Audiologist

As an Audiologist, you will provide diagnostic assessment, hearing aid rehabilitation and ongoing support to adults with hearing and communication difficulties.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. 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 being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you're comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our 'Croeso Candidate' booklet below for more information.

The Audiologist will provide high-quality, patient-centred care delivering hearing assessment, hearing aid rehabilitation and ongoing support for patients..

Perform a range of routine and specialist audiological procedures including pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, tympanometry and otoscopy.

Assess hearing, communication and rehabilitation needs using clinical findings alongside information obtained from patient history.

The Audiologist will provide high-quality, patient-centred care delivering hearing assessment, hearing aid rehabilitation and ongoing support for patients..

Perform a range of routine and specialist audiological procedures including pure tone audiometry, speech audiometry, tympanometry and otoscopy.

Assess hearing, communication and rehabilitation needs using clinical findings alongside information obtained from patient history.

Recommend, fit, programme and verify hearing aids using recognised prescription formulae and verification techniques, including Real Ear Measurement.

Carry out hearing aid reviews, adjustments, troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance.

Take ear impressions safely and accurately for custom earmould manufacture.

Provide information, counselling and rehabilitation advice to patients, carers and family members.

Advise on communication tactics, use of residual hearing and other hearing rehabilitation strategies.

Administer outcome measures and patient questionnaires to evaluate benefit from intervention.

Manage patients with a wide range of hearing, physical, cognitive and communication needs.

Undertake domiciliary assessments and hearing aid appointments for patients unable to attend hospital clinics.

Participate in direct access audiology pathways and telephone triage services.

Supporting routine paediatric services including hearing assessment and hearing aid follow-up clinics (with additional training).

Perform routine equipment checks and calibration procedures.

Identify faults in clinical equipment and hearing aid systems and take appropriate corrective action.

Support maintenance and troubleshooting of audiology equipment.

Communicate effectively with patients, carers, colleagues and external agencies.

Adapt communication methods to meet the needs of individuals with hearing loss and additional communication requirements.

Liaise with GPs, ENT consultants, education professionals, social services and other healthcare providers as required.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. 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. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

We listen, learn, and improve

We treat everyone with respect

We work together as one team

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.

Qualifications

Essential: - BSc Audiology; - Registration or eligible for registration with RCCP or AHCS

Experience

Essential: - Graduate audiologist experience

Skills

Desirable: - Deaf Awareness.; - Level 3 Speaking/Listening in Welsh

Knowledge

Essential: - Knowledge of assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation

Desirable: - Knowledge of paediatric and adult standards

Personal attributes

Essential: - Flexible approach to work; - Ability to prioritise own tasks & workload

Desirable: - Ability to adapt to changing circumstances

Circumstances

Essential: - Ability to travel between sites in a timely manner

Physical Requirements and attributes

Essential: - Able to use computer & telephone; - Clear speech to enable communication