Overview
As a domiciliary audiologist, 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.
Job Details
* Job Title: Hearing Aid Dispenser
* Reporting to: Regional Manager
* Location: York and surrounding areas
* Days: Weekdays only, No Weekends
* Package: Up to £40,000 p/a + Monthly Commission + Company Car
Responsibilities
* Clinical Responsibilities
* To 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.
* To 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.
* To commit to lifelong learning to ensure that you keep up to date with the latest developments in Audiology.
* To be responsible for daily maintenance of test equipment and arrange calibration as and when required.
* To provide ear care and wax removal where required (appropriate training will be provided).
* To follow best practice principles with regard to infection control in the workplace.
* Professional Responsibilities
* To meet the appropriate level of expertise to register with the HCPC as a Hearing Aid Dispenser (appropriate training will be provided as needed).
* To demonstrate the ability to reflect on own practice with peers and management and to identify own strengths and development needs.
* To be responsible for own professional actions and to recognise own professional boundaries and when to seek advice from others.
* To contribute as part of a clinical team and be willing to discuss client needs with others.
* To 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.
* To be responsible for maintain own CPD records in a form acceptable to the HCPC.
* To 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.
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.
* 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.
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.
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