Advanced Audiology Practitioner

Powys Teaching Health Board; Cwmbran; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board invites applications for an experienced Audiologist to join as an Advanced Audiology Practitioner. The role focuses on autonomous assessment, diagnosis and management of hearing and balance disorders in out-patient clinics across South Powys.

You will provide specialised interventions, leadership and education while contributing to service development in a rural Welsh context. The post offers opportunities to lead advanced clinical practice, participate in audits and

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and manage patients with hearing and balance disorders as an Advanced Audiology Practitioner.
• Work autonomously with an extended scope of practice.
• Deliver specialist Audiological interventions and refer patients appropriately to other services when required.
• Request and utilise diagnostic investigations, including MRI scans and other relevant tests.
• Provide expert advice and clinical leadership to Audiology colleagues, primary care teams and other healthcare professionals.
• Support the education and development of junior Audiology staff and colleagues, including some operational staff supervision.
• Contribute to research, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
• Support the ongoing development and transformation of Audiology services across Powys Teaching Health Board.

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled Audiologist to work as an Advanced Audiology Practitioner within Powys Teaching Health Board. The post holder will work autonomously with an extended scope of practice to assess, diagnose and manage patients with hearing and balance disorders. Acting as an independent practitioner and first point of contact for self-referral patients in out-patient based clinics across South Powys, including Brecon, Bronllys, Ystradgynlais and Knighton Hospitals., Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with hearing and balance disorders.

Work as an autonomous practitioner, including managing patients on a first-contact basis without prior GP assessment.

Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

Deliver specialist Audiological interventions and refer patients appropriately to other services when required.

Request and utilise diagnostic investigations, including MRI scans and other relevant tests, to support diagnosis and patient management.

Provide expert advice and clinical leadership to Audiology colleagues, primary care teams and other healthcare professionals.

Support the education and development of junior Audiology staff and colleagues, including some operational staff supervision.

Contribute to research, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.

Support the ongoing development and transformation of Audiology services across Powys Teaching Health Board.

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.