By Aimee Hughes . 07/05/2024 · 2 Minute read

How does Your World ensure that audiologists are well-equipped to work in placements with deaf and hard-of-hearing patients?

"Your World offers audiologist roles that require strong clinical skills, experience, and understanding of the deaf community's unique needs. Our audiologist locums specialise in providing services to the deaf community and have the necessary experience to build trust with their patients.

Your World ensures that our audiologists are well-equipped to provide quality care to our clients. We provide continual professional development regarding training and varied placement experiences to ensure they can offer the best support possible.”

What qualities do you think agency audiologists need to have to support deaf awareness effectively?

“The key qualities I look for are empathy, patience, and a proactive approach to inclusive communication. Agency audiologists need experience with building trust with diverse deaf and hard-of-hearing patients. They should also stay updated on the latest research and hearing care, which helps them advocate for their patient's needs.”

Can you share a success story where an audiologist placed by Your World made a significant impact?

“One of our Hearing Aid dispensers called in just yesterday to say that they had helped a 3-year-old child hear for the first time. They described how the child said they could hear the birds tweeting from the tree. These success stories are invaluable.”

What's important to remember when recruiting audiologists?

“When recruiting for audiology jobs, it's imperative to find audiologists who not only love the work they do, but are technically proficient and have a varied background. To address this, I ensure that my audiology locums have experience in effectively and sensitively meeting their patients’ diverse needs. Our streamlined and thorough compliance process keeps our locums up to date so we can place them in diverse audiology roles where they can work well and feel satisfied."

What steps do you take to stay informed about the latest developments in hearing care?

“It's crucial to stay informed about the latest audiology information by attending conferences and expos and by keeping up with the latest research. I also make sure that all my audiology locums are advancing their own professional development and training. Our in-house compliance team provides consistent support to ensure that our locums are always up to date for the latest audiology placements."