Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Job Summary  

General: This post is for a newly qualified Audiologist. It is an opportunity to develop your basic skills and confidence under the appropriate supervision.

Specific: To work as part of the audiology team to provide diagnostics and auditory rehabilitation for both the Adult and Paediatric service

Duties and responsibilities

Clinical

• Perform routine audiological investigations on individuals of all ages, to support the differential diagnosis of auditory dysfunction.

• Agree aural rehabilitation for adult patients, including the selection, fitting and exchange of a range of NHS digital hearing aids, the taking of aural impressions and giving advice on assistive listening devices.

• Complete routine follow up checks of hearing aid use

• Undertake routine hearing aid repair/servicing clinics

• Assist in the performance of tests and auditory rehabilitation programmes for young children.

• Assist with the performance of advanced tests of middle ear function, vestibular function tests, tinnitus evaluation and objective measurement procedures.

• Perform ward visits to in patients requiring assessment or hearing aid  issue or repair

•    Provide audiological support for ENT and Audiological Medicine clinics

• Undertake assessments of patients with hearing difficulties using the direct referral   system, under supervision as appropriate.

• Manage own time effectively to include planning of workload in collaboration   with other team members.

•  Provide cover for colleagues as required

Administrative/ governance 

• Undertake the receipt/despatch of aural impressions/ear-moulds.

• Assist with the ordering of Stock and Non-Stock items.

• Assist in the reconditioning of hearing aid systems

• Ensure the availability of up-to-date patient information leaflets

• Ensure data entered on Audiology Patient Management System is accurate and current.

• Use initiative when acting on information from patients and carers and be able to respond appropriately e.g. safeguarding disclosures.

• Maintain own personal/ professional development ensuring compliance in mandatory training.

• Contribute to research, training and development programmes within Audiology by recording data and making observations.

• Maintain awareness of developments within Audiology ensuring personal knowledge and skills are consistently developed in order to maintain current competency.

• Provide training as appropriate to training and experience

• Participate in clinical audit and governance programmes within the Audiology Service, providing information as required

• Contribute to individual performance review

• Perform Stage A and B daily/weekly equipment calibration checks

• Work in accordance with local protocols to ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained

·         Ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times and reports any problems to the Audiology Team Leader at the earliest opportunity.

• Assist in the annual equipment calibration programme.

Team Role

·         Support the Head of Service with the implementation of new service developments/protocols.

·         Ensure the working environment is clean and tidy and that all necessary supplies are available.

·         Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment

Education and Training/Self Development

• Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required, supported by regular PDR

• Attend professional meetings as required

• Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health and Safety, as applicable

General 

   Any other duties may be discussed and agreed with the Head of Audiology Services.