Hearing Care Associate Practitioner — Audiology

Powys Teaching Health Board; Llandrindod Wells; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Powys Teaching Health Board is recruiting an Associate Practitioner in Audiology to provide interventions for routine hearing pathologies under supervision, developing individual care plans, and contributing to service delivery across our sites in Wales.

You will perform routine audiology tasks, support adult and paediatric assessments, and participate in training and mentorship. A Welsh-speaking ability is valued; the role supports ongoing professional development within the NHS.

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.
• Knowledge of paediatric and adult audiology standards.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Organisation

Welsh language willingness

Education

Higher certificate in Audiology

Foundation Degree in Audiology

ECDL or equivalent

Tools

Auditbase Audiology

Job description

Powys Teaching Health Board is recruiting an Associate Practitioner in Audiology to provide interventions for routine hearing pathologies under supervision, developing individual care plans, and contributing to service delivery across our sites in Wales.

You will perform routine audiology tasks, support adult and paediatric assessments, and participate in training and mentorship. A Welsh-speaking ability is valued; the role supports ongoing professional development within the NHS.