Hearing Aid Dispenser - Manchester
Reporting to: Regional Manager
Package: Up to £40,000 + Monthly Commission + Company Car
Days: Weekdays only, No Weekends
Location: Manchester and surrounding areas
Job Summary: As a domiciliary audiologist, you will help our most vulnerable patients with hearing in the comfort of their homes, providing audiological testing services in patient homes, certain store locations, and supporting the NHS. You will be trusted to make autonomous decisions and valued for your professional expertise, with full support from central teams including logistical and clinical support.
Clinical Responsibilities
* Manage a daily schedule of adults with hearing loss.
* Perform Pure Tone Audiometry including masking as required.
* Conduct tests for non-organic hearing loss.
* Testing for noise induced hearing loss.
* Take aural impressions and select appropriate ear moulds.
* Select and program/fitting of appropriate hearing instruments.
* Provide 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 provide maximum benefit and use evidence-based practice.
* Use Real Ear Measurement equipment to validate and verify hearing instrument fittings.
* Commit to lifelong learning to stay up‑to‑date with latest developments in audiology.
* Manage daily maintenance of test equipment and arrange calibration as required.
* Provide ear care and wax removal where required (appropriate training will be provided).
* Follow best practice principles for infection control in the workplace.
Professional Responsibilities
* Meet appropriate level of expertise and register with HCPC as a Hearing Aid Dispenser (training provided as needed).
* Reflect on own practice with peers and management to identify strengths and development needs.
* Be responsible for own professional actions and recognize boundaries, seeking advice when needed.
* Contribute as part of a clinical team and discuss client needs with others.
* Attend supervision and training to maintain skills, expand scope of practice, and comply with HCPC CPD requirements.
* Maintain CPD records in a form acceptable to HCPC.
* Understand principles of clinical governance and its application to professional practice in audiology.
* Ensure staff comply with all infection control policies and procedures.
* Ensure staff 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 to find multiple locations.
* Work calmly under pressure.
* Pragmatic approach to problem solving.
* Organized and able to multitask.
* Work within own clinical knowledge and limitations.
What We Offer
* Basic salary up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
* 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 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.
Additional Information
We’re on a mission to change lives through better sight and hearing – one home visit at a time. Since 1987, our team of dedicated professionals has been delivering life‑enhancing care where it’s needed most.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Home Health Care Services
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