Healthcare Science Practitioner Audiologist
Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
We have an exciting opportunity to join our busy Audiology Department at Leighton Hospital. We serve a population of 405,000 across a range of locations.
Main duties of the job
The department currently provides a range of services including:
* Direct referral for hearing aid assessment
* Adult aural rehabilitation (including domiciliary and outreach clinics)
* Support to ENT
* Pediatric assessment and rehabilitation (supporting the Pediatric services Women's and Children's)
* Tinnitus assessment and therapy
The role will involve assessment and rehabilitation of adults. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual who enjoys new challenges. We are required to work flexibly, which will include evening clinics.
Job responsibilities
* A practicing Healthcare Practitioner, who contributes towards provision of a comprehensive Audiology Service.
* Assists the Audiology Manager in the daily clinical work of the department and is responsible for managing their own workload without direct supervision.
* This involves basic rehabilitative care, diagnostic assessments of hearing, and care for adult hearing aid users, children over 5 years of age, and their carers/relatives.
* Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills with other professionals and service users, including patients, carers and relatives.
* Takes part in contributing to service development and maintains professional standards.
* Maintains patient and departmental records both written and electronic using computer databases and word processing.
* Provides clinical assessments and hearing aid programming and provision using complex computer software and specific specialised hardware.
* Assists in one or more of the specialist areas of Audiology Service provision.
Person Specification
Knowledge
* BSc in Audiology or equivalent (Dip Audiology with relevant BSc or BAA parts 1 & 2 with H'Tec/B'Tec MPPM)
* Professional knowledge acquired through 4 year BSc in Audiology or 2-year postgraduate Diploma in Audiology.
Skills
* Ability to communicate effectively with all client groups.
* Ability to perform a wide range of audiological tests.
* Basic computer skills.
* Ability to work off own initiative within the role.
* Apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations requiring fine manual dexterity.
Values
* A commitment to quality and safety.
* A recognition of the importance of showing respect, dignity and compassion to patients and colleagues.
* A listening, learning and leading approach.
* A commitment to work together to create the best outcomes.
* Must demonstrate the Trust's values around both raising concerns at work, and how to treat others who raise concerns.
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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