Highway to Health - Flipbook - Page 9
WHAT JOB CHALLENGES DO YOU FACE?
Communication with patients is a big one, as nearly all
of our patients will be hard of hearing. There is also
a large portion of patients who cannot speak English
as their first language. Learning how to communicate
very concisely, and make use of non-verbal cues like
body language, is a big part of the job.
SUBJECTS, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS NEEDED
Skills for my job in Audiology would include great
communication, a lot of paitence and compassion, IT
skills, and scientific abilities. Prior knowledge is not
completely necessary, but a good grounding in human
biology would be a great start!
WHAT YOU MIGHT
NOT KNOW ABOUT
WORKING IN THE
HEALTH SECTOR
There are so many non-traditional healthcare roles in
the NHS and the health sector generally. Healthcare
Scientists (including Audiologists) contribute to 80%
of diagnoses within the NHS. They
cover a wide range of specialisms,
including medical physics,
genetics, bioinformatics,
reproductive
sciences and
more!
To become an audiologist you would need to complete
a degree in Audiology, or to become a Clinical Scientist
you can go onto the STP programme. Apprenticeships
are also available for roles like Audiological Assistants.
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