Job overview
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM STAFF CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY SWANSEA BAY UNIVERSITY HEALTH BOARD
THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT UNTIL 31/08/2028 DUE TO BEING A TRAINING POST
Clinical Audiology is a scientific discipline concerned with identifying, assessing and managing hearing and balance function and their associated disorders. Clinical staff in Audiology work in patient-facing roles, engaging with patients of all ages as part of a team.
The primary categories of sub-specialist activity include paediatrics, diagnostics, and rehabilitation (including surgically implantable devices). Audiology is an attractive specialism for those looking to combine use of scientific, technological and communication skills.
There is a focus on innovation, development and research to improve patient outcomes.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will complete an 18 month Audiology course in Swansea University and associated in-post training programme that will build upon their existing scientific knowledge and skills.
The course will provide experience in assessment and interventions with routine/non-complex hearing pathologies/disabilities for patients of all ages, but with a particular focus on developing skills in hearing testing, fitting of hearing aids and other elements of adult rehabilitation.
The post holder will work closely with the training co-ordinator/officer and more senior members of staff, supervisors and mentors to follow the curriculum for the Audiology Training Programme.
The main base will be either Singleton or Neath Port Talbot Hospital but employees are also required to work in other areas within the health board.
Applicants should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with meticulous attention to detail. Minimum qualifications of a Scientific degree or equivalent scientific or academic capability.
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
The role will involve performing hearing assessments and assist with developing the individual care/management plans of patients with hearing loss. The overall clinical objective will be to intervene to meet the social and communication needs of patients. Routine wax removal skills may also be obtained over the course of the post in order to ensure that the skills necessary for a role in Primary Care Audiology in the future are gained.
The post holder will be expected to routinely demonstrate clinical judgement on a range of presenting clinical facts or scenarios, requiring analysis and comparison/selection of management options. Aside from formal training provision, clinical supervision and mentoring will be accessible during the normal schedule of the working day.
The post holder will also be required to use scientific/analytical skills within a role supporting audit and development activity within the service.
Candidates must be able to take up the post at the beginning of September 2026 in order to meet the deadline to enrol on the Higher Certificate course at Swansea University.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
1. 2 A levels in Science and scientific knowledge to at least foundation degree
Desirable criteria
2. Evidence of scientific experience e.g. in the form of a degree
Communication
Essential criteria
3. Ability to communicate with hearing impaired people of all ages and their families
4. Clear speech to enable communication with hearing impaired people.
Desirable criteria
5. Deaf Awareness
Experience
Essential criteria
6. Applied scientific projects, gathering data, analysis and report production
Desirable criteria
7. Experience in customer focussed environment.
8. Experience caring for others.
Other
Essential criteria
9. Empathy
10. Ability to prioritise own tasks and workload.
11. Flexible approach
12. Able to travel between clinic sites in a timely manner.
Desirable criteria
13. Ability to speak Welsh
14. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
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.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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