Bank Associate Practitioner in Audiology

Main area Audiology Grade Band 4 Contract Bank: 0 days (Adhoc - when required) Hours

• Flexible working
• Other

Employer Powys Teaching Health Board Employer type NHS Site LLandrindod Wells War Memorial Hospital Town Llandrindod Wells Salary £28,819 - £31,626 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

SPONSORSHIP/VISA
Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed
This is a Bank position only

The Associate Practitioner in Audiology will provide interventions with routine / non-complex hearing pathologies / disabilities. This will involve developing the individual care / management plan with appropriate accountability to the Audiologist. The Associate Audiologist is NOT an independent practitioner, and it is anticipated that some clinical supervision and mentoring will be planned during the normal schedule of the working day.

The role may involve some administrative duties subject to the service needs.

Provide and assist with basic adult hearing aid rehabilitation and to (under indirect supervision) deliver the patient individual management plan.

Expected to perform routine audiological investigations such as Puretone audiometry for hearing aid re-assessments / reviews, tympanometry, aural impressions and programming and evaluation of hearing aid systems which would include real ear measurements under mentoring programmes.

May be required to participate and assist with paediatric audiological assessment and carry out school screening when required and provide a domiciliary service for house bound patients.

Always recognise own limits of competence and levels of responsibility and autonomy within the approved scope of practice.

Maintain own personal competence and work as a reflective practitioner to deliver high quality client care.

Being 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.

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You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

We 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.

• Higher certificate in Audiology qualification or equivalent
• Understanding of the effects of hearing…