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NHS Tayside (Angus)
- VO96568
To provide a friendly face and practical help for all presenting patients with hearing aid queries.
To replace the tubing and/or batteries of ‘mould type’ NHS Hearing aids on request if possible.
To provide contact details of where further help or information can be obtained.
To make appointments at Kings Cross Audiology Dept for patients whose hearing aid problems cannot be resolved by the procedures the volunteer has been trained to undertake.
To complete details of service provided and of those requesting support for audiology audit.
Requirements:
To complete the training and refresher training sessions for Hearing Aid Support Volunteers led by the Audiology Dept.
To be aware of how to access other relevant local services.
Reports to:
Voluntary Services Manager/coordinator and Audiologist
Duties/
Responsibilities:
To wear ID badge whilst on duty
To respect patient confidentiality
To adhere to Infection Control Guidance when working with Hearing Aids and after completion of interventions.
To carry out only the procedures you have been trained to perform as demonstrated by Audiology and practiced.
To obtain an audiology appointment for the patient whose hearing aid support needs are more complex than the hearing aid support volunteer.
To complete audit documentation and return monthly.
To order further supplies of batteries and tubing as required.
Travel details
Outpatient Clinic Areas in Angus Hospitals and Angus Health Centres at designated times.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Forfar - every 2nd Tuesday of the month 1-am - 12 noon Arbroath - every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month - 1.30 - 3.30pm Forfar - every 2nd Tuesday of the month 1-am - 12 noon Arbroath - every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month - 1.30 - 3.30pm
Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Hearing Aid Support Volunteer with NHS Tayside (Angus)
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Leigh Mitchell, NHS Tayside (Angus)
Leigh Mitchell, NHS Tayside (Angus)
Email address: leigh.mitchell@nhs.scot
Phone number: 01356 665110 ext 65110
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Angus:
Contact name: Voluntary Action Angus
Email address: info@voluntaryactionangus.org.uk
Phone: 01307 466113
Thank you for registering your interest in Hearing Aid Support Volunteer with NHS Tayside (Angus).
NHS Tayside (Angus) has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO96568.