Hearing Aid Dispenser - Leeds

Overview

Job Summary: As a domiciliary audiologist, you can help our most vulnerable patients with their hearing in the comfort of their homes. You will play a crucial role in providing audiological testing services to patients in the comfort of their homes, in-store (certain locations) as well as supporting the NHS.

Job Title: Hearing Aid Dispenser

Reporting to: Regional Manager

Location: East Leeds and York

Days: Weekdays only, No Weekends

Package: Up to £40,000 p/a + Monthly Commission + Company Car

Notes: This role involves domiciliary work and in-store locations as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a daily schedule of adults with hearing loss.
• Perform Pure Tone Audiometry including masking as required.
• Test for non-organic hearing loss.
• Test for Noise Induced Hearing Loss.
• Take aural impressions and select appropriate ear moulds.
• Select, program, and fit hearing instruments.
• Provide a full, structured, patient-centric aftercare programme to ensure maximum satisfaction.
• Offer appropriate support for individuals with hearing loss.
• Use outcome measures (subjective and objective) to ensure hearing instruments provide maximum benefit and utilise evidence-based practice.
• Use Real Ear Measurement equipment to validate and verify hearing instrument fittings.
• Commit to lifelong learning to stay up to date with developments in Audiology.
• Maintain test equipment and arrange calibration as required.
• Provide ear care and wax removal where required (training provided).
• Follow best practice principles for infection control in the workplace.
• Adhere to HCPC requirements and maintain professional standards within the scope of practice.

Skills & Experience

• Effective and flexible communicator with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with digital systems and strong attention to detail.
• Confident driver with at least two years driving experience and ability to navigate multiple locations.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and solve problems pragmatically.
• Organised with the ability to multitask.
• Working within own clinical knowledge and limitations.

Qualifications

• Meet the appropriate level of expertise to register with the HCPC as a Hearing Aid Dispenser (training provided as needed).
• Ability to reflect on practice with peers and management to identify strengths and development needs.
• Responsible for professional actions and recognising professional boundaries and when to seek advice.
• Contribute as part of a clinical team and discuss client needs with others.
• Attend supervision and training to maintain skills and expand scope of practice while ensuring HCPC CPD compliance.
• Maintain HCPC-compliant CPD records.
• Understand clinical governance principles and their application to Audiology.
• Ensure infection control policies and health and safety/risk management policies are followed by staff.

What We Offer

• Basic salary up to £40,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Company car
• Life Assurance x 4
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5% on successful probation
• Employee assistance programme
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays
• Discounted eyewear and hearing products after qualifying period

We’re on a mission to change lives through better sight and hearing—one home visit at a time. Since 1987, our team has been delivering life-enhancing care where it’s needed most.