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Audiologist

Action For Deafness

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Job summary

"The Service is welcoming, friendly, and responsive to patient needs. All members work extremely hard to ensure that they provide the best patient-centred care that they can and that all those who have contact with the service benefit from the best possible experience."(UKAS assessment 2024)

Action for Deafness delivers audiology services for NHS Sussex, as well as supporting charitable services for Deaf and hard of hearing people. We are seeking a qualified audiologist to join our team.

The role is 37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday. Part-time or job share applicants could be considered.

Main duties of the job

The role's purpose is to provide a professional and effective audiology service for mainly NHS and some private patients. It is primarily based in Haywards Heath, and may occasionally work in Hailsham, Steyning or Worthing.

Principal responsibilities include:

- Diagnostic pure tone audiometry to BSA Standard

- Undertaking aural impressions and ear-mould selection

- Full working knowledge of NHS and Private digital hearing aids/software

- Appropriate counselling to patients relating to their hearing loss and aid

- Working effectively as part of the team, with excellent communication and administrative abilities

About us

Action For Deafness is a charity that has supported Deaf and hard of hearing people for over 30 years. A large part of our work is providing an adult audiology service for NHS Sussex. We prioritise the quality of patient care and are IQIPSv2 accredited.

You would join a supportive and professional team of seven audiologists and seven operational staff at four sites in Sussex.

Application process

Please apply with your CV and a supporting statement. Both CV and supporting statement should be included in the 'Add CV' section of the application form. The statement should demonstrate how you meet the 'Duties and Responsibilities' and the 'Experience, Skills and Abilities' sections of the Job Description.

Date posted

25 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

B0638-25-0001

Job locations

22 Sussex Road

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

RH16 4EA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Audiologist

Reports to: Clinical Lead

Primary Objectives: To provide a professional and effective Audiology service for Action for Deafness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Perform diagnostic pure tone audiometry to BSA Standard

- Perform otoscopy and examine the ear to identify any obscure pathology

- Recognise contraindications as set out by NHS contract

- Be competent in undertaking aural impressions and ear-mould selection

- Ability to programme and fit using rear ear insertion, gain technique when safe to do so

- Have a full working knowledge of NHS and Private digital hearing aids/software

- Working knowledge of hearing instrument test box

- Ability to provide appropriate counselling to patients relating to their hearing loss and aid

- Complete COSI at initial assessment and follow-up appointment

- Maintain a full repair service for NHS and Private digital hearing aids

- Cover any ad-hoc appointments if required

- Daily administration required to maintain an effective service

Qualifications: One or more of the following: FdSc/BSc/MSc audiology, or any other recognised audiology qualification, and be HCPC/RCCP-registered

Working Relationships: Maintain good communications with staff, other service providers, manufacturers, General Practitioners and NHS

Experience, Skills and Abilities:

- Excellent keyboard skills

- Proven organisational ability

- A commitment to ensuring high standards of patient care while maintaining service delivery

- Ability to adapt to and participate in future service developments

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Audiologist

Reports to: Clinical Lead

Primary Objectives: To provide a professional and effective Audiology service for Action for Deafness.

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Perform diagnostic pure tone audiometry to BSA Standard

- Perform otoscopy and examine the ear to identify any obscure pathology

- Recognise contraindications as set out by NHS contract

- Be competent in undertaking aural impressions and ear-mould selection

- Ability to programme and fit using rear ear insertion, gain technique when safe to do so

- Have a full working knowledge of NHS and Private digital hearing aids/software

- Working knowledge of hearing instrument test box

- Ability to provide appropriate counselling to patients relating to their hearing loss and aid

- Complete COSI at initial assessment and follow-up appointment

- Maintain a full repair service for NHS and Private digital hearing aids

- Cover any ad-hoc appointments if required

- Daily administration required to maintain an effective service

Qualifications: One or more of the following: FdSc/BSc/MSc audiology, or any other recognised audiology qualification, and be HCPC/RCCP-registered

Working Relationships: Maintain good communications with staff, other service providers, manufacturers, General Practitioners and NHS

Experience, Skills and Abilities:

- Excellent keyboard skills

- Proven organisational ability

- A commitment to ensuring high standards of patient care while maintaining service delivery

- Ability to adapt to and participate in future service developments

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the 'Duties and Responsibilities' and 'Experience, Skills and Abilities' of the Job Description.

Qualifications

Essential

  • One or more of the following: FdSc/BSc/MSc audiology, or any other recognised audiology qualification, and be HCPC/RCCP-registered.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Candidates will be assessed on the basis of the 'Duties and Responsibilities' and 'Experience, Skills and Abilities' of the Job Description.

Qualifications

Essential

  • One or more of the following: FdSc/BSc/MSc audiology, or any other recognised audiology qualification, and be HCPC/RCCP-registered.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Action For Deafness

Address

22 Sussex Road

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

RH16 4EA


Employer's website

https://www.actionfordeafness.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Action For Deafness

Address

22 Sussex Road

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

RH16 4EA


Employer's website

https://www.actionfordeafness.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Chief Executive

Tom Horwood

tom.horwood@actionfordeafness.org.uk

Date posted

25 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share

Reference number

B0638-25-0001

Job locations

22 Sussex Road

Haywards Heath

West Sussex

RH16 4EA


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