Associate Practitioner in Audiology

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 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.

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: There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you dont speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, dont worry: the health board will support you with training.

Qualifications and/or Knowledge
Essential

• Higher certificate in Audiology qualification or equivalent
• Understanding of the effects of hearing impairment

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent
• Working towards or holds Foundation Degree in Audiology or equivalent
• Knowledge of Auditbase Audiology patient management system
• Knowledge of paediatric and adult audiology standards

Experience
Essential

• Carry out hearing assessments, aural impressions, real ear measurements; knowledge & experience to refer onwards as necessary
• Select and advise patients on assistive listening devices
• Undertake ear mould fitting and modifications

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of working at band 2 or 3 level in audiology

Skills and Attributes
Essential

• Communicate with hearing impaired people of all ages and their families
• Computer literate
• Absorb and apply new information
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Prioritise own workload
• Resilient

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
• Good organisational skills
• Deaf awareness

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

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).
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