Bank Associate Practitioner in Audiology

NHS; Llandrindod Wells; A distancia; GBP 29.000 - 32.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Powys Teaching Health Board in Wales is seeking an Associate Practitioner in Audiology for a Bank Band 4 role at War Memorial Hospital in Llandrindod Wells. The post involves non-complex hearing paths, supervision, and occasional admin tasks.

You will assist with adult hearing aid rehabilitation, perform routine audiology tests, and may help with paediatric assessments. Welsh language training is supported.

Formación

• Higher certificate in Audiology or equivalent.
• Foundation Degree in Audiology or equivalent.
• ECDL or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Auditbase Audiology patient management system.
• Experience in NHS settings is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide and assist with basic adult hearing aid rehabilitation under indirect supervision.
• Perform routine audiological tests (pure-tone, tympanometry, aural impressions) and real-ear measurements.
• Participate in paediatric assessments and school screening when required.
• Deliver domiciliary services for housebound patients when needed.
• Recognise limits of competence and maintain high-quality care.

Conocimientos

Communication

Flexibility

Workload prioritisation

Resilience

Welsh language ability

Educación

Higher certificate in Audiology

Foundation Degree in Audiology

ECDL or equivalent

Herramientas

Auditbase Audiology

Descripción del empleo

Band 4

Main area Audiology Grade Band 4 Contract Bank: 0 days (Adhoc - when required) Hours

• Flexible working
• Other

0 hours per week (Ad hoc when required) Job ref 070-BAPIA-1026

Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site LLandrindod Wells War Memorial Hospital Town Llandrindod Wells Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

Job overview

SPONSORSHIP/VISA
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed
This is a Bank position only

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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• 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
• Knowledge of paediatric and adult audiology standards

Experience

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

Skills and Attributes

• Communicate with hearing impaired people of all ages and their families
• Absorb and apply new information
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Prioritise own workload
• Resilient
• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
• Good organisational skills

Other

• 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 [e-mail] . We’ll be happy to have an informal chat with you.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.