Audiology Practitioner

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Healthcare Science Practitioner.

This is a health board wide position, but the successful candidate will be primality based in Carmarthenshire.  The role work will focus on adult ENT work, diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology.  We are seeking a candidate who shares our values and commitment to ensuring the quality of our services. We encourage open engagement in service design and delivery, and seek an individual eager to share knowledge and ideas in an open and friendly forum. Members of staff are fully supported through the appraisal process where aspirations and training needs are identified and discussed.

Main duties of the job

To interpret and report results, to decide on intervention strategies and to explain and discuss results with patients/significant parties as required.  Testing techniques will include: otoscopy, diagnostic audiometry and tympanometry.

To adapt testing technique for adults with additional needs

To assess needs, plan and implement appropriate rehabilitation strategies for new and existing hearing aid users, explaining and advising on the intervention strategies, discussing decisions with patients and amending when necessary.

Routine use of software based hearing aid selection and programming facilities to assist in complex decision making over hearing aid settings and functions.

To provide counselling to patients of varying ages and capacity and their significant others

Producing short and long term rehabilitation plans for patient treatment To provide a hearing aid review service checking on patients progress in  accordance with appropriate guidelines.

Selection, testing and acoustic fitting of the latest technology hearing aids,  incorporating verification measures.

To provide hearing aid maintenance and repair service, which will include, cleaning, modification, repair/replacement, advice, counselling and instruction services.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Hywel Dda is situated in a beautiful part of West Wales with areas of outstanding natural beauty with award winning beaches and National Parks, ideal for all outdoor activity especially surfing and walking. The area is rich in heritage and history, consequently attracting thousands of tourists each year. There are vibrant social communities that can help you find a better work life balance.

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.  In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 14/01/2025.