Job summary
- Main area
- Audiology
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Job ref
- 070-HS002-0525
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Llandrindod Wells War Memorial Hospital
- Town
- Llandrindod Wells, Powys
- Salary
- £30,420 - £37,030 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 10/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Audiologist
Band 5
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.
Please be advised that there is a temporary top up for Bands 2 and 3 to reflect the incorporation of the top up to the living wage of £12.60 per hour - £24,638 per annum.
This temporary top up will be in place until the annual pay uplift for 2025/26 is confirmed.
Job overview
A vacancy has arisen within the Audiology Service for a full-time Audiologist to assist in the provision of a high quality Audiology service to the population of Powys.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Audiologists for this post. We also welcome applications from new graduates for this post. Consideration will be given to applicants who are soon to complete their B.Sc in Audiology.
The successful candidate will be expected to attend clinics at sites across Powys, with Llandrindod Hospital being the base.
We provide Wax removal Course Certification for interested candidates.
Candidates should be registered/eligible for registration with the RCCP or The Academy of Healthcare Science.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The role will be performed in outpatient, domiciliary and/or in-patient settings across Powys.
There will be responsibility to train and supervise other clinical staff where appropriate.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Health 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Audiology or BAAT Part 1 and 2
- RCCP Registration
Desirable criteria
- Basic knowledge of the principles of Clinical Governance
Experience
Essential criteria
- Clinical experience in assessment, diagnosis and management of hearing conditions
- Experience of working as an effective member of a team
Desirable criteria
- Experience working autonomously
- Experience of using Auditbase
- Experience of using GN and Otometrics equipment
Aptitde & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Effective written and oral comminucation
- Ability to use a full range of Microsoft Packages
- Ability to work alone
Desirable criteria
- Ability to reflect and critically appraise own work
- Deaf Awareness
Values
Essential criteria
- Demonstrate PTHB Values
Desirable criteria
- Demonstration of empathy towards patients with hearing loss
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to prioritise own tasks and workload
- Ability to travel within geographical area
Desirable criteria
- Ability to speak or learn Welsh
- Positive and flexible attitude towards dealing with change
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Sadhana Chandrababu
- Job title
- Advanced Audiology Practitioner
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01874 615691
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