Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Audiologist

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Job summary

  • Work in accordance with theAudiologist code of professional conduct.
  • Assessment and fitting for post aural hearing aids and bone anchored hearing aids for adults and paediatrics.
  • Specialist tinnitus management and balance rehabilitation.
  • Advanced diagnostics testing.

Main duties of the job

  • To work as part of the MDT, Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualised plans of patient care.
  • Effectively communicate with patients, relatives, and other members of the audiology team.
  • Maintain a high standard of clinical work when carrying out and supporting with audiologist procedures.
  • Ensure all areas within the audiology unit are prepared safely and according to procedure.
  • Ensure all technical equipment is checked prior to procedures and is in good working order.
  • Be aware of own individual responsibilities and training needs and keep up to date with mandatory training.
  • Ensure all policies and procedures are adhered to.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment and report any untoward incident.
  • Respect patient's confidentiality.
  • Keep accurate nursing records.

About us

  • Our department is driven by the trusts strategic objectives and organisational values such as We Care.

  • We are a small team but work well and efficiently together.

  • Park and ride is available from Doncaster racecourse to DRI Monday to Friday 6am-10pm. Also a shuttle bus is available from DRI to Bassetlaw Hospital Monday to Friday.

Details

Date posted

28 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-5479827

Job locations

Sandringham Road Hearing Clinic

Sandringham Road, Intake

Doncaster

DN2 5JH


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Work in accordance with theAudiologist code of professional conduct.
  • Assessment and fitting for post aural hearing aids and bone anchored hearing aids for adults and paediatrics.
  • Specialist tinnitus management and balance rehabilitation.
  • Advanced diagnostics testing.
  • Diagnostic testing to support ENT clinics.
  • Complete necessary training with scope of professional training.
  • Participate in performance reviews annually.
  • Contribute to cost effective use of supplies, ensuring stock is maintained at a safe level.
  • Provide opportunities for patients and relatives to comment on the provisions of the service.
  • Cooperate with the investigation of complaints.
  • Contribute to the risk assessments of patients and the working environment.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Work in accordance with theAudiologist code of professional conduct.
  • Assessment and fitting for post aural hearing aids and bone anchored hearing aids for adults and paediatrics.
  • Specialist tinnitus management and balance rehabilitation.
  • Advanced diagnostics testing.
  • Diagnostic testing to support ENT clinics.
  • Complete necessary training with scope of professional training.
  • Participate in performance reviews annually.
  • Contribute to cost effective use of supplies, ensuring stock is maintained at a safe level.
  • Provide opportunities for patients and relatives to comment on the provisions of the service.
  • Cooperate with the investigation of complaints.
  • Contribute to the risk assessments of patients and the working environment.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Registration with the RCCP
  • Computer skills

Desirable

  • 12 months experience post registration

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Legible handwriting
  • Tactful
  • Mature attitude

Desirable

  • Evidence of interpersonal skills in portfolio to be shown at interview

Organisational Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Ability to grasp new concepts
  • Problem solving skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Flexible

Desirable

  • Evidence of organisational skills in portfolio to be shown at interview.

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSC in Clinical Audiology or other route of qualifications to registration (grandfather clause in place)

Desirable

  • Knowledge of audiological software
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Registration with the RCCP
  • Computer skills

Desirable

  • 12 months experience post registration

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Legible handwriting
  • Tactful
  • Mature attitude

Desirable

  • Evidence of interpersonal skills in portfolio to be shown at interview

Organisational Skills

Essential

  • Ability to work unsupervised
  • Ability to grasp new concepts
  • Problem solving skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Flexible

Desirable

  • Evidence of organisational skills in portfolio to be shown at interview.

Qualifications

Essential

  • BSC in Clinical Audiology or other route of qualifications to registration (grandfather clause in place)

Desirable

  • Knowledge of audiological software

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

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Sandringham Road Hearing Clinic

Sandringham Road, Intake

Doncaster

DN2 5JH


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

Address

Sandringham Road Hearing Clinic

Sandringham Road, Intake

Doncaster

DN2 5JH


Employer's website

https://www.dbth.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Audiology Clinical Lead

Jennifer Chadwick

jennifer.chadwick@nhs.net

01302644955

Details

Date posted

28 July 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Pro Rata Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

272-5479827

Job locations

Sandringham Road Hearing Clinic

Sandringham Road, Intake

Doncaster

DN2 5JH


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