Job summary
The Associate Practitioner in Audiology will provide interventions with routine/non-complex hearing pathologies/disabilities for the county of Carmarthenshire as part of the Hywel Dda Audiology Service.
The post holder will be based at one of the main hospital locations but will be expected to travel between sites. The post 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 training, clinical supervision and mentoring will be planned during the normal schedule of the working day.
The Associate Practitioner will have obtained appropriate education, training and skills in hearing testing, fitting of hearing aids and working to locally and nationally agreed protocols in conjunction with scope of practice and accountability.
Main duties of the job
- To help manage the daily requirements of Audiology Services across the health board in response to services demands.
- To provide and assist with basic adult hearing aid rehabilitation and to deliver the patient individual management plan (under indirect supervision).
- To perform routine Audiological investigations such as puretone audiometry for hearing aid re-assessments, aural impressions and programming and evaluation of hearing aid systems, which would include real ear measurements.
- To assess needs, plan and implement appropriate rehabilitation strategies for new and existing hearing aid users.
- To explain and advise on the intervention strategy, discussing decisions with patients/significant parties and amending when necessary.
- Obtaining suitable ear impressions for the manufacture of ear moulds and the selection of suitable ear moulds.
- The selection, testing and acoustic fitting of the latest technology hearing aids to required protocols and procedures. Using the latest computerised systems to programme the specified hearing aid. Fine tuning the amplification according to patient feedback and interpretation of outcome measures.
- To provide a hearing aid maintenance and repair service. This will include cleaning, modification, repair or replacement, advice, basic counselling and instruction services.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate and assist with paediatric audiological assessments and support Audiology Practitioners when performing domiciliary visits for house bound patients.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 17/12/2025
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 isdesirable 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To participate and assist with paediatric audiological assessments and support Audiology Practitioners when performing domiciliary visits for house bound patients.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Interviews to be held on 17/12/2025
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
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 isdesirable 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- HECert in Basic Audiological Practice or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Adult Diagnostic and Rehabilitative Audiology.
- Knowledge of AuditBase.
- Knowledge of the requirements of the Welsh Adult Rehabilitation Quality Standards.
Desirable
- Member of BAA/BSA
- Knowledge of stock order processes
Experience
Essential
- Hearing Assessment reviews
- Hearing Aid Fitting using Real Ear Measurements
- Hearing aid repair clinics
- Follow up appointments
- Use of AuditBase booking, waiting list, programming and testing modules
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of tinnitus management
- Maintaining stock levels
- Use of MS Excel spreadsheets
- Experience of conducting telephone follow up appointments
Language Skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- HECert in Basic Audiological Practice or equivalent.
- Knowledge of Adult Diagnostic and Rehabilitative Audiology.
- Knowledge of AuditBase.
- Knowledge of the requirements of the Welsh Adult Rehabilitation Quality Standards.
Desirable
- Member of BAA/BSA
- Knowledge of stock order processes
Experience
Essential
- Hearing Assessment reviews
- Hearing Aid Fitting using Real Ear Measurements
- Hearing aid repair clinics
- Follow up appointments
- Use of AuditBase booking, waiting list, programming and testing modules
Desirable
- Basic knowledge of tinnitus management
- Maintaining stock levels
- Use of MS Excel spreadsheets
- Experience of conducting telephone follow up appointments
Language Skills
Desirable
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).
