Audiologist

2 months ago

Norwich, United Kingdom Norfolk Deaf Association (NDA) operating as Hear for Norfolk Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Deaf Association (operating as Hear for Norfolk) isdedicated to improving the lives of people of all ages with all degrees ofhearing loss and related conditions. This is achieved by providing a range ofholistic and accessible services: hearing assessments and fitting of hearingaids, hearing aids maintenance, otoscopy screening, aural care usingmicrosuction, emotional support, information, advice, and training.

Our service users identify us as the key provider ofhealthcare services for people with hearing loss.

We are expanding our Adult Audiology Service andare now seeking a qualified, experienced and registered Audiology professionalwith a passion for quality and patient-centric care to join ourforward-thinking charity and help develop further our Audiology Service.There's never been a better time to become part of the team as there is now anopportunity to get involved in taking this service to the next stage byincreasing the number of community based mobile clinics and work towards IQIPSaccreditation. If you are a caring individual, enthusiastic and motivated aboutproviding the best care to our patients then this could be the opportunity foryou We are looking for a conscientious, hard working, professional andmotivated individual. You will have outstanding communication and interpersonalskills, be able to work independently and as part of a team and also be able tomanage your caseload.

Main duties of the job

Please see the job description and person specificationfor full details of the role and responsibilities.

The postholder will be a key member of our Adult AudiologyService team carrying out all aspects ofroutine audiological procedures ranging from diagnostic testing to adultrehabilitation with hearing aids and assistive listening devices, andassociated follow-ups and repairs.

The postholder will work closely with the Operations Manager, who oversees the HearingSupport Service and has the responsibility for the provision of the aftercare.

It iscrucial that the post holder works within their sphere of competence andknowledge in relation to Adult hearing pathways. The post holder will workwithin a range of procedures and pathways in which they have experience toensure a streamlined care plan is provided for patients/carers and theirfamilies.

About us

We are dedicated to improving the emotional wellbeing,communication, and the overall quality of life of people with hearing loss andrelated conditions.

Our multi-disciplinary team of qualified, professional andexperienced staff and dedicated volunteers are committed to our values:

Inclusivity - we believe in making our services available andaccessible to anyone who needs them. We believe in staff having the ownershipof the services we provide and be empowered to proactively make improvements intheir areas of work.

Integrity - we believe in treating people with respect, beingopen, honest and trustworthy. We believe in transparency, accountability,recognising our limitations and in strict adherence to confidentiality.

Responsiveness - we believe in a safe, timely, effective,efficient and flexible modus operandi. We believe in responding promptly to thechanges in need of our service users, as well as the changes required withinthe organisation to ensure we maintain a high-quality provision.

Resourcefulness - we believe in finding effective solutions tosolve problems, in assessing the need to enable us find a way to help. Webelieve in planning in accordance with resources available, working as a teamand in a collaborative way with other organisations.

Free car parking on site.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal deliver Adult Audiology Service, ensuring that all patients are assessed accurately, and by the most suitable combination of clinical assessments, to include:Taking of clinical histories from patients or their carersClinical interview to assess hearing and communication needsFull otoscopyAudiometric testing, including measurements of pure-tone air and bone conduction thresholds including maskingAssessment of current activity restrictions and participatory limitations - using a formal validated self-report instrument The Glasgow Hearing Aid Benefit Profile (GHABP)Assessment of loudness discomfort levelsIntegration of assessment findings with service user expectationsDevelopment of a personalised care provide and fit a range of digital hearing aids, where clinically appropriate and agreed with the patient, including aural impression taking, fitting and adjustments where provide appropriate hearing rehabilitation, for example service user information and how to access services such as hearing provide Information on and signposting to any relevant communication/social support record results on to patient management system and report writing to referring clinicians within the commissioning body set carry out follow-up appointment to assess whether needs have been assist with the development and delivery of the service in line with organisational business and service development plans, meeting the agreed targets and key performance support the Head of Clinical Services with ensuring that the service is complaint with the applicable National Standards ( NICE, BAA), works towards and achieves the Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) Accreditation Standards and is delivered in line with organisational policies, procedures and have the ability to make decisions about the most appropriate course of treatment for the patient in their care. This includes those with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and additional disabilities or special provide support with the scheduling of clinic dates, locations and staffing required to run the assist the Head of Clinical Services and the Operations Manager with liaising with Hearing Aids suppliers and with keeping control of hearing aids stock and consumables, as and when conjunction with the Operations Manager, to provide the aftercare service for up to five years, including advice, maintenance and review at fifth demonstrate excellent communication skills with report writing and recording of notes on the patient management maintain patient safety through consistent compliance with organisational policies for hand hygiene, infection control and reporting of notifiable work closely with senior management, interdisciplinary teams and other stakeholders in order to develop, implement and evaluate services, activities and conjunction with colleagues, to undertake marketing and development activities for the provide timely information to the Head of Clinical Services and /or Chief Executive in readiness for inclusion into management reports for the Board, commissioners, stakeholders and in support of organisational income generation programme, as support the team with the production of publications and marketing materials for all be available to assist in other areas of the Charitys work as needs arise.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Minimum of 6 months clinical experience post-qualification Appropriate experience in testing, assessing, prescribing, fitting digital hearing aids and providing aftercare Experience of organising and prioritising own workload Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

Experience of supporting patients with complex needs Learning Difficulties and Disabilities, Challenging behaviours Experience of implementing national quality standards

Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Audiology or the equivalent professional qualification (ONC/HNC BTEC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements with a Professional Qualification in Audiology (BAAT Part I and II) Or Foundation Degree (FDSc) in Hearing Aid Audiology Registered with the Healthand CareProfessions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Scientist in Audiology

Skills and knowledge

Essential

Ability to use audiology databases, audiometric equipment & hearing aid manufacturers' software Ability to perform audiological assessments including: full history taking, use of questionnaires, Pure Tone Audiometry and Tympanometry. diagnosis of a range of hearing conditions relating to adults. Ability to independently undertake routine hearing aid selection, fitting and verification of hearing aids. Competent IT skills word processing, email, databases Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating factual information to patients / carers Knowledge and understanding of general responsibilities related to patient information and record keeping Evidence of the ability to formulate treatment plans and record outcome measures for routine patients

Desirable

Understanding of the principles of governance Evidence of professional development and knowledge

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