As an InHealth Audiologist you will be undertaking standard and complex adult test procedures efficiently and effectively within current guidelines.
You will be adhering to best practice audiology technique and providing expertise to ensure the appropriate examination of patients.
Working as part of a friendly team to a high standard, you will be maintaining a high level of professionalism and technical standard of work with relevant Codes of Practice.
Main duties of the job
* Undertaking audiological procedures in line with existing clinical guidelines and protocols
* Processing and triaging patient referrals in line with BSA guidelines
* Running quality assurance checks on equipment and actioning as appropriate
* Ensuring due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and to ensure patients views are sought and taken into account
* Demonstrating safe, effective practice in line with the company policies and procedures
* Assisting with the booking of patients when necessary
* Ensuring the patient information systems are maintained with accurate and up to date information
* Maintaining professional competencies and CPD
* Reporting all incidents and complaints in line with company policy
* Monitoring essential stocks and re-ordering when required
* Maintaining a professional, clean and safe working environment
* Adhering to the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
About us
InHealth is the UKs largest specialist provider of diagnostic and healthcare solutions. Our aim is to make healthcare better for patients by working collaboratively with the NHS to deliver a range of high-quality tests, scans, assessments and procedures. In the last year, we have supported more than 5 million people in their healthcare journeys, the majority of these are NHS patients and service users.
As a people-focused organisation, our teams are integral in how we deliver our services and our values of Trust, Passion, Care and Fresh Thinking underpin everything we do, influencing the way we interact with patients, customers, and colleagues.
Our mission is to be the preferred provider of high-quality diagnostics and healthcare solutions in hospitals and in accessible community settings, serving patients from 1,000 locations by 2025.
Job responsibilities
Job title: Audiologist
Hours: 36 hours per week on a local rota Monday to Friday
Clinic starts (first patient booked) at 8am and finishes at 5:45pm (last patient booked at 4:30pm). Four day working week.
Location: City Care Centre, Peterborough PE3 6DB. No car parking on site. Train station 10 minutes walk away.
What you will do:
As an InHealth Audiologist you will be undertaking standard and complex adult test procedures efficiently and effectively within current guidelines. You will be adhering to best practice audiology technique and providing expertise to ensure the appropriate examination of patients. Working as part of a friendly team to a high standard, you will be maintaining a high level of professionalism and technical standard of work with relevant Codes of Practice.
What you are responsible for:
* Undertaking audiological procedures in line with existing clinical guidelines and protocols
* Processing and triaging patient referrals in line with BSA guidelines
* Running quality assurance checks on equipment and actioning as appropriate
* Ensuring due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and to ensure patients views are sought and taken into account
* Demonstrating safe, effective practice in line with the company policies and procedures
* Assisting with the booking of patients when necessary
* Ensuring the patient information systems are maintained with accurate and up to date information
* Maintaining professional competencies and CPD
* Reporting all incidents and complaints in line with company policy
* Monitoring essential stocks and re-ordering when required
* Maintaining a professional, clean and safe working environment
* Adhering to the requirements of the Data Protection Act.
We are looking for someone who has:
* Proven knowledge of the requirements of an audiologist's role in the care of patients, and to colleagues
* Computer literacy with accurate data entry skills and attention to detail
* Proven competency in verbal and written communication
* The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
* Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principle
* Infection control training, manual handling and patient transfer training, plus health and safety awareness.
You should apply if you have the below experience:
* Masters or bachelor's degree in Audiological Science or equivalent
* BAA/BSA part 1 and part 2
* Membership of RCCP, BAA, HCPC, or relevant professional body
Person Specification
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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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