Trainee Audiology Associate Practitioner (Fast Track): Sponsorship Available

Swansea Bay University Health Board

Job Summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM/SECONDMENT FOR 2 YEARS DUE TO BEING A TRAINING POSTIF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR THE SECONDMENT POSITION, YOU MUST OBTAIN PERMISSION FROM YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER PRIOR TO APPLYING FOR THIS POST

If you are an internal applicant this post will only be offered on a secondment basis and you will need to have gained your line managers approval for the secondment prior to applying.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.This training post is ideal for candidates with a Science Degree or Foundation Degree or equivalent, seeking a new career in a patient facing discipline. Individuals who successfully complete the Audiology Higher Certificate qualification as part of this training programme are eligible to apply for Associate Audiologist roles within NHS Wales Audiology services and for further career progression via a part time PTP course.

 

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.The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • 2 A level science qualifications or equivalent + scientific knowledge to at least foundation degree, Higher National Diploma, Diploma in Higher Education or equivalent level of knowledge in a science subject
  • Ability to absorb and apply new information

Desirable

  • Evidence of scientific experience, e.g. in the form of a degree or equivalent evidence of scientific and academic capability,

Experience

Essential

  • Applied scientific projects, gathering data, analysis and report production

Desirable

  • Experience of dealing with people.
  • Experience caring for others.

Communication

Essential

  • Ability to communicate with hearing impaired people of all ages and their families.

Desirable

  • Deaf Awareness

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 known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 01 July 2025                        

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