Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Healthcare Science Practitioner to join our friendly and dynamic Audiology Service.
This would be an ideal opportunity for a newly qualified Audiologist looking for a nurturing environment to develop, or an existing Band 5 Audiologist wanting a new challenge. This is a health board wide position, but the successful candidate will be primality based in Carmarthenshire. The role work will focus on adult diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology.
We are seeking a candidate who shares our values and commitment to ensuring the quality of our services. We encourage open engagement in service design and delivery, and seek an individual eager to share knowledge and ideas in an open and friendly forum. Members of staff are fully supported through the appraisal process where aspirations and training needs are identified and discussed.
Hywel Dda is situated in a beautiful part of West Wales with areas of outstanding natural beauty with award winning beaches and National Parks, ideal for all outdoor activity especially surfing and walking. The area is rich in heritage and history, consequently attracting thousands of tourists each year. There are vibrant social communities that can help you find a better work life balance.
Main duties of the job
To interpret and report results, to decide on intervention strategies and to explain and discuss results with patients/significant parties as required.Testing techniques will include: otoscopy, diagnostic audiometry and tympanometry.
To adapt testing technique for adults with additional needs
To assess needs, plan and implement appropriate rehabilitation strategies for new and existing hearing aid users, explaining and advising on the intervention strategies, discussing decisions with patients and amending when necessary.
Routine use of software based hearing aid selection and programming facilities to assist in complex decision making over hearing aid settings and functions.
To provide counselling to patients of varying ages and capacity and their significant others
Producing short and long term rehabilitation plans for patient treatmentTo provide a hearing aid review service checking on patients progress inaccordance with appropriate guidelines.
Selection, testing and acoustic fitting of the latest technology hearing aids,incorporating verification measures.
To provide hearing aid maintenance and repair service, which will include, cleaning, modification, repair/replacement, advice, counselling and instruction services.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres.
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Jane Deans, Head of Audiology, on 01267-227449 or Email: jane.deans@wales.nhs.uk.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 04/07/2023.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
For further information or to arrange an informal visit please contact Jane Deans, Head of Audiology, on 01267-227449 or Email: jane.deans@wales.nhs.uk.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 04/07/2023.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree: BSc in audiology or equivalent.
- RCCP or HCPC (Health Scientist/Hearing Aid Dispenser) registration or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Adult Diagnostic and Rehabilitative Audiology.
- Knowledge of Paediatric school-age hearing assessment.
- Knowledge of the requirements of the Welsh Adult Rehabilitation Quality Standards.
- Knowledge of AuditBase
Desirable
- Member of BAA /BSA
- Knowledge of Adult and Paediatric Audiology Quality Standards
- Evidence of management/ Supervision qualifications or courses.
- Knowledge of procurements systems.
Experience
Essential
- Diagnostic Hearing Assessment
- Hearing Aid Fitting using Real Ear Measurements
- Supervision/ training / assisting in the training of assistant audiologists, degree students on clinical placement or audiologists.
- Use of AuditBase booking, waiting list, programming and testing modules.
- School-age hearing assessment.
Desirable
- Diagnostic vestibular assessment and rehabilitation.
- Tinnitus management.
- Use of TEOAEs
- Managing, organiising, organising or supervising Audiology clinics.
- Ordering and maintaining stock levels.
- Use of MS Excel spreadsheets.
Other
Essential
- Able to travel across sites in a timely manner
- Able to work hours flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Degree: BSc in audiology or equivalent.
- RCCP or HCPC (Health Scientist/Hearing Aid Dispenser) registration or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Adult Diagnostic and Rehabilitative Audiology.
- Knowledge of Paediatric school-age hearing assessment.
- Knowledge of the requirements of the Welsh Adult Rehabilitation Quality Standards.
- Knowledge of AuditBase
Desirable
- Member of BAA /BSA
- Knowledge of Adult and Paediatric Audiology Quality Standards
- Evidence of management/ Supervision qualifications or courses.
- Knowledge of procurements systems.
Experience
Essential
- Diagnostic Hearing Assessment
- Hearing Aid Fitting using Real Ear Measurements
- Supervision/ training / assisting in the training of assistant audiologists, degree students on clinical placement or audiologists.
- Use of AuditBase booking, waiting list, programming and testing modules.
- School-age hearing assessment.
Desirable
- Diagnostic vestibular assessment and rehabilitation.
- Tinnitus management.
- Use of TEOAEs
- Managing, organiising, organising or supervising Audiology clinics.
- Ordering and maintaining stock levels.
- Use of MS Excel spreadsheets.
Other
Essential
- Able to travel across sites in a timely manner
- Able to work hours flexibly to meet the needs of the service
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
