Job summary
We are a progressive audiology service which provides multidisciplinary services including a diagnostic and rehabilitation service for children/adults, Baha service, Vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation service, Tinnitus and Hyperacusis service and the provision of private hearing aids.
Staff members benefit from taking part in a wide range of educational and professional development opportunities comprising of monthly clinical training sessions, journal clubs, and case study sessions. Staff members are also supported to attend audiology training courses. In addition, there are plenty of in-house educational activities ranging from training programmes on audiology specialities (e.g., paediatric, tinnitus, vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation, physiological measurements etc) to taking part in ongoing research projects.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Perform a range of technical activities related to the disorders of hearing for adults.
- Provide Audiological cover for ENT clinics.
- Provide a comprehensive hearing aid service to adult patients referred to the Audiology department including fitting and fine tuning of hearing aids.
- Help with the day to day running and routine organisation of Adult Audiological services in the dedicated clinic as directed by a senior audiologist.
- We expected to participate in the department's rotational scheme at different locations, to maintain a wide experience in a variety of clinics
- Participate with clinical supervision of trainee audiologists
- Update their own professional knowledge, keeping abreast of new technologies and Audiological techniques and be responsible for ensuring Continued Professional Development as required for state registration.
- Work in close relationship with the R&D Audiology lead and other Clinical leads to focus on improving specific areas of the service such as Patient experience, National and international professional relationships, Research and Knowledge exchange, Patient and Public involvement.
*A Band 4 on a development pathway can also be considered for this post. Confirmation to B5 will be subject to achievement of key objectives depending on person's knowledge and experience.
About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.
We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.
We have received an overall Good rating from the CQC with Medical care (including older peoples care), End of Life Care and Maternity services being deemed Outstanding by the CQC.
Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.
Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5HsiGn9joTQ
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carry out routine administrative duties, to ensure that departmental set objectives are effectively met, and achievements monitored within the management structure of the Audiology Services department.
- Carry out routine clinical duties for adults related to ENT and Audiological Medicine, including pure tone audiometry, impedance and stapedius reflex testing.
- Carry out all routine technical duties related to the fitting, repairing and testing of hearing aids
- We responsible for the daily calibration of the Audiological equipment to ensure accurate results.
- Carry out daily stock control audits at the outreach clinics to ensure transparent audit trails of stock use, and stock availability to enable the Head of Services to operate an overall stock control process.
- Undertake specialised tests, and transpose the test results on to a computer, and make professional judgements as to what type and power of hearing aid should be prescribed and other appropriate management strategies.
- Undertake regular clinical sessions in order to provide a quality technical service.
- To provide advice to patients on all matters pertaining to hearing aids.
- Counsel, advice and support as necessary by use of counselling and communication skills, to minimise the disability and handicap resulting from auditory impairment and tinnitus.
- To advise on assistive listening devices and other services for the hearing impaired, and to refer to and liaise with a range of professional staff, and volunteer agencies to meet the patients special needs.
- To provide ongoing assessment and maintenance of hearing aids for adult hearing impaired patients.
- To have a knowledge of the operational working of the departmental patient I.T. management system.
- To be responsible for writing in hospital and departmental records to enable a transparent record of the patients consultation in compliance with Trust policies.
- To be able to work calmly and methodically whilst dealing with a busy and varied caseload, demonstrating good prioritisation and organisational skills.
- To develop and maintain personal skills and knowledge within the Audiological field, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of procedural and professional developments.
- To participate in the development of the Audiology Service.
- To comply with departmental, local and national policies and procedures on Adult Audiology.
- To participate with supervision of trainee audiologists as required.
- To participate in research and audits as required.
- To comply at all times with the Royal Surrey County Hospital, and outreach hospitals Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents, using the Trusts Risk Incident Reporting System.
- To co-operate with all policies, and procedures, designed to ensure equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
- To communicate effectively and courteously with patients, colleagues, the public and members of the Trust.
- To comply with the Clinical Governance programme for the Audiology Services department.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Carry out routine administrative duties, to ensure that departmental set objectives are effectively met, and achievements monitored within the management structure of the Audiology Services department.
- Carry out routine clinical duties for adults related to ENT and Audiological Medicine, including pure tone audiometry, impedance and stapedius reflex testing.
- Carry out all routine technical duties related to the fitting, repairing and testing of hearing aids
- We responsible for the daily calibration of the Audiological equipment to ensure accurate results.
- Carry out daily stock control audits at the outreach clinics to ensure transparent audit trails of stock use, and stock availability to enable the Head of Services to operate an overall stock control process.
- Undertake specialised tests, and transpose the test results on to a computer, and make professional judgements as to what type and power of hearing aid should be prescribed and other appropriate management strategies.
- Undertake regular clinical sessions in order to provide a quality technical service.
- To provide advice to patients on all matters pertaining to hearing aids.
- Counsel, advice and support as necessary by use of counselling and communication skills, to minimise the disability and handicap resulting from auditory impairment and tinnitus.
- To advise on assistive listening devices and other services for the hearing impaired, and to refer to and liaise with a range of professional staff, and volunteer agencies to meet the patients special needs.
- To provide ongoing assessment and maintenance of hearing aids for adult hearing impaired patients.
- To have a knowledge of the operational working of the departmental patient I.T. management system.
- To be responsible for writing in hospital and departmental records to enable a transparent record of the patients consultation in compliance with Trust policies.
- To be able to work calmly and methodically whilst dealing with a busy and varied caseload, demonstrating good prioritisation and organisational skills.
- To develop and maintain personal skills and knowledge within the Audiological field, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of procedural and professional developments.
- To participate in the development of the Audiology Service.
- To comply with departmental, local and national policies and procedures on Adult Audiology.
- To participate with supervision of trainee audiologists as required.
- To participate in research and audits as required.
- To comply at all times with the Royal Surrey County Hospital, and outreach hospitals Health and Safety policies, in particular by following agreed safe working procedures, and reporting incidents, using the Trusts Risk Incident Reporting System.
- To co-operate with all policies, and procedures, designed to ensure equality of employment. Co-workers, patients and visitors must be treated equally irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.
- To communicate effectively and courteously with patients, colleagues, the public and members of the Trust.
- To comply with the Clinical Governance programme for the Audiology Services department.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A BSc or PTP in Audiology Or BTEC National Certificate in MPPM BAATS Part 1 & 2
- A certificate of Audiology Competence
- Members of British Academy of Audiologists
- Registered as a Healthcare Scientist with the Health Professionals (RCCP/HCP)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working both as an independent practitioner for a range of Audiological assessment and rehabilitative techniques and outcomes. oAdult Diagnostic Audiometry oAdult Tympanometry oSpeech Audiometry oReal Ear Measurement oImpression Taking oEarmould modifications oAdult Fitting & Rehabilitation
- A knowledge of NHS digital models of hearing aids
- A practical knowledge of clinical Audiology and hearing aid technology. oAuditbase software oNoah software oGenie software
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills in Audiological practice
- Able to work as part of a team
- The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and prioritise workloads
- Have an advanced, theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical audiology and hearing aid technology.
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to timescales
- IT Skills, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills and auditbase
Desirable
- Possess a current knowledge of NHS policy, the present agenda for change, and the generic operational working of the organisation
- Have some experience in specialised areas e.g. paediatric hearing aids neuro-otology or central auditory testing
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A BSc or PTP in Audiology Or BTEC National Certificate in MPPM BAATS Part 1 & 2
- A certificate of Audiology Competence
- Members of British Academy of Audiologists
- Registered as a Healthcare Scientist with the Health Professionals (RCCP/HCP)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of working both as an independent practitioner for a range of Audiological assessment and rehabilitative techniques and outcomes. oAdult Diagnostic Audiometry oAdult Tympanometry oSpeech Audiometry oReal Ear Measurement oImpression Taking oEarmould modifications oAdult Fitting & Rehabilitation
- A knowledge of NHS digital models of hearing aids
- A practical knowledge of clinical Audiology and hearing aid technology. oAuditbase software oNoah software oGenie software
Skills and Capabilities
Essential
- Excellent clinical skills in Audiological practice
- Able to work as part of a team
- The ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and prioritise workloads
- Have an advanced, theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical audiology and hearing aid technology.
- Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required, on difficult issues, working to timescales
- IT Skills, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills and auditbase
Desirable
- Possess a current knowledge of NHS policy, the present agenda for change, and the generic operational working of the organisation
- Have some experience in specialised areas e.g. paediatric hearing aids neuro-otology or central auditory testing
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).
