Team Leader, Paediatric Audiology
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 17 May 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | £50,952 to £57,349 per year |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £50952 - £57349 a year |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 June 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Plymouth, PL6 8DH |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9216-24-0919 |
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Clinical Duties Diagnostic duties To determine the appropriate test battery for patients seen as direct referrals from national screening programmes, primary care and secondary ENT 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 national screening programmes, primary care or non-otological specialties to exclude pathologies requiring an otological opinion Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with an understanding of when there should be variation from these: Accurately test hearing of children of all ages, and adults on occasion, including those with highly complex needs Use the full breadth of subjective and objective tests available, including behavioural, electro-acoustic and electrophysiological tests as required according to the age, ability and clinical needs of the individual Provide expert analysis of test results and second opinions to support audiology staff and medical staff of all grades. Take leading role in approved regional or national peer review programmes to quality assure diagnostic testing Ensure that expensive clinical equipment used is calibrated, decontaminated and maintained according to national and departmental protocols Habilitation Duties Take social histories and listening needs assessments people of all ages and including the most complex cases, and combine these with diagnostic test results to develop the necessary management plans Take accurate aural impressions of neonates, infants, children and on occasion adults Modify ear moulds using the range of laboratory equipment available Following national and departmental guidelines and protocols, but with an understanding of when there should be variation from these to: Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needs assessment and diagnostic test results Accurately fit digital hearing aids to patients of all ages using real ear/probe microphone measurements Follow-up to enable fine tuning of digital hearing aids and onward referral to other specialist services Provide counselling to patients and their families and/or significant others regarding the nature and extent of any hearing impairment, and the options on how this could be managed Manage distressed or angry patients and their families sensitively, especially when disclosing test results and management options Provide audiological management to patients with significant co-morbidities, including mental health problems Ensure patients and/or significant others are fully aware of the use of any devices issued Fault finding to provide a timely hearing aid repair service Provide a basic hyperacusis and tinnitus management service for children. Provide expert clinical advice to other staff, including education professionals, wards, health visitors and ENT Take leading role in approved regional or national peer review programmes to quality assure habilitation of complex cases Ensure timely onward referral to specialist services when required, such as cochlear implants or Deaf CAMHS Note This job description is neither definitive nor exhaustive and is not intended to be totally comprehensive. It may be reviewed in the light of changing circumstances following consultation with the post holder. This job description is to be read in conjunction with all current Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust policies, procedures & guidelines.