Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
The Audiology service in Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBU HB) is looking for a Senior Audiologist to be a key member of the 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.
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 for both complex and routine adults and routine paediatric patients. 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. Dependent on experience and training, they may also undertake routine balance assessment and rehabilitation. They will mentor trainees within the service, coordinating training activities and they will also lead and contribute to service audits and developments.
The post is 24.375 hours per week. There are limited flexible working options available which can be discussed with the recruiting manager. The base will be Singleton Hospital but the successful applicant will be scheduled to work at other sites within the Health Board area on a regular basis.
Working for our organisation
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.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh
Person specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. BSc or MSc Audiology from an accredited university or equivalent
2. Eligibility for AHCS registration as an Audiologist or HPCP registered as a Clinical Scientist in Audiology
3. Good knowledge of British Society of Audiology protocols
Desirable criteria
4. MSc Audiology from an accredited MSc Audiology course or equivalent
5. Knowledge of specialist equipment
Experience
Essential criteria
6. To have worked as a qualified audiologist or as a clinical scientist in audiology
Skills
Essential criteria
7. Ability to communicate technical and scientific information to colleagues and manufacturers/ suppliers
8. Excellent manual dexterity for the control/repair of general specialist equipment
Aptitude
Essential criteria
9. Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
10. Self-motivated and enthusiastic
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
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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