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Audiologist
| Posting date: | 22 January 2025 |
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| Salary: | £37,338.00 to £44,962.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £37338.00 - £44962.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2025 |
| Location: | Liverpool, L14 5AB |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9411-25-0029 |
Summary
Clinical/Scientific and Technical Carry out otoscopy following BSA recommended procedures. Diagnose, manage and rehabilitate children with hearing impairment using a wide range of advanced and complex audiological procedures. Perform diagnostic assessment of the hearing of children and analyse the results. Provide an efficient Tier 2 service in the community. Work independently in the assessment, diagnosis and management of children aged 4 years onwards as part of the Tier 2 Service. Assess, diagnosis and manage children in Tier 3 clinics, which includes a variety of test techniques, including the following; Infant distraction testing, visual re-enforcement audiometry (VRA), performance testing, speech testing, testing of middle ear muscle reflex (MEMR) using tympanometry, TEOAEs, DPAOE and growth studies. Work as an independent practitioner when carrying out hearing tests in deaf resource bases in school settings. Test hearing aids in schools using test box equipment, to carry out general repairs, re-tubing of ear moulds, to take aural impressions and carry out assessments on hearing aid users. Communication Ability to explain to children what they are required to do when performing hearing tests, using appropriate language. Able to use tact and persuasion where barriers to understanding exist, e.g. very young children and children with learning difficulties, or with an uncooperative child. Communicate effectively with Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, carers and children of all ages. Able to communicate complex technical information in a meaningful manner, adapting instructions and tests to children of different ages and special needs. Demonstrate reassurance and persuasive skills to gain a childs confidence for invasive procedures e.g. impressions. Demonstrate sensitivity and awareness when Sharing the News with children, parents and families e.g. sudden hearing loss or deterioration of existing hearing loss.