Clinical

• Support the audiologist in
  patient preparation for both adults and children for diagnostic
  assessments and rehabilitative management.


• Work within the
  Scope of Practice (SOP) for the role and qualifications.


• Carry out impression taking, ear mould
  fitting, administration
  and modification.


• Operate automated hearing screening systems.


• Undertake routine hearing aid
  repair, maintenance and replacement clinics


• Carry out
  replacement and fitting of tubing/open fitting components


• Refer more complex patient issues to Staff
  Grade Audiologist in line with audiology service protocols


• Record clinical outcomes.

·       Carry out briefing of
individuals/groups or parents to include:

o  
Basic
use and controls of the hearing aids

o  
Troubleshooting

o  
Basic
hearing tactics and communication skills

o   Telephone
reviews/questionnaires

o  
Supporting
behavioural assessments

o  
Air
conduction audiometry for screening hearing

• Support
  Individual Management Plans to include:

• Development
  of/contribution to a plan within the scope of the role in consultation
  with patients and relevant others, based on individual patient
  needs.


• Participation
  in regular updates and meetings with staff


• Monitoring,
  review and adaption of plans as necessary

Professional
Standards, Education & Training

• Maintain
  professional standards in line with changing practice.


• Contribute
  to development of patient focused services as part of the Integrated
  Services Area (ISA).


• Actively
  engage in and promote continuous professional education and development,
  including supervision of trainees.


• Participate in planning reviews,
  professional supervision, and performance management and development
  process as required.


• Develop
  and implement policies and procedures to support safety, best practice
  and service provision.


• Contribute
  to risk management within the audiology service and provide for the
  requirements of safety standards.


• Supervision of audiology trainees
  on placement when directed by senior staff.

Audit &
Research

• Along with all other staff, will
  be expected to participate in clinical audit and research projects,
  recording and reporting on data as required locally or nationally.


• Assist in developing local tools
  for audit and measuring patient satisfaction.


• Contribute to clinical adult and
  research and development to evaluate effectiveness of care delivery
  incorporating the lessons learned through the audit cycle.

Administrative

• Carry out
  administrative duties relating to patient reception, correspondence,
  processing of reports, scheduling of appointments, posting and receipt
  of hearing aids, telephone queries and liaising with patients and
  caregivers, triaging queries
  from professionals and general administrative support in domiciliary service.


• Maintain patients’ records and
  data accurately on the patient management systems (electronically or
  manually if systems are unavailable) according to the audiology service
  protocols including; accurate and timely
  collection of data, database inputting, transfer of current
  paper records on to the patient management system. Update of the
  national neonatal screening database (eSP) searches and reports,
  targeted follow up (TFU) appointment monitoring.


• Carry out
  calibration and maintenance of equipment, including hygiene and infection
  control.


• Prepare and restock
  treatment rooms and comply with stock control and stock management
  requirements.


• Use the
  electronic patient management system to keep track of current stock
  levels and items of stock provided to patients.

Health, Safety & Governance

• Follow departmental and national
  protocols and practices.


• Observe
  the Health & Safety at Work Act 2005.


• Manage
  resources effectively and provide statistics in line with requirements.


• Represent
  the audiology service and its users in accordance with the management
  systems within the relevant HSE Area and participate in processes
  including:

• Clinical Directorates Management System


• Service Planning Process


• Performance Management


• Risk Management


• Quality Improvement

• Adhere to all HSE policies and
  procedures, seeking clarification from more senior staff as required.


• Have a working
  knowledge of the Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA)
  Standards as they apply to the role for example, Standards for
  Healthcare, National Standards for the Prevention and Control of
  Healthcare Associated Infections, Hygiene Standards etc. and comply with associated HSE protocols for implementing and
  maintaining these standards as appropriate to the role.


• To support, promote
  and actively participate in sustainable energy, water and waste
  initiatives to create a more sustainable, low carbon and efficient
  health service.

Resource Management

• Plan and run screening, mould and
  repair clinics/sessions including adjustments to appointment times,
  running of open sessions etc. in an efficient and effective manner.


• Engage proactively in the
  continual improvement process.


• Prioritise work and manage time
  effectively.