Job summary
We are looking to recruit dynamic and enthusiastic Audiologists to join the NHS Bank Staff Team for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Audiologists. Consideration will be given to applicants who are soon to complete their BSc in Audiology. The department is pro-active in providing CPD training, further academic study and Preceptorship support.
Services may include direct referral, adult rehabilitation, ENT Clinics and paediatric assessments. Individuals may be required to work unsupervised to support ENT Clinics on weekends. The successful candidates may be asked 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.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This means Speaking & Listening at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2). We don't need fluency. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see the 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below.
English and/or Welsh 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 (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
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/or Knowledge
Essential
- BSc (Audiology). Eligibility for registration with RCCP or the Academy of Healthcare Science. Working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology. Audiological Quality Standards. British Society of Audiology protocols. Familiar with the electoacoustic specifications of NHS hearing aids. Desire to develop knowledge and skills through CPD.
Desirable
- Membership of British Association of Audiologists and British Society of Audiology. Knowledge of Auditbase Audiology patient management system. ECDL or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience with IT systems. Performing a range of routine audiological investigations. Taking ear mould impressions. Fitting and prescribing hearing aids. Counselling and advising hearing impaired patients.
Desirable
- Some experience in supervision of trainee Audiologists. Experience with fitting digital and analogue hearing aids. Experience with Audiology clinical software systems
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent manual dexterity for the repair of hearing aid systems. Good IT skills. Ability to communicate technical information to colleagues, patients, manufacturers and suppliers. Clear speech to enable communication with hearing impaired people. Ability to get on with colleagues and other professional staff. Ability to deal sympathetically with patients and their relatives. Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Desirable
- Manual handling skills Deaf Awareness. Able to adapt to changing circumstances. Welsh speaker.
Values
Essential
- Commitment to deliver high quality Audiology service. Confident in ability to carry out lone working procedures such as domiciliary visits.
Person Specification
Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential
- BSc (Audiology). Eligibility for registration with RCCP or the Academy of Healthcare Science. Working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology. Audiological Quality Standards. British Society of Audiology protocols. Familiar with the electoacoustic specifications of NHS hearing aids. Desire to develop knowledge and skills through CPD.
Desirable
- Membership of British Association of Audiologists and British Society of Audiology. Knowledge of Auditbase Audiology patient management system. ECDL or equivalent.
Experience
Essential
- Experience with IT systems. Performing a range of routine audiological investigations. Taking ear mould impressions. Fitting and prescribing hearing aids. Counselling and advising hearing impaired patients.
Desirable
- Some experience in supervision of trainee Audiologists. Experience with fitting digital and analogue hearing aids. Experience with Audiology clinical software systems
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Excellent manual dexterity for the repair of hearing aid systems. Good IT skills. Ability to communicate technical information to colleagues, patients, manufacturers and suppliers. Clear speech to enable communication with hearing impaired people. Ability to get on with colleagues and other professional staff. Ability to deal sympathetically with patients and their relatives. Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Desirable
- Manual handling skills Deaf Awareness. Able to adapt to changing circumstances. Welsh speaker.
Values
Essential
- Commitment to deliver high quality Audiology service. Confident in ability to carry out lone working procedures such as domiciliary visits.
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).
