Audiology Practitioner

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Healthcare Science Practitioner.
To interpret and report results, to decide on intervention strategies and to explain and discuss results with patients/significant parties as required.
**Testing techniques will include**: otoscopy, diagnostic audiometry and tympanometry.
To adapt testing technique for adults with additional needs
To assess needs, plan and implement appropriate rehabilitation strategies for new and existing hearing aid users, explaining and advising on the intervention strategies, discussing decisions with patients and amending when necessary.
Routine use of software based hearing aid selection and programming facilities to assist in complex decision making over hearing aid settings and functions.
To provide counselling to patients of varying ages and capacity and their significant others
Producing short and long term rehabilitation plans for patient treatment
To provide a hearing aid review service checking on patients progress in
accordance with appropriate guidelines.
Selection, testing and acoustic fitting of the latest technology hearing aids,
incorporating verification measures.
To provide hearing aid maintenance and repair service, which will include, cleaning, modification, repair/replacement, advice, counselling and instruction services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
**Four main hospitals**: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
**Five community hospitals**: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).
**Community facilities, including**:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes.
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Hywel Dda is situated in a beautiful part of West Wales with areas of outstanding natural beauty with award winning beaches and National Parks, ideal for all outdoor activity especially surfing and walking. The area is rich in heritage and history, consequently attracting thousands of tourists each year. There are vibrant social communities that can help you find a better work life balance.
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these mínimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on 14/01/2025.