We are looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Clinical Scientist /Audiologist to provide specialist audiological skills within the Hearing Implant Multi-Disciplinary Team.
The post holder will assess and manage predominately adults with a hearing loss from referral to post implant programming, maintenance and rehabilitation for all Hearing Implants including Cochlear Implants, BAHA and Middle Ear Implants.The post holder will be based at St Michael's Hospital, Bristol but as a regional service outreach clinics are held across the South West.Experience of different hearing implant devices is desirable.
To be part of a multi-disciplinary team of professionals based at St Michael's Hospital, Bristol providing high quality scientific and technical audiological input to the regional specialist West of England Hearing Implant Programme (WEHIP).Provide a comprehensive audiological assessment and ongoing management of adult hearing implant patients.To be involved in all aspects of the patient pathway from referral to post-implant programming, maintenance and rehabilitation for all Hearing Implants including Cochlear Implants, BAHA & Middle ear Implants.To work collaboratively with SLTs & team psychologist, in assessment, joint report writing, reviews and joint goal setting.Communicate effectively with patients with significant hearing loss.To consult with patients and their families/carers with empathy and understanding using excellent communication skills.Provide advice and support to patients and families on the maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment.Use advanced knowledge and experience of audiology to carry out comprehensive audiological assessment of referrals including patients with additional multiple disabilities and / or complex needs.
University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England.
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