Job summary
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Audiologists for this interesting post. We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic audiologist to join the existing team.Consideration will be given to applicants who are soon to complete their B.Sc in Audiology. The department is pro-active in providing CPD training and further academic study.The work is interesting and varied and there is an opportunity to gain experience in all aspects of adult and paediatric Audiology.Services include direct referral, adult rehabilitation and paediatric assessments. The successful candidate will be expected to attend clinics at all the Health Board sites.Candidates should be registered/eligible for registration with the RCCP or The Academy of Healthcare Science.
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
The main duties of this post is to provide diagnostic and rehabilitative input to patients regarding their hearing difficulties.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
We live by our core values:
- We listen, learn and improve
- We treat everyone with respect
- We all work together as one team
We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder would be expected to undertake a wide range audiological investigations on adults and children. Additionally, to plan and deliver audiological and rehabilitative treatments on patients who have hearing impairments and that may have complex additional needs i.e. patients who have mental health problems, disabilities and tinnitus. Assistance with paediatric audiological service provision on an adhoc basis.
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
The post holder would be expected to undertake a wide range audiological investigations on adults and children. Additionally, to plan and deliver audiological and rehabilitative treatments on patients who have hearing impairments and that may have complex additional needs i.e. patients who have mental health problems, disabilities and tinnitus. Assistance with paediatric audiological service provision on an adhoc basis.
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
Essential
- holds B.Sc Audiology
- B.Sc Audiology pending completion
- Registration or eligible for registration with RCCP or AHCS
Experience
Essential
- Graduate audiologist experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with hearing impaired people of all ages & their families.
- Diagnostic skills
- Skills in assessment and rehabilitation of patients with deafness
- Ability to work alone
- Computer literate
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation
Desirable
- Knowledge of paediatric and adult standards
personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to prioritise own tasks & workload
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Ability to communicate in Welsh
Circumstances e.g. Mobility/Availability-special attendance requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites
Physical Requirements and attributes
Essential
- Able to use computer & telephone
- Clear speech to enable communication with
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- holds B.Sc Audiology
- B.Sc Audiology pending completion
- Registration or eligible for registration with RCCP or AHCS
Experience
Essential
- Graduate audiologist experience
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with hearing impaired people of all ages & their families.
- Diagnostic skills
- Skills in assessment and rehabilitation of patients with deafness
- Ability to work alone
- Computer literate
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation
Desirable
- Knowledge of paediatric and adult standards
personal attributes
Essential
- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to prioritise own tasks & workload
Desirable
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Ability to communicate in Welsh
Circumstances e.g. Mobility/Availability-special attendance requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel between sites
Physical Requirements and attributes
Essential
- Able to use computer & telephone
- Clear speech to enable communication with
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
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).
