Adult Audiologist – Audiology

Audiology Service at London North West University Healthcare NHS trust is looking for a qualified audiologist to work within their busy department in Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospitals. The successful individual will be responsible for delivering comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative services for adults. The workload will involve working across mainly at Northwick Park Hospital and some cross site working across Central Middlesex Hospital and Ealing Hospital. The applicant must be flexible enough to travel across all sites. The post holder will be well-motivated and innovative, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage both time and workload. The applicant will also be involved in training of BSC students and some research. Applicants should possess a BSc Audiology Honours degree or equivalent qualification. Applicants should be registered or eligible with RCCP/HCPC registration. This post is suitable for newly qualified graduate audiologists.  Undertake full Audiological assessments of patients and to assist in complex and non-routine cases such as those with multiple disabilities and severe communication difficulties. This include history taking and carrying out hearing and auditory function tests to include pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing and speech audiometry.  Carry out examination of the ear by Otoscopy in patients including complex cases, to identify the anatomy of an individual’s ear, any abnormalities or pathology.  Analyse results to determine the next stage of diagnostics required, and to problem solve inconsistent or erroneous findings.  Take medical histories of patients directly referred from primary care to exclude pathologies requiring a medical opinion  Develop and implement Individual Plans for patients, including complex and routine cases.  Ensure that clinical equipment used is calibrated, d In addition to the fantastic support and educational benefits of working at LNWH University Trust. Staff benefits include incredibly reasonable accommodation located next to the site, salary sacrifice lease car scheme, car parking on site, childcare vouchers, crèche, sports & social club, subsidized gym membership through the NHS Better Health and Fitness Corporate membership, cycle to work scheme, PScashback Black Card – NHS, Staff Excellence Awards and First Medical National NHS Staff benefit programme. Northwick Park Hospital benefits from a range of onsite facilities such as a fresh fruit stall, restaurant, dry cleaners, hair dressers, Marks and Spencer and Costa Coffee outlet. Harrow itself as an area to work/live in benefits from bustling well known high street retailers, cafes and excellent transport links to Central London. Harrow benefits from excellent schools, low rental rates and the picturesque village of Harrow on the Hill. Holistically obtain history including the assessment of disability, handicap and expectations.  Take accurate ear impressions using suitable material for patients to include postoperative patients and those with additional needs.  Modify ear moulds using the range of laboratory equipment available.  Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with an understanding of when these cannot be adhered to: o Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needs assessment and diagnostic test results. o Accurately fit digital hearing aids to patients including those with additional needs. o Evaluate hearing aid fitting using real ear/probe microphone measurements, alongside aided outcome measure tools i.e. questionnaire, speech testing etc. o Follow-up to enable fine tuning of digital hearing aids and onward referral to other specialist services  Provide counselling to patients/carers regarding the nature and extent of any hearing deficit, and the options on how this could be managed.  Manage distressed or angry patients/carers sensitively, especially when disclosing test results and management options.  Ensure patients/carers are fully aware of the use of any devices issued  Maintain and perform repairs on all hearing aids and earmoulds, which includes retubing, reshaping of earmoulds, replacing battery drawers and testing hearing aid performance in the test box or listening checks.  Provide expert advice to other staff, ENT consultants and others. Other duties  Within the above duties select and administer a wide range of diagnostic tests, structured assessment and treatment plans, working under the guidance of departmental and national policies, protocols and guidance.  Support the education and training of staff, MSc, PTP, STP and all students in the department.  Provide training to other staff groups, including medical students, nursing staff and community-based health professionals.  Maintain accurate and comprehensive clinical records using the computerised patient management system.  Provide written and verbal reports on patients to referrers.  Assist the team leader in the maintenance and calibration of the service’s equipment  Assist in keeping accurate activity statistics  Prioritise own workload  Take responsibility for own continual professional development.  Participate in continuous service improvement to enhance the quality, safety and efficiency of patient care.  Assist in stock and equipment management, including the carrying of equipment and stock to peripheral/ community clinics and for domiciliary services.  Ensure efficient use of resources.  Participate in departmental research and audit, and multi-centre trials.  Actively participate in departmental team meetings and training