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The Audiology service in Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBU HB) is looking for an Audiologist to be a key member of the Primary Care Audiology or Hospital Based Audiology team.
The Audiology service in SBU HB provides hearing and balance assessment, advice, and management to adult and paediatric patients in primary, community, and hospital settings across the area.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The postholder may be expected to perform audiological investigations, create individual patient management plans, take aural impressions, and prescribe hearing aid systems using real ear measurements. Dependent on experience, they may be asked to perform routine ear care and micro-suction wax removal. They may also be expected to carry out domiciliary visits to housebound patients and visit patients on hospital wards to carry out hearing aid maintenance and support trainees within the service.
The location of the shifts and duties will be dependent on service need.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy, or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone, whatever their sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership, or whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
BSc (Audiology), eligibility for registration with AHCS Working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology Audiological Quality Standards. British Society of Audiology protocols Develop knowledge and skills through CPD
Desirable
Membership of British Association of Audiologists / British Society of Audiology
Experience
Essential
Performing a range of routine audiological investigations Counselling and advising hearing impaired patients
Desirable
Experience with Audiology clinical software systems
Skills
Essential
Taking earmould impressions, fitting and prescribing hearing aids
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
Ability to deal sympathetically with patients and their relatives, ability to adapt to changing circumstances Ability to communicate technical information to colleagues, patients, manufacturers, and suppliers Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
Desirable
Welsh Language Skills are desirable; levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Singleton Hospital
Swansea
SA2 8QA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
130-HS075-1224 #J-18808-Ljbffr
The Audiology service in Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBU HB) is looking for an Audiologist to be a key member of the Primary Care Audiology or Hospital Based Audiology team.
The Audiology service in SBU HB provides hearing and balance assessment, advice, and management to adult and paediatric patients in primary, community, and hospital settings across the area.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The postholder may be expected to perform audiological investigations, create individual patient management plans, take aural impressions, and prescribe hearing aid systems using real ear measurements. Dependent on experience, they may be asked to perform routine ear care and micro-suction wax removal. They may also be expected to carry out domiciliary visits to housebound patients and visit patients on hospital wards to carry out hearing aid maintenance and support trainees within the service.
The location of the shifts and duties will be dependent on service need.
About us
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK, we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy, or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone, whatever their sex, religion or belief, race, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership, or whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together, and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Job description
Job 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
BSc (Audiology), eligibility for registration with AHCS Working knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology Audiological Quality Standards. British Society of Audiology protocols Develop knowledge and skills through CPD
Desirable
Membership of British Association of Audiologists / British Society of Audiology
Experience
Essential
Performing a range of routine audiological investigations Counselling and advising hearing impaired patients
Desirable
Experience with Audiology clinical software systems
Skills
Essential
Taking earmould impressions, fitting and prescribing hearing aids
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential
Ability to deal sympathetically with patients and their relatives, ability to adapt to changing circumstances Ability to communicate technical information to colleagues, patients, manufacturers, and suppliers Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
Desirable
Welsh Language Skills are desirable; levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Employer details
Employer name
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Address
Singleton Hospital
Swansea
SA2 8QA
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
130-HS075-1224 #J-18808-Ljbffr
