Head of Audiology

at  North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical General As a senior audiologist you will take accountability for the clinical and scientific leadership and decisions within the Audiology Service supported by both the Divisional Operations Manager and Divisional Director of Surgery They will undertake, as required, the full range of advanced adult and paediatric audiological assessments, including advanced audio-vestibular testing. The post holder will take overall responsibility for the Audiology clinical caseload and provide professional, scientific and technical advice on service development and delivery to the division and other agencies as required. Specific Clinical Duties (NB: the exact clinical duties will depend on the professional area and expertise of the post holder) To oversee the full and accurate interpretation of results of all assessments and ensure an efficient reporting service. Liaise with a large, specialist multidisciplinary team of professionals within the department and wider service structure to ensure that each patient receives a high quality and well-co-ordinated service.
To maintain a caseload of Adult/Paediatric patients for diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology including hearing aid provision and any other procedures as required. Analyse test results and other assessment data to determine differential diagnosis, the need for medical opinion and/or to decide on treatment options, to include complex and non-routine cases. To independently select and perform appropriate hearing investigations and provide advice, diagnosis and treatment options to patients and GPs, offering referral to other specialities where appropriate. To counsel patients with regard to their hearing difficulties.
To perform hearing aid assessments involving; evaluating patients suitability and motivation for hearing aid rehabilitation, identifying possible difficulties and advising patients on best rehabilitative options; using clinical judgement to produce individual and specialist treatment plans; counselling patients with regards to their difficulties and negotiating specialist treatment packages which may include liaison with other professions e.g. Hearing therapy, Education and social services, and reporting back to referrers as appropriate

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