Undertake hearingaid repairs which will include: repair/replacement of hearing aids, basicexamination of patients ears for wax etc, modification of patients ear-mouldsusing electrical grinder, re-tube moulds and instruct patient/carer on thebasic care of hearing aids.
Fitting of earmoulds /swim plugs to adult patients.
Take impressionsof selected patients ears in order to have an ear mould made which includesperforming otoscopic examinations; be able to identify contra-indications forimpression taking.
Can programme,fit and assess a range of basic digital hearing aids to selected adult patients(where a replacement/second aid is needed). Communicate factual information ina sensitive way and encourage patients on a programme of use with the hearingaid. Carry out subsequent follow-ups of these patients and make basic fine-tuneadjustments to digital aids. Allpatients will be hearing impaired but some will be more difficult tocommunicate with and will need reassurance and persuasion in accepting theirhearing loss/hearing aid.
Main duties of the job
To undertaketelephone follow-up appointments
Daily preparationof test equipment including; basic maintenance /calibration/cleaning andaccurate documentation of equipment for own use.
Assist seniorstaff with non-routine balance testing on adults.
Contributing todiscussions on service development and providing comment on new departmentalpolicies.
Organise ownday-to-day work tasks and activities.
Referringclinical decisions outside own experience to a qualified audiologist
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close aposition early.
BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Goodrating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment andachieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. Weare proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainablefuture for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
Therehas never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at paceand a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation,where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journeyto sustainability and growth.
BarnsleyHospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunityand fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnicorigin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion orbelief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS(criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by thesuccessful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
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Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attachedJob Description and Person Specification for full details of the role andresponsibilities.
SupportingDocuments
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Person Specification
Qualifications
* 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 which must include maths, English and a Science or equivalent.
* Level 3 Physiological Science Training Apprenticeship or willingness to complete.
Knowledge and Awareness
* Knowledge or understanding of the roles of the healthcare science workforce.
Experience
* Previous experience of working in audiology or of a hospital environment or patient/public care service
* In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
* In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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