* Life Assurance x 4
* Access to health & wellbeing initiatives
* Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5% on successful completion of probationary period.
* Access to our colleague assistance programme, Health Assured supporting the wellbeing of the workforce.
* 25 days holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays)
* Discounted eyewear and hearing products after qualifying period.
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