Job summary
The Associate Practitioner in Audiology will provide interventions with routine / non-complex hearing pathologies / disabilities. This will involve developing the individual care / management plan with appropriate accountability to the Audiologist. The Associate Audiologist is NOT an independent practitioner, and it is anticipated that some clinical supervision and mentoring will be planned during the normal schedule of the working day. The role may involve some administrative duties subject to the service needs.
Main duties of the job
Provide and assist with basic adult hearing aid rehabilitation and to (under indirect supervision) deliver the patient individual management plan. Expected to perform routine audiological investigations such asPuretone audiometry for hearing aid re-assessments / reviews, tympanometry, aural impressions and programming and evaluation of hearing aid systems which would include real ear measurements under mentoring programmes. May be required to participate and assist with paediatric audiological assessment and carry out school screening when required and provide a domiciliary service for house bound patients.Always recognise own limits of competence and levels of responsibility and autonomy within the approved scope of practice. Maintain own personal competence and work as a reflective practitioner to deliver high quality client care.
About us
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won't get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We're also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy 'life work' balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Good general level of education
- BTEC / NVQ3 qualification or equivalent
- Understanding of the effects of hearing impairment
- Able to carry out hearing assessment, aural impressions and real ear measurements and have the knowledge and experience to refer
- Select and advise patients on assistive listening devices
- Undertake ear mould fitting and modifications
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent
- Working towards or holds Foundation Degree in Audiology or equivalent
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of working at band 2 or 3 level in Audiology
- Knowledge of Auditbase Audiology patient management system
- Knowledge of paediatric and adult audiology standards
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with hearing impaired people of all ages & their families
- Computer literate
- Ability to absorb & apply new information
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Ability to demonstrate good organisational skills prioritizing skills for own workload and others
- Deaf awareness
Values
Essential
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to prioritise own tasks & workload
- Ability to travel between sites
- Required to work in sound proofed rooms and booths
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Resilient
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- Good general level of education
- BTEC / NVQ3 qualification or equivalent
- Understanding of the effects of hearing impairment
- Able to carry out hearing assessment, aural impressions and real ear measurements and have the knowledge and experience to refer
- Select and advise patients on assistive listening devices
- Undertake ear mould fitting and modifications
Desirable
- ECDL or equivalent
- Working towards or holds Foundation Degree in Audiology or equivalent
- Previous experience of working within the NHS
- Experience of working at band 2 or 3 level in Audiology
- Knowledge of Auditbase Audiology patient management system
- Knowledge of paediatric and adult audiology standards
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential
- Ability to communicate with hearing impaired people of all ages & their families
- Computer literate
- Ability to absorb & apply new information
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Ability to demonstrate good organisational skills prioritizing skills for own workload and others
- Deaf awareness
Values
Essential
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to prioritise own tasks & workload
- Ability to travel between sites
- Required to work in sound proofed rooms and booths
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Resilient
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).
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).
