Senior Specialist Audiologist
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Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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, to deliver deaf awareness / communication training and to be 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.
Person specification
Education And Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- M.Sc. in Audiology
Knowledge And Understanding
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and experience in all aspects of general audiology Knowledge and experience of adult patients with Tinnitus and the more complex hearing needs. Knowledge and experience of 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
Desirable criteria
- Attended courses in newer techniques
Experience
Essential criteria
- 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
Desirable criteria
- Health and Safety Issues / Safeguarding Issues Routinely fitted patients with dual hearing aid / white noise generators. Direct access clinics for adults aged ≥18 yrs old
Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Very good communications 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 Have initiative
Desirable criteria
- Track record in team working / joint working with other specialities.
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
- JD & PS for B6 Senior Specialist Audiologist (PDF, 568.3KB)
- CHS DBS Policy Statement (PDF, 53.0KB)
- Map of Croydon University Hospital (PDF, 95.6KB)
- CHS Accomodation (PDF, 2.7MB)
- Croydon Trust Values (PDF, 324.9KB)