Autonomous Audiology Practitioner — Lead Patient Care

NHS; Brecon; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking an experienced Advanced Audiology Practitioner to work autonomously across South Powys, including Brecon and Knighton Hospitals. You will assess, diagnose and manage hearing and balance disorders in an outpatient setting and lead clinical teams.

You will support education of junior staff, contribute to research and quality initiatives, and participate in transformation of audiology services across Powys. Welsh language skills welcome and training provided.

Qualifications

• MSc Audiological Science or equivalent level of knowledge.
• HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist (Audiology) or AHCS registration as Audiologist.
• Evidence of CPD and post registration activity.
• Extended scope skills in Aural Care and ability to request MRI scans.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of hearing and balance disorders.
• Autonomous practitioner with first-contact management for self-referrals.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using advanced clinical reasoning.
• Deliver specialist Audiological interventions and refer as needed.
• Request diagnostic investigations (MRI and tests) and support diagnosis.
• Provide expert advice and clinical leadership to colleagues and primary care.
• Support education and development of junior staff and supervise operational staff.
• Contribute to research, audits and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Advanced clinical reasoning

Excellent communication

Research involvement

Leadership & teaching

Independent/autonomous practice

Welsh language development attention

Education

MSc Audiological Science

Post-MSc specialist training

HCPC/AHCS registration

CPD portfolio evidence

Extended scope skills in Aural Care

Membership in speciality groups

MRI request competency

Job description

Powys Teaching Health Board is seeking an experienced Advanced Audiology Practitioner to work autonomously across South Powys, including Brecon and Knighton Hospitals. You will assess, diagnose and manage hearing and balance disorders in an outpatient setting and lead clinical teams.

You will support education of junior staff, contribute to research and quality initiatives, and participate in transformation of audiology services across Powys. Welsh language skills welcome and training provided.