About this role
Job summary An opportunity is available in the Audiology department at PAH for an Audiologist to come and work in our friendly team. We work across three sites in Epping, Harlow and Bishops Stortford and travel to all three sites is essential.
We are keen to hear from upcoming graduates and it may be possible to hold the position until September graduation.
We benefit from being a training department and currently have 2xSTPs, 1 BSc and 1 MSc Student.
We also run Paediatric Assessment and Rehabilitation and we encourage rotation through our Paediatric Service for all our staff to gain new skills, where possible, depending on the needs of the service at the time.
Main duties of the job The Audiologist works in a range of settings with patients suffering from hearing difficulties, their family and other carers, undertakes diagnostic investigations of hearing for both adults and children where highly accurate results are vital, and works with patients to fit and verify hearing aid prescription, formulate individual treatment plans and provide ongoing care, advice and support to adults with mild to moderate or profound hearing difficulties.
Scope and range Internally Often working independently, you will work with Senior Audiologists and the Audiology Manager and Deputy Manger when you require support, and offer support and guidance to the Band 4 Assistant Audiologist and the PTP Trainees. Externally You may have to contact other departments in the Hospital including the Ear, Nose and Throat Department, Central Appointments, the Speech and Language team and other Audiology departments.
About us The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme thats changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
Were a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities
Perform otoscopic examination of the ear canal to assess the condition of the external ear and eardrum. Recognise contra-indications to further treatment (e.g. perforation, discharge, blood and/or excessive wax) and refer to the appropriate professional when necessary e.g. ENT staff, GP Senior Audiologist, Nurse Practitioner etc Assess the hearing of adults and children over the age of 5 using a range of specialised diagnostic tests, including: Pure Tone Audiometry, Acoustic Admittance Measurements, Acoustic Reflex Measurements and Speech Audiometry, Oto-Acoustic Emissions. Obtain aural impressions on adults and children for the purpose of ear moulds or custom made earplugs. Select appropriate hearing aids using Patient Management System considering hearing aid specifications and outcome measures to suit individual patient needs. Programme selected digital hearing aid using computerised system and hearing aid software and fit hearing aid and mould to patient. Verify selection and fitting of hearing aid using Real Ear Measurements Complete validated outcome measures to obtain a qualitative assessment of hearing disability and handicap using Glasgow Hearing Benefit Profile and Glasgow Hearing aid Difference profile or COSI. Using drill, buffer and grinding equipment, modify patient’s ear moulds to facilitate comfort of fit and/or modify to change acoustic parameters Regularly review patients progress with the hearing aid and analyse need for modification of hearing aid programme and/or further rehabilitation, advice and counselling Fit custom made ear plugs for adults and children and instruct patients or their carers on effective use and maintenance Provide a one-stop Hearing Aid Repair Service, using analytical and diagnostic skills to formulate individual solutions to non-routine hearing aid problems. Recognise when a medical history or test results require onward referral to Senior Audiologist or ENT Medical Staff Analyse and interpret diagnostic test results to formulate an individual treatment plan Undertake home visits to housebound patients to provide a full range of audiological services where access to patients in a domestic setting may be restricted Undertake visits to in-patients who have been identified by ward staff as having hearing problems, providing the appropriate audiological services at the bedside Assist with paediatric audiology and hearing aid clinics Perform evening and weekend clinics as required (though we currently do not work evenings or weekends unless overtime is required). and responsibilities Perform otoscopic examination of the ear canal to assess the condition of the external ear and eardrum. Recognise contra-indications to further treatment (e.g. perforation, discharge, blood and/or excessive wax) and refer to the appropriate professional when necessary e.g. ENT staff, GP Senior Audiologist, Nurse Practitioner etc Assess the hearing of adults and children over the age of 5 using a range of specialised diagnostic tests, including: Pure Tone Audiometry, Acoustic Admittance Measurements, Acoustic Reflex Measurements and Speech Audiometry, Oto-Acoustic Emissions. Obtain aural impressions on adults and children for the purpose of ear moulds or custom made earplugs. Select appropriate hearing aids using Patient Management System considering hearing aid specifications and outcome measures to suit individual patient needs. Programme selected digital hearing aid using computerised system and hearing aid software and fit hearing aid and mould to patient. Verify selection and fitting of hearing aid using Real Ear Measurements Complete validated outcome measures to obtain a qualitative assessment of hearing disability and handicap using Glasgow Hearing Benefit Profile and Glasgow Hearing aid Difference profile or COSI. Using drill, buffer and grinding equipment, modify patient’s ear moulds to facilitate comfort of fit and/or modify to change acoustic parameters Regularly review patients progress with the hearing aid and analyse need for modification of hearing aid programme and/or further rehabilitation, advice and counselling Fit custom made ear plugs for adults and children and instruct patients or their carers on effective use and maintenance Provide a one-stop Hearing Aid Repair Service, using analytical and diagnostic skills to formulate individual solutions to non-routine hearing aid problems. Recognise when a medical history or test results require onward referral to Senior Audiologist or ENT Medical Staff Analyse and interpret diagnostic test results to formulate an individual treatment plan Undertake home visits to housebound patients to provide a full range of audiological services where access to patients in a domestic setting may be restricted Undertake visits to in-patients who have been identified by ward staff as having hearing problems, providing the appropriate audiological services at the bedside Assist with paediatric audiology and hearing aid clinics Perform evening and weekend clinics as required (though we currently do not work evenings or weekends unless overtime is required).
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
A Recognised qualification in Audiology (BSc, MSc, PTP, STP, BAAT, PgDip Aud,) or equivalent experience
Experience Essential
Able to perform a variety of Diagnostic Audiological testing and fit and verify hearing aids Competent and confident to assist and supervise junior members of staff Good dexterity and hand-eye co-ordination Ability to keep accurate computerised patient notes
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address St Margaret's Hospital
Epping
Essex
CM16 6TN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)