Audiology Associate Practitioner: Impactful Hearing Care

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking an Associate Practitioner in Audiology to support routine hearing assessments and basic adult hearing aid rehabilitation under supervision. You will contribute to developing patient management plans and undertake standard audiology tasks within the approved scope of practice.

The role involves some paediatric duties, school screening when required, and travel between sites.

Qualifications

• Higher certificate in Audiology qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of the effects of hearing impairment; ECDL or equivalent.
• Working towards or holds Foundation Degree in Audiology or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Auditbase Audiology patient management system.
• Experience of working at band 2 or 3 level in audiology; NHS experience.
• Ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Communicate with hearing impaired people of all ages and their families
• Assist with paediatric audiological assessment and school screening when required
• Provide domiciliary service for house bound patients

Skills

Hearing assessments

Real ear measurements

NHS experience

Aural impressions

Travel between sites

Patient management

Welsh language ability

Education

Higher certificate in Audiology

Foundation Degree in Audiology

Tools

Auditbase Audiology

Job description

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking an Associate Practitioner in Audiology to support routine hearing assessments and basic adult hearing aid rehabilitation under supervision. You will contribute to developing patient management plans and undertake standard audiology tasks within the approved scope of practice.

The role involves some paediatric duties, school screening when required, and travel between sites.