Bank Senior Audiologist in Newport

Thank you for your interest in joining Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board. Located in the heart of South Wales, we’re central to Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea. Deeply rooted in our community, as an NHS organisation we are dedicated to providing compassionate patient care and building healthier communities together.

At CTM, you’ll be part of a supportive, inclusive team from diverse nations, cultures, and backgrounds. Every role counts, every person matters, and together, we’re creating a space where everyone can thrive.

We are looking to recruit dynamic and enthusiastic Audiologists to join the NHS Bank Staff Team for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board. Applications are invited from suitably qualified Audiologists. The bank worker would be expected to undertake a wide range of audiological investigations, which may be of a specialist nature on adults, children and babies. Additionally, to plan and deliver complex audiological and rehabilitative treatments on adult patients who have hearing impairments and that may have complex additional needs i.e. patients who have mental health problems, disabilities and tinnitus.

Candidates should be registered/eligible for registration with the RCCP or The Academy of Healthcare Science.

Main duties of the job:

• Hearing aid fitting and verification to fit digital hearing aids and perform real ear measurements on school age children with a high degree of accuracy and dexterity.
• See direct access paediatric assessment where medical involvement is not required.
• Perform ear examinations.
• Complete outcome measures or other quality of life questionnaires.

Working for our organisation, Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales’s largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

• We listen, learn, and improve
• We treat everyone with respect
• We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Person specification:

Qualifications and Knowledge:

• BSc (Hons) Audiology from an accredited University or possess equivalent qualifications, skills and knowledge.
• Be registered with an appropriate registration body.
• In depth knowledge and experience of assessment techniques and rehabilitation programmes.
• In depth knowledge of assessment, diagnosis and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge and skills of assessment tools relevant to audiological diagnosis.
• Knowledge of Paediatric and Adult standards.

Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to communicate clearly with hearing impaired people of all ages and their families.
• Skills in assessment and rehabilitation of patients with deafness.
• Diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work alone.
• Computer literate.
• Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards achieving this level.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from individuals within protected groups as outlined in the Equality Act 2010. This includes, but is not limited to, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race/nationality, religion/belief, disability, pregnancy and maternity, and marriage and civil partnership. We also warmly welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community.

Applicants who are not UK or Republic of Ireland nationals will require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa unless they already hold permission to work via another route. Prospective applicants should self-assess their eligibility for sponsorship by visiting the UK Government’s Work in the UK guidance. For eligible candidates, the Health and Care Visa offers reduced application costs and exempts payment of the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Please ensure you check your email regularly, as all recruitment correspondence will be sent to the email address provided on your application form. Applications are welcome in either Welsh or English, with no preference given to the language used.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early or withdraw an advertisement to accommodate the redeployment of internal staff into suitable roles. All posts are subject to relevant checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service check and, where required, Professional Registration verification.

We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer.