Fredrick David Raju
Plymouth,Devon
Summary
Accomplished HCPC registered Band 6 Audiologist with over seven years of expertise in adult and geriatric audiology within the NHS. Demonstrates clinical and technical proficiency as a Certified BAHA Audiologist and Cochlear Implant Champion, specializing in learning disabilities. Skilled in audiometry, immittance, OAE testing, and hearing aid fitting, with advanced capabilities in real ear measurement and remote hearing aid care. Proficient in Audit base and Microsoft Office, ensuring efficient patient-centred communication. Committed to enhancing auditory health through innovative solutions and patient-focused care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Senior Audiologist
University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust
Plymouth, Devon
2019.05 - Current
- Supports assessment and management of individuals with hearing impairment as Band 6 Senior Audiologist.
- Certified Bone Anchored Hearing System (BAHS) Audiologist.
- Deals with adult and geriatric populations with complex needs.
- Participates in assessments and management of hearing impairment for individuals with learning disabilities using modified procedures.
- Conducted video consultations for hearing assessments and fitted hearing aids remotely during COVID pandemic.
- Serves as cochlear implant champion, contributing to audits of referrals and enhancing colleague knowledge regarding cochlear implants.
- Collaborates with cochlear implant champions and mentors to improve service delivery for patients.
- Recognized for compassionate, patient-centred care delivered.
Speech-Language Pathologist
Bethesda Autism Centre
Kottayam, Kerala
2018.07 - 2019.05
- Helped patients maintain, improve or recover verbal and non-verbal communication abilities.
- Determined treatment options, Interpreting test results alongside other medical, social and behavioural diagnostic data.
- Met regulatory requirements and quality standards to related to risk management and safety procedures.
- Provided speech therapy to patients affected by speech-language development delays, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADHD, dyslexia, dyscalculia, mental retardation, apraxia, and aphasia.
- Maintained compliance with complete documentation of all actions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide excellent care continuity.
- Recorded patient progress in response to treatment by observing and measuring outcomes.
Community Support Worker & Learning Support Worker
Together Trust
Cheadle, England
2017.05 - 2018.01
- Encouraged social participation by accompanying users to social activities and community events.
- Built positive, productive client relationships for enhanced social support.
- Reported concerns, problems, and changes to Community Support Manager immediately.
- Complied with all safeguarding, risk management, risk assessment and lone working policies and procedures.
- Promoted independence and positive wellbeing when working with vulnerable adults and children.
- Kept detailed, accurate records for well-maintained care continuity between support staff.
- Maintained strict confidentiality at all times, adhering to relevant company policy.
- Delivered highest standards of support to people with learning disabilities, in line with individual support plans, cultural needs and wishes.
- Built positive working relationships with colleagues, families and external organisations and professionals.
Student Intern
Multiple clinical placement centers
Kerala and Karnataka, India
2015.06 - 2016.04
- Places of clinical placements (during Bachelor's degree, in India): Father Muller College of Speech and Hearing (Mangalore), Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (Kochi), National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro-Sciences (Bangalore), Communication DEALL (Com-DEALL) (Bangalore), and St. John’s Medical College (Bangalore).
- Hours of supervised clinical practice obtained over 4 years of a bachelor's degree (1st year, 2nd year, 3rd year, and internship).
- Speech and Language Diagnostics: 105.50 hours.
- Speech and Language Therapeutics: 382.50 hours.
- Clinical Audiology and Aural Rehabilitation: 814.95 hours.
- Total hours: 1,302.95 hours.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Hearing and Balance - Health Sciences
The University of Manchester
Manchester 2016.09 - 2018.01
Bachelors in Audiology And Speech Language Pathology - Health Sciences
Father Muller College of Speech And Hearing Affiliated To Mangalore University
Mangalore, India 2012.06 - 2016.04
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) (12th Grade) - Science and Mathematics
Little Flower Vidyanikethan And Junior College
Kangazha, India 2010.05 - 2012.03
Skills
- Adult and geriatric expertise- 7 years
- Certified BAHA Audiologist
- Learning disabilities specialization
- Cochlear implant Champion
- Clinical and technical proficiency
- Audiometry, Immittance and OAE testing
- Modified audiometry procedures for difficult to test individuals
- Hearing aid fitting proficiency
- Real ear measurement skills
- Remote hearing aid care
- Audit base proficiency
- Microsoft Office skills
- Patient-centred communication
Certification
Certified BAHA Audiologist
Registered with HCPC, UK
Registered with RCI, India
Timeline
Senior Audiologist
University Hospital Plymouth NHS Trust
2019.05 - Current
Speech-Language Pathologist
Bethesda Autism Centre
2018.07 - 2019.05
Community Support Worker & Learning Support Worker
Together Trust
2017.05 - 2018.01
Postgraduate Certificate in Hearing and Balance - Health Sciences
The University of Manchester
2016.09 - 2018.01
Student Intern
Multiple clinical placement centers
2015.06 - 2016.04
Bachelors in Audiology And Speech Language Pathology - Health Sciences
Father Muller College of Speech And Hearing Affiliated To Mangalore University
2012.06 - 2016.04
All India Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) (12th Grade) - Science and Mathematics
Little Flower Vidyanikethan And Junior College
2010.05 - 2012.03