Interview Date TBC
Main duties of the job
To assist in the day to day running of the Acute Audiology Service. To be responsible for assessing, reviewing and assimilating audiological, relevant medical and other information when formulating optimal patient diagnostic and management plans, taking into account current evidence based practice and latest research findings.
To undertake simple and more complex test procedures in all cases, with or without supervision, as appropriate. The Band 6 posts will have the responsibility for various aspects of the more specialist work, including providing a joint care programme for patients with more complex needs and/or tinnitus, delivering deaf awareness/communication training and being responsible for those patients who are transferring from the Children's to the Adult Hearing Services. These responsibilities will be shared between the Band 6 posts.
To liaise closely with other specialist clinical technical, therapy, medical and nursing staff as required to ensure the best possible standard of patient care. To make appropriate onward referrals and to order other investigative tests when required, e.g. MRIs. The service is based at Croydon University Hospital and at outreach clinics at Purley Memorial Hospital.
About us
This post was created following a revision of the ENT / Audiology pathway that was introduced in autumn 2018. Audiology are leading on the service for adults, 18 years and older, with hearing, balance and/or tinnitus disorders who have traditionally been seen in the ENT service. We will also be directly ordering requests for imaging. This is an exciting development for the Audiology Team.
The Audiology Department is a busy and energetic one, with an Adult Audiology Lead, 8 Audiologists and 2 Assistant Audiologists as well as a Hearing and Balance Therapist. We are extremely fortunate to have an experienced administration team to support our services. The team works well together across the disciplines provided and all are always willing to help each other out. Everybody comments on the warm and friendly atmosphere in the Department.
We provide an adult audiology service to the people of Croydon, including diagnostic support to some of the ENT clinics, including audiovestibular investigations, hearing aid provision and rehabilitation service. In addition we provide an electrophysiology service.
Croydon is located in South London and is undergoing extensive re-development. There are excellent transport links with London and the South‐East via train, tram or bus. Staff car parking is also available.
Person Specification
Education And Qualifications
* B.Sc. in Audiology or BTEC (NC) in Medical Physics & Physiological Measurement (MPPM) BAAT parts I & II or the equivalent of these qualifications. Evidence of continuing personal development
* M.Sc. in Audiology
* Knowledge and experience in all aspects of general audiology, adult patients with tinnitus and more complex hearing needs, adults with vestibular conditions, recent knowledge or training in electrophysiology, previous experience of staff training and development, awareness of child safety/protection issues, vulnerable adult safeguarding, data protection issues and health and safety issues
* Attended courses in newer techniques
Experience
* Experience of working in a busy Audiology Department for at least 3-4 years; up to date knowledge of advances and changes in Audiology; working in a diplomatic and confidential way
* Health and safety issues / safeguarding issues; routinely fitted patients with dual hearing aid / white noise generators; direct access clinics for adults aged ≥18 years old
Skills/Abilities
* Very good communication skills, leadership skills, ability to troubleshoot with diplomacy, ability to cope with complex tasks, problem solving, innovation and creativity, ability to work independently, good level of motivation, high initiative
* Track record in team working / joint working with other specialities
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 name
Croydon Health Services NHS Trust
Address
Hearing Centre, Croydon University Hospital
£44,485 to £52,521 a year pro‐rate and to include outer London weighting
Contract
Permanent
Reference number
199-7790574‐NP
Job locations
Hearing Centre, Croydon University Hospital
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