Hearing Screener

Job summary

To work unsupervised in the provision of hearing screening in schools and clinics in a defined geographical area.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To carry out unsupervised screening of children's hearing in schools within a defined geographical area. To work within defined screening protocols, but use own initiative in their application.

To plan and book screening sessions at schools in a defined geographical area.

To complete computer records of screening results and to make any necessary referrals into the Community Audiology.

To liase with audiology staff, school staff, school nurses and parents regarding any concerns with hearing of individual children.

To distribute parental consent forms and other necessary documentation prior to school screening.

To carry out daily checks on audiometers and report any problems to the Community Audiologist.

To carry out unsupervised screening of children's hearing in community clinic.

About us

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.

We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.

Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.