Come and join our friendly department in a beautiful part of the country!
We are seeking a suitably experienced Audiologist to work in this busy department, which covers all aspects of paediatric and adult audiology across a large urban and rural community.
We are particularly keen to appoint someone who can work with both the adult and paediatric populations. You will be expected to have a BSc in Audiology or BAA Parts 1 & 2 plus recognised higher training with demonstrable post-qualification experience or MSc plus CAC or STP.
Given the changes in education and training over time, of course equivalent demonstrable experience and qualifications will be considered.
Contact Details: - Adam Beckman, Head of Audiology Services. Tel: 01752 430844
Email: -
[email protected]
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Undertakes audiometric tests on in/outpatients.
Provides expert clinical service in rehabilitation of children and adults with hearing loss and tinnitus
Assists with clinical supervision and training of trainee staff
Updates own professional knowledge, keeping abreast of new digital hearing aid technology.
We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.
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If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process, please contact the recruitment manager for this post who will put you into contact with the recruitment team. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Clinical Duties
Rehabilitation duties
¨ Take social histories and listening needs assessments in children and adults, and combine these with diagnostic test results to develop the necessary management plans
¨ Take accurate aural impressions of children and adults
¨ Modify ear moulds using the range of laboratory equipment available
¨ Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with an understanding of when these can not be adhered to:
o Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needs assessment and diagnostic test results
o Accurately fit digital hearing aids to adults and school age children, using real ear/probe microphone measurements, and assist senior staff in fitting pre-school children
o Follow-up to enable fine tuning of digital hearing aids and onward referral to other specialist services
¨ Provide counselling to patients and/or significant others regarding the nature and extent of any hearing deficit, and the options on how this could be managed
¨ Manage distressed or angry patients sensitively, especially when disclosing test results and management options
¨ Provide audiological management to patients with significant co-morbidities, including mental health problems and learning difficulties
¨ Ensure patients and/or significant others are fully aware of the use of any devices issued
¨ Fault finding to provide a timely hearing aid repair service
¨ Manage complex cases, including taking referrals from junior staff
¨ Provide expert advice to other staff, including wards, health visitors and ENT
For further information please see attached job description
