Main area Audiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours
* Part time
* Flexible working
* Compressed hours
27.4 hours per week (the service generally works compressed hours, flexible options available; 4 Saturdays/year pro rata) Job ref 216-LH-S6980976
Employer University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Audiology, Level 7, Derriford Hospital Town Plymouth Salary £37,338 - £44,962 Per Annum Pro Rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/03/2025 23:59
Senior Rehabilitative Audiologist/Hearing Therapist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Come and join our friendly department in a beautiful part of the country! We are seeking a suitably experienced Hearing Therapist/Senior Rehabilitative Audiologist to work in this busy department, which covers all aspects of paediatric and adult audiology across a large urban and rural community, following the retirement of our long-serving therapist. You will be expected to have either the recognised Hearing Therapy qualification or a BSc in Audiology with recognised higher training and post-graduate education in rehabilitative audiology. Given the changes in education and training over time, of course equivalent experience and qualifications will be considered. Plymouth is a vibrant city, and we have a wide variety of excellent leisure facilities on our doorstep.
Main duties of the job
1. Provides clinical service in rehabilitation of adults with hearing loss, tinnitus, hyperacusis and related conditions, and diagnostic service for patients of all ages.
2. Assists with clinical supervision and training of staff.
3. Updates own professional knowledge, keeping abreast of new technology and rehabilitation methods.
4. Undertakes audiometric tests on in/outpatients (for dual qualified staff).
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
1. To provide a comprehensive assessment and treatment of patients with hearing problems, tinnitus, misophonia and hyperacusis including those with diverse or complex presentations/multiple pathologies and use advanced clinical reasoning skills and diagnostic assessments.
2. To manage the assessment, development and implementation of appropriate specialised Rehabilitation Care Plans for patients with hearing loss, using highly specialised counselling skills.
3. To evaluate patients with Communication and Auditory Disorders, and devise appropriate Care Plans for them, including onward referral to other agencies/ Hospital Departments.
4. To deliver specialist educational packages to Carers and other Health Professionals who interact with the general public, including Deaf Awareness.
5. To give talks and/or demonstrations to other members of Health Service Staff/Social Services.
6. Take accurate aural impressions of adults and children.
7. Modify ear moulds using the range of laboratory equipment available.
8. Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with an understanding of when these cannot be adhered to:
9. Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needs assessment and diagnostic test results.
10. Accurately fit digital hearing aids to adults using real ear/probe microphone measurements, and assist senior staff in fitting children and adults with learning difficulties.
11. Follow-up to enable fine tuning of digital hearing aids and onward referral to other specialist services.
12. Manage distressed or angry patients sensitively, especially when disclosing test results and management options.
13. Provide audiological management to patients with significant co-morbidities, including mental health problems, with support from senior staff.
14. Ensure patients and/or significant others are fully aware of the use of any devices issued.
15. Fault finding to provide a timely hearing aid repair service.
16. Provide expert advice to other staff, including wards, health visitors and ENT.
Person specification
Qualifications
* BSc in Audiology or equivalent.
* Recognised counselling/therapy qualification.
* Registered as Clinical Physiologist in Audiology (AHCS) or Clinical Scientist in Audiology (HCPC).
* Recognised Hearing Therapy qualification.
Knowledge & Experience
* Therapeutic audiological rehabilitation.
* Proven knowledge of environmental aids & assistive listening devices.
* Proven evidence of recent CPD.
* Proven knowledge of patient management system.
Aptitude and abilities
* Good communication skills, written and verbal, with ability to demonstrate fluency, clarity and effectiveness at all levels.
* Effective influencing skills.
* Teaching skills.
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