Senior Audiology Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Gorffennaf 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £24,625.00 i £25,674.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £24625.00 - £25674.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Gorffennaf 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Plymouth,, PL6 8DH |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | C9216-25-0910 |
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Management responsibilities Assist in the smooth running of the hearing aid repair service and the support roles of ear mould management and stock organisation Assist in the training of new audiology assistants Involved in training of medical and audiology students, and hearing support volunteers. Assist in stock check management Clinical and Technical Responsibilities Assess patients test results, history and presentation on the day to: Modify existing ear moulds or venting; take aural impressions to make new ear moulds according to the assessment; instigate emergency referral if indicated Digital hearing aid maintenance and repair service: Test hearing aid function subjectively and objectively using electroacoustic test box; repair or replace faulty hearing aids; retubing and other ear mould repairs, including drilling and grinding to increase comfort or performance; otoscopic examination to check ears for wax, infection or contraindication for taking an impression; ward or home visits as required; safe use of electrical and mechanical equipment Assists with the assessment of pre-school and school age infants and children, including: o Assess ability of infant/child to perform tasks, in conjunction with the specialist paediatric audiologist o Perform developmental and age appropriate games and distraction methods o Assist in the performance of objective tests Communication with patients: Quickly understand patients clinical complaints or other queries; ensure patient has understood the treatment or other plan; deal sensitively with patients who may be distressed or have significant other health problems; communication to include face-to-face conversation, telephone conversation, email and textphone conversation; patient groups include: children; deaf or hard of hearing adults; adults with learning difficulties; adults with dementia; carers/significant others. Adherence to protocols/guidelines Clinical work to be carried out according to local or national protocols or guidelines; some scope for using clinical judgement according to changes in patients circumstances, with support of registered staff as required; recognition when tasks are beyond the individuals scope of practice and onward referral to registered professional. Research/Audit Takes part in departmental research and audit as required. Data collection Records all clinical activity in the departmental clinical database. Ensure details of patients updated. Ensure that clinical rooms are prepared, according to locally agreed practice. For further details please see that attached JD & PS