Closing date: 02 October 2025
Overview
We are looking for three caring and organised individuals to join our Paediatric Audiology team at Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board as School Entry Hearing Screeners. There are three positions available which will be based either in Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil or Rhondda Taff Ely. Travel will be expected to schools across regions, with flexibility to cover other bases as necessary. There are two term-time positions available and one full-year position (not term-time). All positions are part time (18.75 hours/week) across four days e.g. 9.15am-2.30pm.
This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the early identification of hearing difficulties in children, helping to support their development and educational outcomes. The successful candidate will work independently in school settings, performing hearing tests and liaising with health and education professionals. They will be responsible for arranging school visits and the administrative duties relevant to the role.
Main duties of the job
Please see the job description and personal specification for the main duties of the job.
* Work efficiently and confidently as an indirectly supervised practitioner guided by standard policies and procedures to screen and monitor children's hearing in schools.
* Follow protocols to ensure child is managed appropriately. For all tests completed, communicate results of the hearing screen to parents in written format.
* Manage own time effectively to include planning of workload in collaboration with other team members. With support, develop and maintain the knowledge and skills required to perform, record and report hearing tests safely and accurately.
* Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.
About us
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse region. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
CTM employees enjoy benefits including a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Job responsibilities
* Screen and monitor children's hearing in schools, developing and maintaining the knowledge and skills required to perform, record and report hearing tests safely and accurately.
* Perform hearing screening tests and audiometry to ensure children are managed appropriately.
* Notify and prepare each school by phone prior to any visit, and liaise with school health teams to ensure relevant paperwork including consent is completed.
* Communicate effectively with professional colleagues in Health and Education and with children, considering age, language, and developmental needs; provide reassurance as needed.
* Gain cooperation and maintain a quiet, calm atmosphere during tests to ensure reliable results; contact parents by telephone to inform of results and discuss any further information when onward referral is required, with documentation shared appropriately.
* Attend to equipment handling, daily calibration and hygiene checks, identify faults, and assist in clinic-based audiology appointments as required.
* Maintain own personal and professional development, participate in clinical audits, governance programmes, and contribute to performance reviews.
* Comply with departmental policies, procedures and guidelines; manage workload efficiently within Health Board policies and procedures; work independently and as part of a team; meet deadlines and priorities.
* Attend regular safeguarding training and adhere to lone worker policies.
* Report any concerns or complaints as required and seek supervision if unsure about competencies.
Person specification
Qualifications and Knowledge
* GCSE English or equivalent
* Science qualification to NVQ III or equivalent, or knowledge of admin procedures plus general education to NVQ III level equivalent. Or IT qualification to NVQ III or equivalent.
* Knowledge of Audiology and Audiological procedures to NVQ III or equivalent
* A-level in a science subject or equivalent
Experience
* Experience of working with children and young people
* The ability to work with computer systems
* Experience working as part of a team
* Experience communicating confidently with colleagues at all levels
* Experience of working in school health/education (preferred)
Skills and Attributes
* Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards achieving this level
* Good organisational skills
* Ability to work alone and as part of a team
* Confidentiality and diplomacy
* Friendly, approachable manner
* Willingness to learn
* Welsh Language Speaking/Listening Skill at Level 3 or above
Other Role Requirements
* Ability to travel within geographical area in a timely manner
* Able to work hours flexibly
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Princess of Wales Hospital or Keir Hardie Health Park
Salary
£25,313 to £26,999 per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Term-time hours
Reference number
110-ACS236-0925
Job locations
Royal Glamorgan Hospital, Princess of Wales Hospital or Keir Hardie Health Park
#J-18808-Ljbffr