Clinical Audiologist

Position Overview

Express Diagnostics is seeking to enhance its team of Clinical Audiologists. We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Band 5 Audiologist to join our supportive and dynamic Audiology Department.

Our services primarily focus on Hearing Evaluations and the Fitting of Hearing Devices for Adults, although experience in both Adult and Pediatric Audiology is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will become a vital member of our Clinical Audiology Team, delivering a thorough diagnostic and rehabilitative service, including managing patients with intricate audio-vestibular challenges.

You will be required to conduct home visits, thus a readiness to travel locally and access to a vehicle is necessary.

A commitment to ongoing professional development is essential, with in-house training and comprehensive clinical supervision provided by our department.

About Express Diagnostics

Express Diagnostics (previously known as Cardio Analytics) is a premier provider of audiology and cardiac assessment services to General Practitioners, local healthcare facilities, Clinical Research Organizations, and NHS Trusts.

With over 25 years of expertise, Express Diagnostics is committed to delivering exceptional audiology and cardiology services, operating a cutting-edge health clinic. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of care to patients, minimize waiting times, and ensure precise diagnosis and treatment.

We offer:

• A variety of flexible working arrangements between 7am - 6pm, Monday to Friday (Compressed hours available)
• Opportunities for professional growth, including both clinical and leadership development
• Continuous support throughout the recruitment process and beyond
• A range of employee benefits, including enhanced annual leave, company sick pay, life insurance, bike-to-work schemes, matched pension contributions, paid breaks, and complimentary staff parking.

Job Duties

• Independently manage the Audiological care and treatment of patients referred from various primary care practitioners.
• Conduct a comprehensive array of diagnostic assessments, including pure tone audiometry, middle ear function tests, otoacoustic emissions, and speech audiometry.
• Tailor diagnostic evaluations to be age and ability-appropriate while maintaining assessment integrity.
• Utilize suitable prescription methods to select and fit a complete range of hearing devices and assistive listening technologies for adults, employing real ear measurement techniques.
• Create and implement effective individual aural rehabilitation plans to enhance patient communication skills, promoting social integration and improved well-being.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze and integrate clinical findings from various assessments with theoretical principles to justify treatment recommendations.
• Document diagnostic results with suggested treatment options, progressing to a personalized rehabilitative care plan in collaboration with other relevant professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with company policy and effectively utilize the departmental Patient Management System.
• Ensure the safe operation of audiological equipment, including audiometers and hearing aid programming systems, conducting regular calibration and safety checks.
• Provide sensitive and complex information to hearing-impaired patients and their caregivers, utilizing persuasive and empathetic communication skills to gain agreement on treatment plans.
• Conduct home visits to deliver appropriate audiological assessments and rehabilitative care.

Candidate Profile

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience as an Audiologist in either an NHS or private healthcare setting.

Desirable

• Experience in Pediatric Audiology.

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Audiologist (BSc in Audiology).
• BSc/MSc in Audiology or HND with BAA Examinations Part I and II or equivalent.

Desirable

• Demonstrated post-qualification experience.
• Pediatric experience.
• British Sign Language qualification Level 2.
• Relevant specialist clinical training.