Role Summary
The purpose of this role is to provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment and advice to patients and their carers. The specialist area is adult audiological assessment and management including vestibular and tinnitus, many having complex disabilities and/or presentations. This includes activities which are complex and non-routine.
The post holder will be based at the Royal Devon and Exeter hospital in an outpatient clinical setting. They will be expected to independently travel to community locations on a weekly basis.
The post holder will fulfil all tasks and work as part of a team. To meet the needs of the service the post holder may be required to work in other locations as appropriate and directed
About the Role
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More detail about the role
The post holder is expected to have a BSc. Audiology or equivalent qualification. They are expected to be registered with the HCPC or AHCS professional body.
The post holder is expected to perform duties and responsibilities to a high standard as follows:
Clinical Duties
- Performs routine and non-routine, complex hearing assessments in adults at North Devon Hospital and community locations including home visits.
- Selects and applies appropriate routine and advanced technical diagnostic test procedures using complex IT based equipment for adults without supervision including Audiometry, Tympanometry, Speech Audiometry.
- Performs specialist hearing assessment in adults
- Understands and adheres to up-to-date BSA recommended procedures and departmental policies
- Verifies hearing aids using Real Ear Measurements
- Performs daily calibration of all equipment required for assessment
- Makes accurate decisions and onward referrals to radiology imaging
- Writes accurate reports and develops individual management plans for every patient
- Able to give presentations to multi-disciplinary teams
- Make a diagnosis, complete reports and directly refer adults with complex hearing losses such as asymmetrical hearing loss or unilateral tinnitus for an MRI scan
- Design a specialist care package for the adult patient and implement this to facilitate rehabilitation, monitor outcomes and provide repeated diagnostic assessment at key stages
- Accurately inform the referring health professional/Doctor of the diagnosis and the future care package of the patient
- Accurately records and communicates the results to the patient/family/carers based on the referral from, ENT consultant, General practitioners, and other professional groups.
- Gain support of the other professional groups in establishing care plans and monitor the suitability of the plan at key stages.
- Make further referrals to other professionals as appropriate
- Assistance in counselling patients/families/carers through highly distressing and emotional circumstances
- Prescription fitting evaluation and exchange of non-standard hearing aids including CROS aids and Bone Anchored Hearing Aids for both adults, using procedures such as real ear insitu measurements.
- To perform specialist vestibular assessment clinics
- To provide vestibular rehabilitation and vestibular management for patients diagnosed with a peripheral vestibular pathology
- To provide appropriate assessment and specialist tinnitus management strategies for patients with bothersome and non-bothersome tinnitus.
Non – Clinical Duties
- Assist in the day to day running of the department and may include specific clinical or departmental responsibility.
- Support the senior management team with day to day management of the department.
- Assists regularly in the supervision and support of junior Audiology staff and trainees by providing instruction in audiological techniques to trainees and other professionals.
- Participates regularly in the departments on-going research and development activity
- Maintains knowledge and understanding of developments within Audiology and the work environment and ensures continual professional development
- Performs other duties as requested by the Head of Department or Deputy.
- To be responsible for the use of resources in the most efficient and effective way
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. 8am-6pm , 4 days per week
Interview Date: 7th July
For further information please contact: Anna Trotter, Associate head of audiology on 01392 402224 or a.trotter1@nhs.net
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
Looking after you is important to us.
We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.
If you are starting out in the NHS, you’ll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
You will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.
This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including:
- National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.
- Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter
- Car lease schemes.
- The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
- Cycle to work scheme
These are just a few of the benefits available – if the role is something you are interested in, we would love to hear from you.
