Person Specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

• ECDL or equivalent
• Working towards or holds a Foundation Degree in Audiology or equivalent
• Knowledge of Auditbase Audiology patient management system
• Knowledge of paediatric and adult audiology standards

Experience

Essential

• Carry out hearing assessments, aural impressions, real ear measurements; knowledge & experience to refer onwards as necessary
• Select and advise patients on assistive listening devices
• Undertake ear mould fitting and modifications

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within the NHS
• Experience of working at band 2 or 3 level in audiology

Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Communicate with hearing-impaired people of all ages and their families
• Computer literate
• Absorb and apply new information
• Flexible and able to adapt to changing circumstances
• Prioritise own workload
• Resilient

Desirable

• Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn
• Good organisational skills
• Deaf awareness

Other

Essential

• Flexible approach to work
• Ability to prioritise own tasks & workload
• Ability to travel between sites
• Required to work in sound proofed rooms and booths

Desirable

• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances
• Resilient

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).