1192 - Assistant Audiologist
The closing date is 26 May 2025
Job summary
Undertake hearing aid repairs which will include: repair/replacement of hearing aids, basic examination of patients ears for wax etc, modification of patients ear-moulds using electrical grinder, re-tube moulds and instruct patient/carer on the basic care of hearing aids.
Fitting of ear moulds /swim plugs to adult patients.
Take impressions of selected patients ears in order to have an ear mould made which includes performing otoscopic examinations; be able to identify contra-indications for impression taking.
Can programme, fit and assess a range of basic digital hearing aids to selected adult patients (where a replacement/second aid is needed). Communicate factual information in a sensitive way and encourage patients on a programme of use with the hearing aid. Carry out subsequent follow-ups of these patients and make basic fine-tune adjustments to digital aids. All patients will be hearing impaired but some will be more difficult to communicate with and will need reassurance and persuasion in accepting their hearing loss/hearing aid.
Main duties of the job
To undertake telephone follow-up appointments
Daily preparation of test equipment including; basic maintenance /calibration/cleaning and accurate documentation of equipment for own use.
Assist senior staff with non-routine balance testing on adults.
Contributing to discussions on service development and providing comment on new departmental policies.
Organise own day-to-day work tasks and activities.
Referring clinical decisions outside own experience to a qualified audiologist
About us
Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
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Details
Date posted
09 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,071 to £25,674 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9163-1192E-05-25
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
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