Assistant Audiologist

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to start their career in Audiology. Helping adults with hearing impairment fulfil their potential. It is a technical assistant role using the latest technology available in the NHS to help adults in their diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss. The main site will be Wycombe Hospital but you will also work at Amersham Hospital and can expect to cover satellite clinics and the other Trust Hospitals as required hence a valid car license is desirable.

You will be expected to provide technical and administrative support to Audiologists. He/he will also be required to participate with all routine duties within the department, to assist in the effective running of the department and work in a professional manner to provide a quality service. If successful the post holder will be expected to attend suitable development courses chosen by the Head of Audiology which will be supported by the Trust.

To be considered for interview It is expected that candidates have a minimum or equivalent of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English and 3 A' levels or equivalent with one being in Science, Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

The Trust is a highly supportive and inclusive environment which will support you as much as possible to reach your full potential.

Main duties of the job

• Manage all hearing aid repairs including postal, ward visits and open clinic sessions, whilst ensuring effective communication with patients/clients, their carers, relatives and relevant others.
• Refer onto senior colleagues and services as indicated (eg where more complex issues are identified) with agreement from client, carers, relatives and relevant others
• Following protocols, record and report results to clients, carers, relatives and relevant others and professional colleagues including directly into data management systems
• Promote the understanding and conservation of hearing and the management of hearing impairment
• Contribute to audit and quality management procedures

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

As part of our BHT family, youll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.

We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.

We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

Were committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.

As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.

Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.

Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.

Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Wycombe Hospital

Queen Alexandra Road

High Wycombe

HP11 2TT

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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