Tayla Heselton
Name: Tayla Heselton
Qualifications: BA (MA), HCPC, BAA, RHAD
Where did you qualify?:
Where have you worked in Audiology?
- Community Service year at Greytown MDR Hospital in KwaZulu Natal managing TB patients 2016
- Linksfield Audiology (private practice in Johannesburg) 2017-2022
- ent4kids in London (managing an ENT and allergy clinic in Marylebone) 2022-2026
What were your main duties?
2016: managing TB patients hearing on drugs like Kanamycin and controlling the ototoxicity levels. I also serviced clinics in the greater areas fitting hearing aids and doing full hearing assessments.2017-2022: working for 4 ENT’s at a hospital in Johannesburg. I did full diagnostic hearing assessments, vestibular assessments, hearing aid fittings with REM’s, paediatric hearing assessments, BAHA fittings, ABR & OAE testing in clinic and in theatre. I then took over form 2018 as the lead audiologist and practice manager.2022-2026: paediatric audiologist for ENT’s. I also ran a hearing aid business on the side to treat adults hearing loss. Practice manager ensuring all clinics ran smoothly, managed all staff, managed medication & stock control. Mainly saw children with glue ear and did many pre & post op hearing assessments. Fitted many swims plugs especially for kids who had grommets.
What are your areas of interest in Audiology?
I love seeing both adults & children and enjoy fitting hearing aids. I do however love it all.
Why did you get into audiology?
Originally, I wanted to be a speech & language therapist, however the audiology program at my university of choice accepted me on my first application and I could’ve switched over after a year of studying, however I fell in love with audiology and believe I can truly make a difference to patient’s lives in this profession.
What do you like about audiology/being an Audiologist?
Giving back the gift of hearing and meeting interesting people every day. It is also an evolving profession which is exciting.
What do you like about working at Pindrop Hearing?
So far, everything! However, the technology Pindrop use ensure the best practice is my favourite aspect so far. Everything runs smoothly and the team work beautifully together. Clinical excellence is their goal with each patient and being able to work to this standard is incredibly fulfilling.
What do you like doing in your spare time?
I am very passionate about travelling, spending time with family and friends, exercising and being in the sunshine every opportunity I get. I am a book worm too and always have a new book handy.
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