Assistant Audiologist

We are looking for an assistant audiologist to assist with adult hearing aid repair clinics, paediatric assessment clinics and administration support in Kingston Hospital and our and Community Services.

The post will be based inKingston Hospital with travel to other clinical sites including Surbiton Health CentreandQueen Mary's Hospitalbeing expected.

Our department offers a full range of district-level Audiological services and our service delivery model is audiologist-led.

1. To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, within professional boundaries. To be ultimately accountable to the lead clinician for the service, and to seek guidance from senior staff whenever necessary.
2. To undertake the role of assistant during adult and paediatric audiological procedures according to national, professional and local protocols. To justify and document any contraindications or necessary deviation from protocol in the case notes and/or medical notes, seeking guidance on justification if required. To maintain empathy and rapport with the patient/carer during testing to maximise the quality of test results and minimise patient anxiety including identifying the relevant concerns of the patient, any contraindications to procedures, and explaining and carrying out procedures.
3. To accurately record the outcome of any patient contact in the case and/or medical notes (either in writing or electronically), including devices, documentation or advice given, and any relevant information or observations relating to the patient or the test conditions.
4. Ensure preparation of clinic rooms and equipment prior to and after clinic sessions, including calibration checks. To ensure careful use of all expensive equipment, and identification of faults in line with local procedures.
Trust Values

Kingston Hospital NHS Trust has five key values and we want to employ and work with people who share these values and demonstrate behaviours that support them. They are:

- Caring - Design and deliver care around each individual patient’s needs and wants.
- Safe - Make the safety of patients and staff our prime concern as safety comes first
- Responsible - All staff take responsibility for the hospital, its services and reputation
- Value Each Other - Value each other's contribution
- Inspiring - We always strive to empower each other to develop and deliver improvements to benefit our patients