# Senior Audiologist, Paediatrics (6-month temporary contract)

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- **Location:** Royal Glamorgan Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Health science services
- **Grade:** Band 6
- **Salary:** £40,559 - £48,841 per annum
- **Contract type:** 6 months (fixed term/secondment for 6 months to cover maternity leave)
- **Employment type:** Full time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-08-31T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-08-10T11:10:57.741Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Merthyr_Tydfil/Ynysmaerdy/Cwm_Taf_Morgannwg_University_Health_Board/Audiology/Audiology-v8166865
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8166865?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://ctmuhb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

The post holder would be expected to undertake a wide range 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.

This post is fixed term/secondment for 6 months to cover maternity leave. Anyone wishing to apply for the post as a secondment must seek approval from their Line Manager before applying.

### 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.
- Contribute to day-to-day departmental management.

The post holder will carry out any other duties that are deemed appropriate for this banding to support the efficient running of the Audiology Department.

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. Whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn’t ‘fluency’, just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means being able to communicate in Welsh during routine clinical situations, such as welcoming patients, discussing straightforward aspects of their care and answering routine questions. If you’re comfortable holding everyday conversations in Welsh, we encourage you to apply. Your Welsh language skills will help us provide person-centred care and enable patients to receive services in their language of choice. Have a look at our ‘Croeso Candidate’ booklet below for more information.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

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

### Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

## Person Specification

### Skills

**Essential**

- 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.

**Desirable**

- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above

### Additional

**Essential**

- Flexibility to the service. Able to prioritise own tasks and workload. Ability to adapt to changing circumstances. Ability to travel between UHB sites and locations in a timely manner.

### Experience

**Essential**

- Significant experience in Audiology.

**Desirable**

- Experience in Paediatric Audiology.

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- 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.

**Desirable**

- Knowledge of Paediatric and Adult standards.

## Documents

- [jdps english (doc, 546.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10468490)
- [sdmp cymraeg (docx, 598.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10475579)
- [oh form - ig ffurflen (doc, 147.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10468491)
- [welsh language guidance (pdf, 300.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2974)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 322.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2845)
- [ctmuhb staff benefits guide 2026 (pdf, 1.5mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3057)
- [ctmuhb staff benefits guide 2026 (pdf, 529.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=3058)
- [nwssp recruitment services privacy notice (pdf, 404.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1634)

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