Job summary
- The post holder will be expected to undertake and pass the required BSA Certificated Professional Audiology Training in Pure Tone Audiometry, Ear Impressions & Otoscopy. Hearing Aid Evaluation and Fitting with in-post training program that will build upon their existing generic scientific knowledge and skills where the post holder will work closely with the training co-ordinator/officer and more senior members of staff, supervisors and mentors to follow the curriculum for the local Audiology Training Program
- To work to locally and nationally agreed protocols. The training will provide experience in interventions with routine/non-complex hearing pathologies/disabilities for patients of all ages, but with a particular focus on developing skills in hearing testing, fitting of hearing aids and other elements of adult rehabilitation to become an Associate Audiologist
- To be part of and support the Acute Audiology Service Team in providing a high-quality Acute Audiology Service where the role will involve performing hearing assessments and assist with developing the individual care/management plans of patients with hearing loss
- To communicate and act in a sensitive manner, to use persuasive skills to communicate condition related information that can on occasion be complex and sensitive with patients who will have hearing difficulties and often cognitive or behavioral difficulties.
Main duties of the job
- To proactively undertake and successfully achieve the required Level of professional training to meet the Banding and professional requirements with BSA professional certification with an in-post Audiology training program
- To learn to and competently perform Otoscopy; Pure Tone Diagnostic Audiometry; Tympanometry with Screening Reflexes and Oto Acoustic Emissions, earmould impressions and hearing rehabilitation with hearing aids, in accordance with local, national, BSA, BAA, NICE professional standards policies and procedures and carry these out to the required professional standards once training is completed
- To learn to follow and competently perform recommended procedures, for each individual client in providing assessment and review of audiology patient requirements using standardised questionnaires and procedures as outlined in national/department protocols to deliver individual patient management plans
About us
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
As an Audiology Team we are working hard to support our GP, ENT colleagues and patients in the diagnostic and rehabilitation provision of Acute Audiology Services across East Kent and Thanet. We ensure that we support individuals with hearing, tinnitus and balance issues at the heart of everything we do. We are on an exciting journey where we can offer you a rewarding, flexible and supportive role in Audiology.
We are offering this Audiology Associate Healthcare Scientist position. This will be an opportunity to train and become a full Associate Audiologist with complete professional internal and external training and support, trainings with the potential opportunity to progress your education in Audiology to a level 4 & 6 Audiology Apprenticeship at a later date.
We offer a full package of benefits, including a car lease scheme; on-site childcare; generous annual leave in line with NHS terms and conditions; high street and public transport discounts; a 24/7 staff support service - and the little things that make life easier, like on-site Amazon lockers and fresh fruit and veg stalls.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in 'supporting documents'.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of NVQ/Apprenticeship Level 2 In a Healthcare Modality i.e.: Healthcare Science ?Health Social Care ?Or over 3 years of front-line direct working experience in the field of Audiology/Hearing Healthcare and can prove theoretical hearing aid knowledge ?Or 2 years as an Assistant Audiologist with the relevant professional Qualifications
Desirable
- BSA Certification in: ?Impression taking ?Practical audiology application ?Evidence of hearing aid CPD
Experience
Essential
- At least one year as a band 3 (or equivalent working level) within NHS/ voluntary sector/private healthcare environment.
- Relevant practical &/or theoretical experience in basic audiology clinical audiology procedures /practices (inc. hearing aids)
- Experience of working under pressure particularly with end users at all levels of seniority and sensory impairment
Desirable
- Working within/with an NHS Audiology Department
- Experience of working with the deaf, their families and their culture
Skills
Essential
- The ability to converse at ease with patients & to provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
- To be adept at minor hearing aid repairs & battery issue
- Solid and dependable customer and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate requests and actions using rationale appropriate to the audience, in order to overcome any barriers to understanding especially having an ability to deal sensitively with the hearing impaired
- Proven ability to think and act fast and deliver pragmatic and effective solutions.
- Good IT, literacy & numeric skills
- Understand a range of work procedures, some of which are non-routine, but require a solid base of theoretical knowledge gained by working within an NHS environment
Governance
Essential
- To competently and effectively work within local and national Audiological professional protocols and practices
- To competently and effectively work within the Trust Values, protocols and practices
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a good clear use of language with an effective level of English to enable skillful communication verbally & written
- The ability to absorb, apply and utilise new information
- Customer orientated, reliable, confident, approachable, a self-motivated team player willing and able to contribute ideas to the wider team
- The ability to exercise and manage own work effectively, and have a flexible and versatile approach to problem solving
- Demonstrate flexibility to adapt with the needs of a changing service
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and to also work unsupervised but to seek advice when necessary
- The ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team
- To remain calm under pressure
Other
Essential
- To have a knowledge & understanding of the Trust Values
- Ability travel in a timely manner between Trust sites
- To be capable and willing to undertake the required training throughout employment within this post to achieve/maintain professional compliancy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A minimum of NVQ/Apprenticeship Level 2 In a Healthcare Modality i.e.: Healthcare Science ?Health Social Care ?Or over 3 years of front-line direct working experience in the field of Audiology/Hearing Healthcare and can prove theoretical hearing aid knowledge ?Or 2 years as an Assistant Audiologist with the relevant professional Qualifications
Desirable
- BSA Certification in: ?Impression taking ?Practical audiology application ?Evidence of hearing aid CPD
Experience
Essential
- At least one year as a band 3 (or equivalent working level) within NHS/ voluntary sector/private healthcare environment.
- Relevant practical &/or theoretical experience in basic audiology clinical audiology procedures /practices (inc. hearing aids)
- Experience of working under pressure particularly with end users at all levels of seniority and sensory impairment
Desirable
- Working within/with an NHS Audiology Department
- Experience of working with the deaf, their families and their culture
Skills
Essential
- The ability to converse at ease with patients & to provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
- To be adept at minor hearing aid repairs & battery issue
- Solid and dependable customer and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to communicate requests and actions using rationale appropriate to the audience, in order to overcome any barriers to understanding especially having an ability to deal sensitively with the hearing impaired
- Proven ability to think and act fast and deliver pragmatic and effective solutions.
- Good IT, literacy & numeric skills
- Understand a range of work procedures, some of which are non-routine, but require a solid base of theoretical knowledge gained by working within an NHS environment
Governance
Essential
- To competently and effectively work within local and national Audiological professional protocols and practices
- To competently and effectively work within the Trust Values, protocols and practices
Personal/Professional Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a good clear use of language with an effective level of English to enable skillful communication verbally & written
- The ability to absorb, apply and utilise new information
- Customer orientated, reliable, confident, approachable, a self-motivated team player willing and able to contribute ideas to the wider team
- The ability to exercise and manage own work effectively, and have a flexible and versatile approach to problem solving
- Demonstrate flexibility to adapt with the needs of a changing service
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and to also work unsupervised but to seek advice when necessary
- The ability to work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team
- To remain calm under pressure
Other
Essential
- To have a knowledge & understanding of the Trust Values
- Ability travel in a timely manner between Trust sites
- To be capable and willing to undertake the required training throughout employment within this post to achieve/maintain professional compliancy
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
