Job summary
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL AUGUST 2025 DUE TO FUNDING
The Audiology service in Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBU HB) is looking for an Audiologist to be a key member of the Primary Care Audiology or Hospital Based Audiology team.
The Audiology service in SBU HB provides hearing and balance assessment, advice and management to adult and paediatric patients in primary, community and hospital settings across the area.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply
Main duties of the job
The postholder may be expected to perform audiological investigations, create individual patient management plans, take aural impressions and prescribe hearing aid systems using real ear measurements. Dependent on experience they may be asked to perform routine ear care and micro-suction wax removal. They mayalso be expected to carry out domiciliary visits to housebound patients and visit patients on hospital wards to carry out hearing aid maintenance and support trainees within the service.
The location of the shifts and duties will be dependent on service need.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Bsc (Audiology), eligibility for registration with AHCS
- Working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology Audiological Quality Standards.
- British Society of Audiology protocols
- Develop knowledge and skills through CPD
Desirable
- Membership of British Association of Audiologists / British Society of Audiology
Experience
Essential
- Performing a range of routine audiological investigations
- Counselling and advising hearing impaired patients
Desirable
- Experience with Audiology clinical software systems
Skills
Essential
- Taking earmould impressions Fitting and prescribing hearing aids
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to deal sympathetically with patients and their relatives ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Ability to communicate technical information to colleagues, patients manufacturers and suppliers
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Bsc (Audiology), eligibility for registration with AHCS
- Working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology Audiological Quality Standards.
- British Society of Audiology protocols
- Develop knowledge and skills through CPD
Desirable
- Membership of British Association of Audiologists / British Society of Audiology
Experience
Essential
- Performing a range of routine audiological investigations
- Counselling and advising hearing impaired patients
Desirable
- Experience with Audiology clinical software systems
Skills
Essential
- Taking earmould impressions Fitting and prescribing hearing aids
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
- Ability to deal sympathetically with patients and their relatives ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Ability to communicate technical information to colleagues, patients manufacturers and suppliers
- Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
Desirable
- Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
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).
