Audiologist Band 5
2 months ago
Job summary
Join Our Team as an Audiologist at Chime Social Enterprise
Are you passionate about making a difference through exceptional audiological care? At Chime, within the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, we deliver excellence in diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services. We're seeking skilled Audiologists to join our dynamic team, elevating care standards for adults and children alike.
Why Work With Us?
Autonomous Practice: Accept direct referrals, plan and conduct diagnostic and rehabilitative regimes independently. Continuous Learning: Pursue advanced qualifications and enhance your skills alongside senior audiology staff. Innovative Environment: Contribute to service improvements and pioneering practices. Holistic Patient Care: Empower patients with expert guidance on hearing aids and rehabilitation strategies. Community Engagement: Travel to locality clinics and conduct domiciliary visits, ensuring care accessibility. Supportive Team: Foster positive relationships with colleagues, patients, and healthcare professionals. Professional Growth: Supervise trainees, manage stock, and participate in research projects.Join Chime and make a meaningful impact. Apply today and help create a healthier, more connected community through exceptional audiological care. We look forward to welcoming you to our team
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Job
Diagnostic and Rehabilitative Care:
Independently perform diagnostic audiological procedures for adults and older children. Analyze and interpret diagnostic and rehabilitative test results, including pediatric cases. Manage rehabilitative caseloads with care plans and direct referrals. Select and prescribe hearing aids tailored to individual needs. Ensure hearing aid systems are effective and meet patient criteria. Make appropriate referrals for cases beyond your scope.Professional Development and Collaboration:
Develop skills and knowledge by collaborating with senior audiology staff. Support innovation and necessary changes with a growth-oriented mindset.Patient and Clinic Management:
Travel to locality clinics and conduct domiciliary visits. Manage time effectively in a high-pressure environment. Make autonomous clinical decisions in line with Chime's values and standards. Provide holistic support for patients managing hearing loss.Supervision and Mentoring:
Supervise and mentor audiology trainees. Adapt to schedule changes to support colleagues.Administrative Responsibilities:
Maintain appropriate stock levels and report accurately. Take responsibility for professional development. Undertake additional duties as requested by the MD or team lead. Maintain a positive working environment in line with Chime's values.
About us
Overview of your organisation
Working as a social enterprise offers Chime staff, as owners, the unique opportunity to not only improve their own working environment but to also have significant input into how audiology services are delivered locally. We have the freedom to optimise use of our budget for our patients in a way that ensures the highest quality of service that has longevity in providing audiology services free at the point of delivery for patients of all ages into the future. Chime is passionate about delivering an efficient and innovative service to patients and look forward to expanding our team with audiologists and support staff who share this vision and our values.
We can offer:
A friendly and supportive team. Membership of Perkbox offering a broad range of discounts Free life insurance NHS Pension The opportunity to become part of our employee engagement group contributing to the development of the service The chance to work with a vibrant team in the great location of ExeterWe would really appreciate applications from candidates in line with our company values:
C = Collaboration - working in true partnership to provide the optimal outcome
H = Holistic -caring about and understanding the implications of our interactions
I = Innovative -being open to new opportunities in meeting our purpose and vision
M = Motivated -passionate about bringing our best to every situation
E = Excellence -striving for the highest quality of service
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Audiologist at Chime Social Enterprise, based at Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, is responsible for delivering excellence in diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology for NHS patients. Reporting to the Adult Service Lead, this role can be Band 4 or 5, depending on qualifications and registration status. The Audiologist will function autonomously, managing direct referrals from primary and secondary care for both adults and children. Key responsibilities include planning and conducting diagnostic and rehabilitative regimes, interpreting test results, and recommending appropriate actions. They will ensure the effectiveness of hearing aid systems, make onward referrals when necessary, and support patients in managing their hearing loss. The role involves continuous professional development and may include MSc level STP education. The Audiologist will travel to locality clinics and make domiciliary visits, often working independently in small clinics. They are expected to supervise audiology trainees, manage stock usage, and maintain a harmonious working environment. Communication is a critical aspect, involving interaction with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals, conveying complex information in a patient-friendly manner. The role requires precise audiological skills, such as hearing testing and hearing aid fitting, and involves physical tasks like carrying equipment. Emotional resilience is essential, as the Audiologist will work with patients who may have challenging behavior or serious illnesses. The working conditions can be challenging, including exposure to unclean environments and noisy machinery. The Audiologist must comply with Chimes Infection Control Policies and take responsibility for their health and wellbeing, engaging with Occupational Health and following the organizations health vision. This role requires a DBS check due to access to vulnerable adults and children.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
EXPERIENCE Adult Diagnostic Audiometry Adult Tympanometry Speech Audiometry Real Ear Measurement Impression Taking Earmould modifications Adult Fitting & Rehabilitation
Knowledge/ Skills
Essential
Good communication skills IT skills A knowledge of all NHS and digital models of hearing aids A practical knowledge of clinical Audiology and hearing aid technology.
Personal Criteria
Essential
Ability to remain calm and able to work in a busy environment Ability to work as part of an effective team Ability to communicate with members of the public and staff in other professions
Other requirements
Essential
Flexibility in approach to work Commitment to developing clinical skills and experience in line with departmental needs. To keep abreast of clinical developments within the department to ensure standards of service are maintained and enhanced. To develop IT skills to keep abreast of changes in within clinical audiology and administration within the department.
Qualifications
Essential
For Band 5 applicants: BSc (Hons) Audiology (or equivalent) RCCP or HCPC Registration independently assessed as BSc Hons equivalent when eligible to apply BAAT 1 & II professional theory and competence examinations In-house continuous training and experience Able to demonstrate a good command of the English language A BSC in Audiology for 2006 entrants or BTEC National Certificate in MPPM BAATS Part 1 & 2 UK Driving License-
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