Job overview
The unified audiology service within Manchester Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive audiology and auditory implant service to patients of all ages and works across hospitals within Manchester. We are unique in providing all the services available within audiology under one management structure and within one NHS Trust.
You will be part of the Adult Audiology and tinnitus team primarily based at Manchester Royal Infirmary but should be flexible in being able to work at other sites across the MFT footprint. You will provide a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation service using investigative and analytical skills and have an additional interest in the provision of rehabilitation for adult patients with tinnitus and / or learning disabilities. You will have appropriate registration and a minimum of BSc or equivalent training in Audiology. Additional training and support will be given where required.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work as part of the adult audiology team with input to adult hearing rehabilitation and tinnitus service with opportunities to support the development of the service and involvement in research studies in collaboration with Manchester University, NIHR and BRC.
The post holder independently performs diagnostic tests of hearing, applies scientific knowledge in the evaluation of results and makes clinical decisions concerning the patient’s management. Information, specialist advice and counselling are provided to patients, their family and carers in the areas of hearing aids and tinnitus.
Person specification
Experience
- Experience of complex adult assessment and management
- Experience of training students or junior staff members
- Experience working within a NHS setting
- Tinnitus Assessment and Rehabilitation
- Wax removal – trained by accredited provider and competencies gained
- Experience of carrying out audits
- Experience of undertaking service developments
Qualifications
- BSc / MSc / STP or equivalent in Audiology
- Registration with HCPC or AHCS
- BAA Higher Training Scheme in Tinnitus
Skills
- Ability to perform a wide range of audiological tests independently.
- Experience of fitting a range of digital hearing aids including to people experiencing tinnitus
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a work environment
- Ability to provide tinnitus management appointments
- Ability to assist in appointments for Adults with additional needs / learning disabilities
- Skills in Paediatric Audiology
Other
- Good IT skills, familiar with using Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets
- Car driver /owner for domiciliary visits
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you.
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for roles involving direct patient contact. The cost of the DBS application may be recovered from salary.
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