Rehabilitation Specialist Current Vacancies

2006-11-27:

Rehabilitation specialists are advanced practitioners within audiology previously known as hearing therapists.

They work with adults who have acquired hearing loss, tinnitus or a balance disorder.

using counselling skills with clients and their families to facilitate adjustment to hearing loss and related disorders
assessing the rehabilitation needs of patients in order to provide programmes of care - working with patients who are suitable for cochlear implants or bone anchored hearing aids - working with patients with complex needs such as dual sensory loss or learning disabilities - working in hospitals and the community as part of a multi-disciplinary team, liaising with audiological, medical and social work staff.

Rehabilitation specialists work 37.5 hours a week full time; part-time or flexible hours may be available.

They usually work in ear, nose and throat clinics or audiology departments. have practical skills and a practical outlook to tackle the everyday problems faced by clients enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

rehabilitation specialists work in the NHS and are employed by health authorities or community trusts.

There are also some limited opportunities with voluntary organisations.

Rehabilitation specialists can focus their work in a range of areas, such as balance rehabilitation, cochlear implants, or in assisting people with learning disabilities or dual sensory loss. (Permalink)