Audiologist

Job summary

• To work with the existing team and support the ENT Clinic with AOAs. • To provide diagnostic Audiological testing of adults and children. • To be responsible for the safe use and calibration of equipment and ensuring accurate records are maintained. • To provide a comprehensive hearing aid service to adults and children including determining care plans for individual patients, and involving carers and families as appropriate. • To take an active role in areas of clinical audit, research and clinical governance for the Audiology service and contributing to the development of evidence-based protocols. • To plan and prioritise elements of own workload, within the framework of service delivery priorities as defined by the line manager, and supervise the work of trainees/students and volunteers as required.

Main duties of the job

• To work independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team, within professional boundaries. • To be ultimately accountable to the Audiology Leads. • To carry out all audiological procedures according to national, professional and local protocols. To justify and document any contraindications or necessary deviation from protocol in the case notes and/or medical notes, seeking guidance on justification if required. • To maintain empathy and rapport with the patient during testing to maximise the quality of test results and minimise patient anxiety including identifying the relevant concerns of the patient, any contraindications to procedures, and explaining and carrying out procedures. • To accurately record the outcome of any patient contact in the case and/or medical notes (either in writing or electronically), including devices, documentation or advice given, and any relevant information or observations relating to the patient or the test conditions. • Ensure preparation of clinic rooms and equipment prior to and after clinic sessions, including calibration checks. • To ensure careful use of all expensive equipment, and identification of faults in line with local procedures.

· To ensure careful use of all expensive equipment, and identification of faults in line with local procedures.

About us

The role is well-supported by an experienced team. We encourage personal development. We are happy to consider full-time or part-time applications.