Audiologists support the ear nose and throat (ENT) clinicians by testing patients’ hearing during clinics, they also perform diagnostic tests requested by medical staff such as investigations of balance function and complex hearing tests. They also fit hearing aids to adults and children and provide long term support and advice to hearing users.
PLACEMENT DETAILS: Whilst on placement the individual will have the opportunity to observe the work of qualified staff. Individuals will be encouraged to gather evidence of what they have done and observed whilst on placement. The following are a list of duties that individuals may be required to undertake:
• Assist with receiving and reassuring patients
• Directing and guiding patients, and those accompanying them, to the various departments and facilities within the hospital
• Making up stripped examination beds – aprons and gloves available
• Running Errands
• Observing medical staff
• Assisting with clerical duties
• Observing Adult and Paediatric (0-18) hearing assessment and rehabilitation
• Cleaning and general housekeeping duties
• Making tea
• Answering the telephone
• Checking patients in at reception for their appointment
• Strict confidentiality is required on this placement
• Good personal hygiene
• Good communication skills
• Genuine interest in the profession is required
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16 (Please ensure that you meet the age criteria of this placement before you apply)
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1 place every other week maximum
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8am - 4pm
Smart casual No jeans or trainers Long hair tied back and above the collarbone. No jewellery, nail varnish, or strong perfume / aftershave Sturdy, flat, enclosed, sensible footwear Other: • Clinical areas can be warm so it is better to wear several light layers that can be removed if necessary • Clothes should be changed daily to prevent cross infection • Individuals will be provided with a work experience identity badge that should be prominently displayed whilst on placement but should not be worn off site • Individuals need to be well presented, neat and clean • Clothes should allow for a range of movements • Trousers or a skirt can be worn with a shirt, polo shirt or short sleeved blouse. • Skirts should not be too short and blouses should not be low cut • Make up should be kept simple and only minimal perfume worn. • No hats, hoods or sunglasses. PPE provided as and when required.
• The learner is not permitted access to Accident & Emergency department
• The learner is not permitted access to Theatres
• The learner is not permitted access to Maternity, obs. & gynae., ICU or children’s wards
• Any activity which may jeopardize the safety of patients or students
• The learner will not enter areas designated as off limits or use/interfere with equipment also considered as off limits or misuse/interfere with anything provided in the interests of health and safety
• The learner will not disclose confidential information to third parties
• The learner will not have access to unsuitable material on the internet
• The learner will not take any photos on their work experience without prior authorisation of staff and parents
• Any activities for which specialized training is required i.e. Manual Handling
• The learner will not work at heights
• The learner will not drive any vehicles
• Any activity involving contact with clinical waste products/by products
• The learner will not have contact with hazardous substances e.g. toxics, irritants, oxidising agents, explosives, corrosives, highly flammables
• The learner will not wear excessive facial or dangling jewellery - Other than stud earrings, facial piercings and ear stretchers are not permitted
• The learner will not provide personal care to patients
• The learner will not dispense/administer drugs or medicines
• The use of mobile phones and personal music equipment e.g. iPods are not allowed during working hours without prior approval of the supervisor
• Other: Please state
• At no time will the learner be left alone on the premises and will be supervised at all times, except meal breaks
• Learners may not be supervised at lunch time and may leave the premises
• The learner will not work unsupervised unless on unsupervised errands, enter areas designated as off limits or use/interfere with equipment also considered as off limits or misuse with anything provided in the interest of health & safety.
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Work Experience
Availability Calendar
Using the availability calendar below, you can see which dates have already been booked by other applicants. Please bear in mind that there are other factors that may mean that the dates are unavailable which aren't included on this calendar.
Please do not apply for more than one placement at a time.