Job summary
Express Diagnostics is looking to expand its team of Audiologists and therefore are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivate Band 6/7 Audiologist to work within our friendly, busy Audiology Department on the Plymouth Science Park at Derriford.
We currently undertake Hearing Assessments and the Fitting of Hearing Aids under an NHS Contract for Adults but experience of both Adult & Pediatric Audiology is desirable.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will join our Clinical Team of Audiologists to provide a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative service which will include working with patients with more complex audio-vestibular issues.
You will be expected to cover domiciliary appointments, so a willingness to travel locally/access to a motor vehicle is essential.
A willingness to undertake further training is essential, in house training and full clinical supervision will be supported by the department.
About us
Express Diagnostics (formerly
known as Cardio Analytics) is a leading provider of audiology & cardiac investigation
services to General Practitioners, local hospitals, Clinical Research
Organisations, and NHS Trusts.
With over 25 years of experience, Express
Diagnostics offers high-quality audiology & cardiology services and operates a
state-of-the-art health clinic. The company is dedicated to providing the best
quality service to patients, reducing waiting times, and ensuring accurate
diagnosis and treatment.
We offer:
- a Varity of flexible working options between the hours of 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday
- Development opportunities, including both professional and leadership development
- On-going support through every step of the way from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- A variety of other staff benefits including enhanced annual leave, company sick pay, death in service, bike to work schemes, matched pension contributions, paid breaks, free staff parking. etc.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working autonomously, be responsible for the Audiological care and management of
patients referred from a variety of primary care referring practioners.
- Be able to perform a wide range of diagnostic tests including diagnostic pure tone
audiometry, middle ear function assessment, otoacoustic emissions, speech audiometry
and any other related tests.
- Modify diagnostic assessments to be age and ability appropriate, without compromising
the rigour of the assessment.
- Use appropriate prescription formulae to select and fit the full range of hearing
instruments and assistive listening devices to adults using real ear measurement
techniques.
- Develop and implement effective individual aural rehabilitation strategies to optimise
patient communication abilities, enhancing the potential for social integration and improved
wellbeing on a variety of clients.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyse and synthesise the clinical findings from the full range
of assessments with theory and principles to justify recommendations of outcome.
- Report on diagnostic outcomes with recommended treatment options progressing to a
customised rehabilitative care plan. Coordinate with other relevant professionals.
- Keep full and accurate clinical records in accordance with company policy and to accurately
update and use the departmental Patient Management System.
- Responsible for the safe use of audiological equipment to include audiometers, test
boxes, real ear measurement systems, and hearing aid programming systems. This
includes carrying out daily and monthly calibration and safety checks, ensuring equipment is
within annual calibration dates and liaising with the appropriate staff if problems or concerns
are identified.
- Provide complex and sensitive information to hearing impaired patients and carers, such
as recommendations to appropriate professionals and agencies, using persuasive,
motivational, empathetic and reassuring skills, to gain patient agreement with treatment
plans.
- Undertake domiciliary visits to deliver appropriate audiological assessment and
rehabilitative care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working autonomously, be responsible for the Audiological care and management of
patients referred from a variety of primary care referring practioners.
- Be able to perform a wide range of diagnostic tests including diagnostic pure tone
audiometry, middle ear function assessment, otoacoustic emissions, speech audiometry
and any other related tests.
- Modify diagnostic assessments to be age and ability appropriate, without compromising
the rigour of the assessment.
- Use appropriate prescription formulae to select and fit the full range of hearing
instruments and assistive listening devices to adults using real ear measurement
techniques.
- Develop and implement effective individual aural rehabilitation strategies to optimise
patient communication abilities, enhancing the potential for social integration and improved
wellbeing on a variety of clients.
- Demonstrate the ability to analyse and synthesise the clinical findings from the full range
of assessments with theory and principles to justify recommendations of outcome.
- Report on diagnostic outcomes with recommended treatment options progressing to a
customised rehabilitative care plan. Coordinate with other relevant professionals.
- Keep full and accurate clinical records in accordance with company policy and to accurately
update and use the departmental Patient Management System.
- Responsible for the safe use of audiological equipment to include audiometers, test
boxes, real ear measurement systems, and hearing aid programming systems. This
includes carrying out daily and monthly calibration and safety checks, ensuring equipment is
within annual calibration dates and liaising with the appropriate staff if problems or concerns
are identified.
- Provide complex and sensitive information to hearing impaired patients and carers, such
as recommendations to appropriate professionals and agencies, using persuasive,
motivational, empathetic and reassuring skills, to gain patient agreement with treatment
plans.
- Undertake domiciliary visits to deliver appropriate audiological assessment and
rehabilitative care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as an Audiologist either within the NHS or a private setting
Desirable
- Experience of Pediatric Audiology
Qualifications
Essential
- - Qualified Audiologist (BSc Audiology)
- - BSc/MSc in Audiology or HND with BAA Examinations Part I and II or
- equivalent
Desirable
- - Demonstrate post qualification experience
- - Demonstrate pediatric experience
- - British Sign Language qualification 2 Relevant specialist clinical training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as an Audiologist either within the NHS or a private setting
Desirable
- Experience of Pediatric Audiology
Qualifications
Essential
- - Qualified Audiologist (BSc Audiology)
- - BSc/MSc in Audiology or HND with BAA Examinations Part I and II or
- equivalent
Desirable
- - Demonstrate post qualification experience
- - Demonstrate pediatric experience
- - British Sign Language qualification 2 Relevant specialist clinical training
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).
