Rino Basil
Bristol,Bristol
Summary
Experienced Audiologist with a strong background in clinical practice across all age demographics. Proven track record in leading strategic initiatives, particularly in newborn hearing screening and collaborative healthcare efforts. Achievements include innovative marketing campaigns and remote training solutions during the pandemic. Focused on enhancing accessibility in hearing healthcare through clinical excellence and leadership.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Hearing Aid Dispenser
Specsavers
Bristol, Bristol
12.2024 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive hearing assessments to determine suitable solutions for clients.
- Provided ongoing support and education to clients regarding hearing aid usage and maintenance.
- Collaborated my audiologist skills more making the patient understand about their loss of hearing .
- Demonstrated hearing aid features and functionalities to clients for enhanced understanding.
- Organised follow-up appointments to monitor client progress and address any concerns.
- Gives training for the apprenticeships.
- Assisted in implementing new strategies to improve team performance and morale.
- Developed strong working relationships with team members to foster collaboration.
- Produced presentations for sales managers
Hearing Aid Dispenser
Specsavers
Luton , Bedfordshire
12.2022 - 12.2024
- Assessed patient hearing and communication needs using audiometric test.
- Provided counselling and education to patients and families regarding hearing health and device usage.
- Mentored AP and new internationals and support staff on best practices in audiology.
- Streamlined workflows in busy clinic environment, ensuring efficient operations.
- Delivered superior customer service, fostering strong relationships with patients.
- Provided comprehensive support to sales teams, improving efficiency.
- Identified potential sales leads whilst delivering excellent service.
- Evaluated customer feedback to identify improvement areas across sales and service operations.
Speech and language therapy assistant
NHS
Belfast, Northern Ireland
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Engaged children in therapeutic activities to enhance language development and social interaction through play.
- Supported children during therapy sessions by providing encouragement and ensuring a positive learning environment.
- Organised and maintained therapy materials and resources to ensure a well-prepared and effective session.
- Documented daily observations and progress notes to help track development and inform future therapy strategies.
- Helped teachers understand how to observe and refer students.
- Supported speech and language rehabilitation following ASD.
Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist
A.K Patel
Bengaluru, India
10.2019 - 08.2021
- Worked as an assistant audiologist and Speech language Pathologist in four hospital ( Prime Care Hospital , P.D Hinduja Sindhi Hospital and Seven Day Adventist Hospital) in India.
- Also Worked as a freelance audiologist (Sparsh Hospital, North Bengaluru Hospital, Dr Mohan Kumar H M - Mudala ENT centre , Lakshmi Maternity &Surgical Hospital and Dr Ayyappa's Prime Health Care centre).
- Mentored junior staff in best practices for speech language pathology and audiology techniques.
- Diagnosed hearing disorders for early intervention and treatment.
- Educated patients and families about hearing impairment, alleviating worries and misconceptions.
- Assisted in the fitting of hearing aids, improving quality of life for patients.
- Provided highly specialised assessment to determine cochlear implant suitability.
- Provided appropriate aural rehabilitation and auditory training programmes.
- Conducted various testing , including audiometry , OAE ,ABR ASSR , special test and tympanometry.
Education
Master of Science - Autism Spectrum Disorder
Queen's University Belfast
Belfast 10.2021 - 10.2022
Bachelor of Science - Speech and hearing
Samvaad Institution of speech and hearing
India 10.2016 - 04.2020
Skills
- Audiometric testing and diagnosis
- Hearing aid fitting and programming
- Strategic product recommendations
- Sales persuasion techniques
- Hearing conservation practices
- Clinical judgment
- Hearing aid dispensing
- Patient counseling
- Patient education strategies
- Critical evaluation skills
- Transformational leadership
- Leadership in marketing
Timeline
Hearing Aid Dispenser
Specsavers
12.2024 - Current
Hearing Aid Dispenser
Specsavers
12.2022 - 12.2024
Speech and language therapy assistant
NHS
11.2021 - 10.2022
Master of Science - Autism Spectrum Disorder
Queen's University Belfast
10.2021 - 10.2022
Audiologist and Speech Language Pathologist
A.K Patel
10.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Speech and hearing
Samvaad Institution of speech and hearing
10.2016 - 04.2020