Job title: Audiologist

Hours: 36 hours per week on a local rota Monday – Friday

Clinic starts (first patient booked) at 8am and finishes at 5:45pm (last patient booked at 4:30pm). Four day working week.

Location: City Care Centre, Peterborough PE3 6DB. No carparking on site. Train station 10 minutes walk away.

InHealth is an accredited provider of hearing services, alongside specialist balance and wax removal services, across the UK. Our GP direct referral, patient centred, community audiology services are delivered from GP surgeries and community hospital locations, facilitating timely diagnosis for patients with hearing and balance problems as well as access to a range of on-going support and aftercare.

What you will do:

As an InHealth Audiologist you will be undertaking standard and complex adult test procedures efficiently and effectively within current guidelines. You will be adhering to best practice audiology technique and providing expertise to ensure the appropriate examination of patients. Working as part of a friendly team to a high standard, you will be maintaining a high level of professionalism and technical standard of work with relevant Codes of Practice.

What you are responsible for:

Undertaking audiological procedures in line with existing clinical guidelines and protocols Processing and triaging patient referrals in line with BSA guidelines Running quality assurance checks on equipment and actioning as appropriate Ensuring due regard is given to the customs, values and spiritual beliefs of patients and to ensure patients views are sought and taken into account Demonstrating safe, effective practice in line with the company policies and procedures Assisting with the booking of patients when necessary Ensuring the patient information systems are maintained with accurate and up to date information Maintaining professional competencies and CPD Reporting all incidents and complaints in line with company policy Monitoring essential stocks and re-ordering when required Maintaining a professional ,clean and safe working environment Adhering to the requirements of the Data Protection Act.

 

We are looking for someone who has:

Proven knowledge of the requirements of a audiologists’ role in the care of patients, and to colleagues Computer literacy with accurate data entry skills and attention to detail Proven competency in verbal and written communication The ability to work in a multidisciplinary team Knowledge of the Data Protection Act and Caldicott Principle Infection control training, manual handling and patient transfer training, plus health and safety awareness.

You should apply if you have the below experience:

Masters or bachelor’s degree in Audiological Science or equivalent BAA/BSA part 1 and part 2 Membership of RCCP, BAA, HCPC, or relevant professional body