An exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly skilled Audiologist to work as an Advanced Audiology Practitioner within Powys Teaching Health Board. The post holder will work autonomously with an extended scope of practice to assess, diagnose and manage patients with hearing and balance disorders. Acting as an independent practitioner and first point of contact for self-referral patients in out-patient based clinics across South Powys, including Brecon, Bronllys, Ystradgynlais and Knighton Hospitals.
Mainduties of the job
Provide specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of patients with hearing and balance disorders.
Work as an autonomous practitioner, including managing patients on a first-contact basis without prior GP assessment.
Develop and implement individualised treatment and management plans using advanced clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.
Deliver specialist Audiological interventions and refer patients appropriately to other services when required.
Request and utilise diagnostic investigations, including MRI scans and other relevant tests, to support diagnosis and patient management.
Provide expert advice and clinical leadership to Audiology colleagues, primary care teams and other healthcare professionals.
Support the education and development of junior Audiology staff and colleagues, including some operational staff supervision.
Contribute to research, audit, service evaluation and quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery.
Support the ongoing development and transformation of Audiology services across Powys Teaching Health Board.
Working for our organisationBeing the smallest Heath 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 responsibilitiesWe would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Person specification Qualifications and Knowledge- MSc Audiological Science or equivalent level of knowledge
- Post-MSc professional (specialist) training qualification or equivalent (appropriate for HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist)
- HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist (Audiology) or AHCS registration as Audiologist
- Evidence of CPD and post registration activity through portfolio
- Extended scope skills in Aural Care
- Membership of appropriate special interest groups
- Competency to request MRI scans
- Extended experience working as a Clinical Specialist Audiologist
- Health and Safety risk awareness
- Understanding of professional ethics/code of conduct and their application in practice
- Knowledge of…
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