About this role
Job summary
To act as a support role to the qualified audiologist where you will be expected to work under indirect supervision in order to undertake non-complex and routine aspects of the audiology service. This includes performing clinical skills in areas of hearing assessment and rehabilitation.
Performs and selects suitable routine & non-routine diagnostic tests following recommended procedure guidelines on adults ENT, wards and GPs and secondary referrals from other consultants. recording of patient sessions on the departments Management System.
To perform precise otoscopic examinations to recommended procedures able to identify abnormal and normal appearances of the ear.
To assess patients, to include ear examination, history taking, questionnaires. Communicating information in a sensitive manner ,developing a treatment plan.
Selecting appropriate hearing aids for individual patients
To perform verification tests to ensure best fit of hearing aid,
A high level of communication skill is needed were patients have barriers to understanding due to their level of hearing loss / poor speech discrimination. Occasionally working with mental handicapped / dementia patients and with patients who become distressed and emotional.
To assist the qualified staff with more complex hearing/balance tests on neonates and adults.
Responsible for ensuring that own work area is prepared for own caseload. Plan and prioritise own duties
Main duties of the job
Ensuring all equipment is in good working order and calibrated daily. Reports faults as to departmental policies.
Ensuring the correct outcome is achieved and secondary referrals to other professionals as required.
To provide rehabilitation, counselling, and training to new and existing hearing aid patients. patients will be hearing impaired but many will have complex communication needs and will need reassurance and persuasion in accepting their hearing loss / hearing aid and motivation.
follow up appointments and perform outcome measures in the form of questionnaires.
Hearing aid repairs and complex fine-tuning of hearing aids.
Take impressions of adult ears for hearing aid ear moulds following recommended procedures, Modifying ear moulds as required using specialist machinery which requires dexterity.
Dealing with enquiries from patients who have a hearing loss and who maybe angry / distressed, requiring time and patience.
Provide advice to staff in care homes and on wards in the management and care of hearing aids.
Participate in Continuing Professional Development and training to maintain competency.
Contributing to discussions on local service Complying at all times to Confidentiality, Health and Safety issues.
Responsible for safe use of complex equipment Responsible for maintaining adequate levels of stock for the department.
Provides training and clinical supervision of trainees within scope of the role.
Regularly assists with patient moving
About us
Barnsley is a place of real warmth and community spirit. With a proud industrial past, the town offers affordable living, great transport links, rich culture and many green spaces. Barnsley punches above its weight and has recently seen economic growth, substantial regeneration and digital ambition, whilst leading the way in healthcare innovation and employability.
At Barnsley Hospital, we are a close-knit, ambitious team delivering outstanding care in the heart of South Yorkshire. Our aim is to be the best place to work and we have been consistently rated by our people as being amongst the very best Trusts in the country in areas such as compassionate leadership, teamwork and supporting colleague wellbeing.
We offer a friendly working environment where you will be recognised and valued for what you do, led with compassion and integrity and have your career and wellbeing supported.
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants.
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The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.
Please note we reserve the right to close positions early
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
5 subjects at GCSE grade C or above, including Maths, English and Science (or equivalent) 2 subjects at A level grade C or above, including a science subject (or equivalent) Diploma/Certificate in Audiology (or equivalent qualification) or willingness to undertake a one year course in the Certificate of Higher Education in basic Audiology Practice at the University of Leeds.
Desirable
ECDL Care user/driver
Experience Desirable
Experience of working with the general public/hard of hearing people.
Knowledge and Awareness Essential
Understanding of Health & Safety and confidentiality
Skills and Abilities Essential
Clear verbal communication skills IT literate Good team worker Proactive approach to self development
Values based Questions Essential
Please describe in around 100 words: Describe an example of where you have helped to improve the service of a department.
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 Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)