Clinical Scientist/Specialist Hearing Implant Audiologist
Band 7
Main area: Hearing Implant Programme
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Fixed term: 12 months (maternity leave cover)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Flexibility may be required)
* Part time
* Flexible working
* Compressed hours
Job ref: 387-WC-7174-NG
Site: WEHIP, St Michael's Hospital
Town: Bristol
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 25/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 05/12/2024
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
West of England Hearing Implant Programme
We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Clinical Scientist/Audiologist to provide specialist audiological skills within the Hearing Implant Multi-Disciplinary Team. The post holder will assess and manage predominantly adults with hearing loss from referral to post-implant programming, maintenance, and rehabilitation for all Hearing Implants including Cochlear Implants, BAHA, and Middle Ear Implants.
The post holder will be based at St Michael’s Hospital, Bristol, but as a regional service, outreach clinics are held across the South West. Experience of different hearing implant devices is desirable.
Main duties of the job
* To be part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals based at St Michael’s Hospital, Bristol providing high-quality scientific and technical audiological input to the regional specialist West of England Hearing Implant Programme (WEHIP).
* Provide a comprehensive audiological assessment and ongoing management of adult hearing implant patients.
* To be involved in all aspects of the patient pathway from referral to post-implant programming, maintenance, and rehabilitation for all Hearing Implants including Cochlear Implants, BAHA & Middle Ear Implants.
* To work collaboratively with SLTs & team psychologist, in assessment, joint report writing, reviews, and joint goal setting.
* Communicate effectively with patients with significant hearing loss.
* To consult with patients and their families/carers with empathy and understanding using excellent communication skills.
* Provide advice and support to patients and families on the maintenance, repair, and replacement of equipment.
* Use advanced knowledge and experience of audiology to carry out comprehensive audiological assessment of referrals including patients with additional multiple disabilities and/or complex needs.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
* MSc in Audiology or equivalent qualification to MSc level with a BSc in audiology or equivalent qualification
* Registered with the HCPC or RCCP
Knowledge and Experience
* Highly specialised knowledge of audiology acquired through a combination of experience and post-graduate/post-registration training.
* Knowledge of data protection act and patient confidentiality.
* Experience of assessing and treating adults with severe-profound learning losses and experience with complex social, behavioural or medical needs.
* Experience of working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in assessment, joint report writing, reviews, and joint goal setting.
Skills and Abilities
* Experience with audiology Patient Management System and Database systems such as Auditbase.
* Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
* Proficient in using routine NHS hearing aid fitting software and Implant software and associated medical devices.
* Able to work well under pressure and prioritise workload.
* Exhibit good judgement and excellent decision-making.
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
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