Senior Specialist Audiologist / Hearing Therapist (Vestibular)
Job overview
Senior Specialist Audiologist / Hearing Therapist (Vestibular)
Band 7, Permanent, Part time - 7.5 hours per week
To be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the Hearing Therapy and Balance Rehabilitation Services for patients of Croydon Health Services NHS Trust with the assistance of the Chief Audiologist with a responsibility for balance disorders.To provide comprehensive direct patient care, delivering specialist rehabilitation of primarily balance disorders, though also for those with hearing and/or tinnitus disorders as required, utilising simple and more complex rehabilitation procedures.
This includes the autonomous creation and implementation of individual treatment plans. To be aware of the services and procedures used within the Audiology Department. To develop and deliver service improvements as required. Liaise with other technical, therapy, medical and nursing staff as required to ensure the best possible standard of patient care.
Proposed Interview Date - 4th March 2025
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the Hearing Therapy and Balance Rehabilitation Services for patients of Croydon Health Services NHS Trust with the assistance of the Chief Audiologist with a responsibility for balance disorders.
Working for our organisation
The Audiology Department is a busy and energetic one, with an Audiological Scientist/Audiology Manager, 6.5 Audiologists and 2 Assistant Audiologists as well as a Hearing Therapists. We also fortunate to have an experience administration team to support our services.We provide an audiology service to the people of Croydon with hearing, tinnitus and/or balance problems. We additionally provide support to ENT. We provide the electrophysiological testing, which includes tests on babies referred from the newborn hearing screening programme or by the paediatricians.
The team works well together across the disciplines provided and all are always willing to help each other out. Everybody comments on the warm and friendly atmosphere in the Department.
Croydon is located in South London and is currently under-going extensive re-development. There are excellent transport links with London and the South-East via train, tram or bus. Staff car parking is also available.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To be responsible for the co-ordination and management of the Hearing Therapy and Balance Rehabilitation Services for patients of Croydon Health Services NHS Trust with the assistance of the Chief Audiologist with a responsibility for balance disorders.To provide comprehensive direct patient care, delivering specialist rehabilitation of primarily balance disorders, though also for those with hearing and/or tinnitus disorders as required, utilising simple and more complex rehabilitation procedures.
This includes the autonomous creation and implementation of individual treatment plans. To be aware of the services and procedures used within the Audiology Department. To develop and deliver service improvements as required. Liaise with other technical, therapy, medical and nursing staff as required to ensure the best possible standard of patient care.
Person specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential criteria- Diploma of Hearing Therapy or BSc in Audiology or BTEC (NC) in Medical Physics & Physiological Measurement (MPPM) BAAT parts I & II with specialist interest in rehabilitation or equivalent qualification. Balance Rehabilitation Training Evidence of continuing personal development
- M.Sc. in Audiology Counselling qualifications
Knowledge and Understanding
Essential criteria- Knowledge and experience in all aspects of general hearing therapy and /or audiology Highly developed specialist knowledge across the full range of rehabilitative counselling theory underpinned by clinical experience for the treatment of adult patients with balance disorders and hearing disorders or tinnitus. Previous experience of staff training and development Awareness of Child Safety/Protection Issues, Vulnerable Adult Safeguarding, Data Protection Issues and Health and Safety Issues
- Working knowledge of advance test procedures. Recent knowledge or training in electrophysiology.
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- Ability to provide and receiving highly complex, sensitive information from/to patients and/or carers who may have significant physical, emotional or mental complexities using developed interpersonal and communication skills. Communicate, using appropriate terminology, with patients in a way to enable their decisions regarding their rehabilitation. Team working Independent working At least 4-5 years as a qualified Hearing Therapist or Band 6 Audiologist Attendance at high level accredited training courses delivered by nation/international experts in the field and ability to disseminate information to colleagues. Previous experience of staff training and development
- Ability to cope with complex tasks
Experience
Essential criteria- At least 4-5 years as a qualified Hearing Therapist or Band 6 Audiologist Attendance at high level accredited training courses delivered by nation/international experts in the field and ability to disseminate information to colleagues. Experience in Vestibular Rehabilitation techniques Previous experience of staff training and development
- Attended courses in newer techniques. Health and Safety Issues Keyboard/Computer skills
Other
Essential criteria- Good time keeping Working under pressure, in a diplomatic and confidential manner Reliable Caring Friendly Have initiative Well Motivated
- Assertive