Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as part of the audiology team providing routine assessment of adults and school age children referred to the Audiology department at Walsall Manor Hospital. This will include patients referred directly to audiology via their G.P. or for patients attending ENT outpatient clinics. The post holder may be required to assist in the assessment of younger children depending on experience. This post involves fitting hearing aids and supporting patients in their use as part of their rehabilitation. The post holder will be expected to provide services within the hospital, at outreach clinics and in patients' homes when required.
Main duties of the job
Undertake routine clinical caseloads in Adult Audiology without supervision, at Walsall Manor Hospital and at outreach clinics.
This will include providing Audiology cover for ENT clinics and a full hearing assessment and hearing aid fitting service, to include hearing assessments, reassessments, fittings, reviews and repairs of NHS hearing aids.
There may be opportunities for the successful candidate to undertake further training in more specialist areas as their career progresses.
About us
The Audiology team at Walsall Manor Hospital are a friendly, enthusiastic and busy group of staff, consisting of 16 Audiologists, 1 Hearing and Balance Therapist, 3 Assistant Technical Officers and 5 Administrators.
The department consists of an Adult Audiology service, a Paediatric Audiology service and a Hearing and Balance service.
The bulk of our work is carried out at the Manor Hospital, with some patients seen at outreach clinics within the wider area and at home visits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the audiology team providing routine assessment of adults and school age children referred to the department. This will include patients referred directly to audiology via their G.P. or for patients attending ENT outpatient clinics. The post holder may be required to assist in the assessment of younger children depending on experience. This post involves fitting hearing aids and supporting patients in their use as part of their rehabilitation. The post holder will be expected to provide services within the hospital, at outreach clinics and in patients homes when required.
Key ResponsibilitiesTo perform independently all aspects of routine hearing assessments on adults and school age childrenTo perform all aspects of adult hearing aid provision including assessment, fitting, verification, repair, rehabilitation and counselling.To undertake GP referrals for the provision of hearing aids within the agreed criteria, including onward referral for ENT Consultant assessment.To liaise with other primary care professionals to promote effective multi-agency communication.To communicate outcomes and plan treatments whilst identifying and overcoming barriers to communication.To help ensure that statistical information is collected and that stock control of hearing aids is maintained. To undertake the receipt/despatch of aural impressions/ear-moulds.Ensure the availability of up-to-date patient information leafletsAssist in the reconditioning of hearing aid systemsTo maintain patient records ensuring that data entered on Audiology Patient Management Systems is accurate and current.In addition, individual staff have a major role in suggesting and implementing improvement to services and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open no blame culture
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work as part of the audiology team providing routine assessment of adults and school age children referred to the department. This will include patients referred directly to audiology via their G.P. or for patients attending ENT outpatient clinics. The post holder may be required to assist in the assessment of younger children depending on experience. This post involves fitting hearing aids and supporting patients in their use as part of their rehabilitation. The post holder will be expected to provide services within the hospital, at outreach clinics and in patients homes when required.
Key ResponsibilitiesTo perform independently all aspects of routine hearing assessments on adults and school age childrenTo perform all aspects of adult hearing aid provision including assessment, fitting, verification, repair, rehabilitation and counselling.To undertake GP referrals for the provision of hearing aids within the agreed criteria, including onward referral for ENT Consultant assessment.To liaise with other primary care professionals to promote effective multi-agency communication.To communicate outcomes and plan treatments whilst identifying and overcoming barriers to communication.To help ensure that statistical information is collected and that stock control of hearing aids is maintained. To undertake the receipt/despatch of aural impressions/ear-moulds.Ensure the availability of up-to-date patient information leafletsAssist in the reconditioning of hearing aid systemsTo maintain patient records ensuring that data entered on Audiology Patient Management Systems is accurate and current.In addition, individual staff have a major role in suggesting and implementing improvement to services and in exercising professional responsibility for both themselves and their peers within an open no blame culture
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology (Hons) or equivalent qualification
- RCCP/HCPC Registration, or in process of applying for this
Desirable
- Membership of BSA and/or BAA
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
- Proven clinical experience on placement as Audiologist during Degree course or equivalent
- Experience of aiding and verification using BSA protocols
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Use of AuditBase patient management system
Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Counselling/mentoring skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology (Hons) or equivalent qualification
- RCCP/HCPC Registration, or in process of applying for this
Desirable
- Membership of BSA and/or BAA
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
- Proven clinical experience on placement as Audiologist during Degree course or equivalent
- Experience of aiding and verification using BSA protocols
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
- Use of AuditBase patient management system
Skills
Essential
- Excellent IT skills
- Excellent Interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Counselling/mentoring skills
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
