Trainee Audiology Associate Job with Sponsorship in Swansea, Fast Track Role Open Now

Location
Swansea, United Kingdom, Wales

Type
Full-time, Fixed Term (2 years)

Salary (£)
£26,928 to £29,551 per year

About Swansea Bay University Health Board
They’re shaping the future of hearing care across Wales. At Swansea Bay University Health Board, their Audiology team brings together science, technology, and people skills to tackle some of the most personal challenges patients face. This is a place where curiosity meets care, and where scientific minds thrive in a patient-first setting. They’re investing in the next wave of audiology professionals—and this fast track training post could be your way in.

Job details

Benefits

• Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for qualified applicants
• Audiology certificate programme delivered in partnership with Swansea University
• Clear path to career growth with potential to progress into NHS Wales roles
• Hands-on learning guided by mentors and training officers
• Work across multiple sites for varied real-world experience
• Supportive work environment that values development and contribution

Requirements

• Two A-Level science qualifications or equivalent
• Scientific background at foundation degree level or similar
• Excellent communication and attention to detail
• Enthusiastic about applied science and working with people
• Able to absorb new info and apply it practically
• Desirable: previous experience with patient-facing tasks or data analysis

Salary Details

This is a training post with a salary band of £26,928 to £29,551 per year, offered on a fixed term basis for 2 years. Placement sites include Singleton or Neath Port Talbot Hospital with some travel across the health board.

About the Role

This is not your typical entry-level role. It’s one of those rare UK job opportunities that blends academics, hands-on clinical training, and a pathway to career growth in a booming NHS field. The role kicks off with an 18-month course and builds toward an Immediate start jobs UK destination—an Associate Audiologist role.

You’ll work with experienced audiologists to learn how to test hearing, fit aids, support rehabilitation, and understand the tech and theory behind it all. It’s ideal for someone with a passion for science and a heart for care. If you’ve been waiting for a door to open into healthcare, this might be the one worth walking through.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete in-post training while studying part-time at Swansea University
• Assist in testing hearing and fitting hearing aids for adult patients
• Work under supervision to deliver safe, person-focused assessments
• Engage with people of all ages with respect, empathy, and clarity
• Support innovation by applying evidence-based practices
• Keep accurate records and contribute to patient improvement plans
• Build professional confidence through feedback, reflection, and peer learning

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK will be considered alongside all other applications. This role is eligible for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Statement

They’re an inclusive organisation that welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. English and Welsh speakers are equally encouraged to apply. A workplace where your individuality is seen and valued is one they actively work to maintain.

Employer Details

• Company Name: Swansea Bay University Health Board
• Address: Swansea, Wales
• Contact: Apply via apps.trac.jobs

Reference Number
TAA-SBUHB-AUD0625

How To Apply
Got a science background and a heart for patient care? Apply Now and take your first step into a rewarding NHS audiology career.