Senior Specialist Audiologist / Hearing Therapist (Vestibular)

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the Hearing Therapy and Balance Rehabilitation Services for patients of Croydon Health Services NHS Trust with the assistance of the Chief Audiologist with a responsibility for balance disorders. To provide comprehensive direct patient care, delivering specialist rehabilitation of primarily balance disorders, though also for those with hearing and/or tinnitus disorders as required, utilising simple and more complex rehabilitation procedures. This includes the autonomous creation and implementation of individual treatment plans. To be aware of the services and procedures used within the Audiology Department. To develop and deliver service improvements as required. Liaise with other technical, therapy, medical and nursing staff as required to ensure the best possible standard of patient care.

Person specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Diploma of Hearing Therapy or BSc in Audiology or BTEC (NC) in Medical Physics & Physiological Measurement (MPPM) BAAT parts I & II with specialist interest in rehabilitation or equivalent qualification. Balance Rehabilitation Training Evidence of continuing personal development

Desirable criteria

• M.Sc. in Audiology Counselling qualifications

Knowledge and Understanding

Essential criteria

• Knowledge and experience in all aspects of general hearing therapy and /or audiology Highly developed specialist knowledge across the full range of rehabilitative counselling theory underpinned by clinical experience for the treatment of adult patients with balance disorders and hearing disorders or tinnitus. 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

• Working knowledge of advance test procedures. Recent knowledge or training in electrophysiology.

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

• Ability to provide and receiving highly complex, sensitive information from/to patients and/or carers who may have significant physical, emotional or mental complexities using developed interpersonal and communication skills. Communicate, using appropriate terminology, with patients in a way to enable their decisions regarding their rehabilitation. Team working Independent working At least 4-5 years as a qualified Hearing Therapist or Band 6 Audiologist Attendance at high level accredited training courses delivered by nation/international experts in the field and ability to disseminate information to colleagues. Previous experience of staff training and development

Desirable criteria

• Ability to cope with complex tasks

Experience

Essential criteria

• At least 4-5 years as a qualified Hearing Therapist or Band 6 Audiologist Attendance at high level accredited training courses delivered by nation/international experts in the field and ability to disseminate information to colleagues. Experience in Vestibular Rehabilitation techniques Previous experience of staff training and development

Desirable criteria

• Attended courses in newer techniques. Health and Safety Issues Keyboard/Computer skills

Other

Essential criteria

• Good time keeping Working under pressure, in a diplomatic and confidential manner Reliable Caring Friendly Have initiative Well Motivated

Desirable criteria

• Assertive

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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

• Senior Specialist Audiologist / Hearing Therapist (PDF, 432.4KB)
• CHS DBS Policy Statement (PDF, 53.0KB)
• Map of Croydon University Hospital (PDF, 95.6KB)
• CHS Accomodation (PDF, 2.7MB)