School Hearing Screener/Audiology Assistant

Job summary

Main duties of the job

They will assist the audiologist in obtaining hearing test results from children through play-based activities within a clinical setting & support team members, ensuring that all activities are carried out within their level of training, competence and knowledge. Working with established procedures and care pathways, the postholder will deliver safe, effective and patient-centred support, contributing to the overall quality of audiology services

The postholder will work efficiently and confidently guided by established policies and procedures to screen children's hearing within a school setting. They will develop and maintain the necessary knowledge and skills to perform and record hearing screens safely and accurately

Responsibilities include carrying out the hearing screening programme unsupervised, ensuring each child receives appropriate follow-up. The postholder will liaise with schools in advance of visit to notify and prepare staff, ensuring smooth coordination of screening session. Effective communication with professional colleagues in both health & education is essential as is the ability to engage sensitively and reassuringly with children, including those with additional learning needs. The postholder will use tact and empathy to gain children's cooperation and maintain a calm, quiet environment to obtain a hearing test.

Adverts will close early where the maximum number of applicants is reached.

Contact Angela Shearer Dunbar angela.shearer@nhs.net for any questions

Job responsibilities

Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust.

Who are we?

Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council. We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.

Perks of the job:

Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.

Right to Work:

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.