Highway to Health - Flipbook - Page 8
Emily
Trainee Clincial Scientist
HOW IS YOUR CAREER
CONNECTED TO HEALTH?
WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE AT AGE 15?
Patients get referred to Audiology for any problem
realting to their ears, mainly hearing loss. We perform
a number of tests and investigations, and fit people
with hearing aids if appropriate. We also investigate
vestibular (balance) issues relating to the inner ear.
I didn’t know! I loved learning about the human body
and mind, but I had no idea of what career I wanted.
I was very interested in working for the NHS because
I wanted a job that involved helping people, however
I knew I didn’t want to be in one of the traditional
roles, like a Doctor or Nurse.
WHAT IS YOUR CAREER NOW?
I am a Trainee Clinical Scientist in Audiology. I am
on the NHS Scientists Training Programme, which is
a 3-year course with a mixture of university-based
learning towards a Masters Degree, and Workplace
Training.
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FUN FACT ABOUT YOUR JOB
The bones in your middle ear are the smallest bones in
your body, all 3 can fit onto a 1p coin!
BEST BIT OF JOB
The privilege of serving people in the community!
Seeing people’s reaction to new hearing aids, when
they can suddenly hear so much of what they were
missing, is one of the best parts of my job. Being able
to give people access to communication also improves
their relationships, and their mental health.