Job summaryAn opportunity is available in the Audiology department at PAH for an Audiologist to come and work in our friendly team. sites in Epping, Harlow and Bishops Stortford and travel to all three sites is essential. 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, 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: Obtain aural impressions on adults and children for the purpose of ear moulds or custom made earplugs. Select appropriate hearing aidsAbout usThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. 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. 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. Full-time Reference number001303Job locationsSt Margaret's HospitalEppingEssexCM16 6TNUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe 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 that's 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 we're working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. 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. 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 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. 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: Obtain aural impressions on adults and children for the purpose of ear moulds or custom made earplugs. ENT staff, GP Senior Audiologist, Nurse Practitioner etcAssess the hearing of adults and children over the age of 5 using a range of specialised diagnostic tests, including: Obtain aural impressions on adults and children for the purpose of ear moulds or custom made earplugs. 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 MeasurementsComplete 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 parametersRegularly review patients progress with the hearing aid and analyse need for modification of hearing aid programme and/or further rehabilitation, advice and counsellingFit custom made ear plugs for adults and children and instruct patients or their carers on effective use and maintenanceProvide 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 StaffAnalyse and interpret diagnostic test results to formulate an individual treatment planUndertake home visits to housebound patients to provide a full range of audiological services where access to patients in a domestic setting may be restrictedUndertake visits to in-patients who have been identified by ward staff as having hearing problems, providing the appropriate audiological services at the bedsideAssist with paediatric audiology and hearing aid clinicsPerform evening and weekend clinics as required (though we currently do not work evenings or weekends unless overtime is required). Job description Job responsibilitiesThe 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 that's 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 we're working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. 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. 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 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. 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: Obtain aural impressions on adults and children for the purpose of ear moulds or custom made earplugs. ENT staff, GP Senior Audiologist, Nurse Practitioner etcAssess the hearing of adults and children over the age of 5 using a range of specialised diagnostic tests, including: Obtain aural impressions on adults and children for the purpose of ear moulds or custom made earplugs. 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 MeasurementsComplete 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 parametersRegularly review patients progress with the hearing aid and analyse need for modification of hearing aid programme and/or further rehabilitation, advice and counsellingFit custom made ear plugs for adults and children and instruct patients or their carers on effective use and maintenanceProvide 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 StaffAnalyse and interpret diagnostic test results to formulate an individual treatment planUndertake home visits to housebound patients to provide a full range of audiological services where access to patients in a domestic setting may be restrictedUndertake visits to in-patients who have been identified by ward staff as having hearing problems, providing the appropriate audiological services at the bedsideAssist with paediatric audiology and hearing aid clinicsPerform evening and weekend clinics as required (though we currently do not work evenings or weekends unless overtime is required).EssentialA Recognised qualification in Audiology (BSc, MSc, PTP, STP, BAAT,PgDip Aud,) or equivalent experience EssentialExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)Clear spoken EnglishAble to accurately follow written instructionsAbility to work independentlyDesirableHolder of Full UK Driving Licence EssentialA Recognised qualification in Audiology (BSc, MSc, PTP, STP, BAAT,PgDip Aud,) or equivalent experience EssentialExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)Clear spoken EnglishAble to accurately follow written instructionsAbility to work independentlyDesirableHolder of Full UK Driving LicenceDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS TrustAddressSt Margaret's HospitalEppingEssexCM16 6TNUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameThe Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS TrustAddressSt Margaret's HospitalEppingEssexCM16 6TNUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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Adult Audiologist Band 5 in Epping, Essex employer: National Health Service
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