Associate Practitioner in Audiology - Brecon
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Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Job overview
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 as Puretone 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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 criteria- 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
- 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 criteria- Ability to communicate with hearing impaired people of all ages & their families
- Computer literate
- Ability to absorb & apply new information
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Ability to demonstrate good organisational skills prioritizing skills for own workload and others
- Deaf awareness
Values
Essential criteria- Demonstrate PTHB Values
Other
Essential criteria- Flexible approach to work
- Ability to prioritise own tasks & workload
- Ability to travel between sites
- Required to work in sound proofed rooms and booths
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Resilient
As a Health Board we embrace diversity and inclusion. We offer a supportive and welcoming place to work which is free from discrimination and fair in all our working practices.
We’ll value your contribution whether you’re looking for your first job, an apprenticeship, re-entering the workforce or looking for a career change. Powys Teaching Health Board warmly welcomes all.
You can complete your application in Welsh or English, it’s entirely your choice. Once you’ve applied, we will keep you updated on the progress of your application, so be sure to check your emails regularly.
Interested in working with us, but haven’t found the right job opportunity yet, or you require some guidance with your application, please contact our Resourcing Team on 01874 712580 or e-mail [email protected]. We’ll be happy to have an informal chat with you.