An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Healthcare Science Practitioner.
This is a health board wide position, but the successful candidate will be primarily based in Carmarthenshire. The role 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.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
Job description
Job 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Degree: BSc in audiology or equivalent. RCCP or HCPC (Health Scientist/Hearing Aid Dispenser) registration or equivalent. Knowledge of Adult Diagnostic and Rehabilitative Audiology. Knowledge of Paediatric school-age hearing assessment. Knowledge of the requirements of the Welsh Adult Rehabilitation Quality Standards. Knowledge of AuditBase.
Desirable
Member of BAA /BSA. Knowledge of Adult and Paediatric Audiology Quality Standards. Evidence of management/ supervision qualifications or courses. Knowledge of procurement systems.
Experience
Essential
Diagnostic Hearing Assessment. Hearing Aid Fitting using Real Ear Measurements. Supervision/ training / assisting in the training of assistant audiologists, degree students on clinical placement or audiologists. Use of AuditBase booking, waiting list, programming and testing modules. School-age hearing assessment.
Desirable
Assisting with vestibular assessments and rehabilitation. Tinnitus management. Use of TEOAEs. Managing, organising, or supervising Audiology clinics. Ordering and maintaining stock levels. Use of MS Excel spreadsheets.
Other
Essential
Able to travel across sites in a timely manner. Able to work hours flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
100-HS036-1224 #J-18808-Ljbffr
This is a health board wide position, but the successful candidate will be primarily based in Carmarthenshire. The role 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.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers.
Job description
Job 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
Degree: BSc in audiology or equivalent. RCCP or HCPC (Health Scientist/Hearing Aid Dispenser) registration or equivalent. Knowledge of Adult Diagnostic and Rehabilitative Audiology. Knowledge of Paediatric school-age hearing assessment. Knowledge of the requirements of the Welsh Adult Rehabilitation Quality Standards. Knowledge of AuditBase.
Desirable
Member of BAA /BSA. Knowledge of Adult and Paediatric Audiology Quality Standards. Evidence of management/ supervision qualifications or courses. Knowledge of procurement systems.
Experience
Essential
Diagnostic Hearing Assessment. Hearing Aid Fitting using Real Ear Measurements. Supervision/ training / assisting in the training of assistant audiologists, degree students on clinical placement or audiologists. Use of AuditBase booking, waiting list, programming and testing modules. School-age hearing assessment.
Desirable
Assisting with vestibular assessments and rehabilitation. Tinnitus management. Use of TEOAEs. Managing, organising, or supervising Audiology clinics. Ordering and maintaining stock levels. Use of MS Excel spreadsheets.
Other
Essential
Able to travel across sites in a timely manner. Able to work hours flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Language Skills
Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1).
Employer details
Employer name
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address
Glangwili General Hospital
Dolgwili Road
Carmarthen
SA31 2AF
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
100-HS036-1224 #J-18808-Ljbffr
