Hearing Aid Dispenser in Essex

We are currently recruiting for a Hearing Aid Dispenser to join our client based in their Essex branch.

Clinical Responsibilities

• To manage a daily schedule of adults with hearing loss.
• Pure tone audiometry including masking as required.
• Tests for non-organic hearing loss.
• Testing for noise induced hearing loss.
• Taking aural impressions and selection of appropriate ear moulds.
• Selection and programming/fitting of appropriate hearing instruments.
• Provision of a full, structured, patient centric aftercare programme to ensure maximum satisfaction.
• Provide appropriate support for individuals with hearing loss.
• To use appropriate outcome measures, both subjective and objective to ensure hearing instruments are providing maximum benefit and use evidence-based practice to support this.
• Use of real ear measurement equipment to validate and verify hearing instrument fittings.
• To commit to lifelong learning to ensure that you keep up to date with the latest developments in audiology.
• To be responsible for daily maintenance of test equipment and arrange calibration as and when required.
• To provide ear care and wax removal where required (appropriate training will be provided).
• To follow best practice principles with regard to infection control in the workplace.

Professional Responsibilities

• To meet the appropriate level of expertise to register with the HCPC as a Hearing Aid Dispenser (appropriate training will be provided as needed).
• To demonstrate the ability to reflect on own practice with peers and management and to identify own strengths and development needs.
• To be responsible for own professional actions and to recognise own professional boundaries and when to seek advice from others.
• To contribute as part of a clinical team and be willing to discuss client needs with others.
• To attend appropriate supervision and training in order to maintain skills and knowledge and to expand Scope of Practice whilst ensuring compliance with HCPC CPD requirements.
• To be responsible for maintaining own CPD records in a form acceptable to the HCPC.
• To understand the principles of clinical governance and its application to professional practice in Audiology.
• Responsible for ensuring staff are aware and comply with all Infection Control Policies and Procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring staff are aware and comply with Health and Safety and Risk Management Policies and Procedures.

Your Skills & Experience

• Effective and flexible communicator to multiple parties.
• Use of digital systems and attention to detail.
• Confident driver with at least two years driving experience with the ability to find multiple locations.
• Works calmly under pressure.
• Pragmatic approach when problem solving.
• Organised and able to multitask.
• Working within own clinical knowledge and limitations.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance.
• Company car.
• Life Assurance x 4.
• Access to health & wellbeing initiatives.
• Contributory pension scheme matched up to 5% on successful completion of probationary period.
• Access to our colleague assistance programme, Health Assured supporting the wellbeing of the workforce.
• Discounted eyewear and hearing products after qualifying period.
• Monthly Commission.

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