HCPC/HSSE registered Clinical Scientist in Audiology – Fellow of the Academy of Health Care Science.

Specialism – Audiology

Nicola began her career in 1998 where she trained as an Audiologist at Swansea University, Neath General Hospital and Birmingham Teaching Hospital. After qualifying in 2002, Nicola has acquired a range of qualifications within the profession including a Master’s degree in Advanced Clinical Practice in 2010, completion of the Clinical Scientist Training Programme portfolio, qualifying as a Clinical scientist in 2021 and achieving Consultant Clinical Scientist registration through the Higher Specialist Scientist equivalence programme in 2025, along with this registration, she became a Fellow of the Academy of Health Care Science.

Nicola has a wealth of senior level experience in Audiology and is a keen advocate for the profession, she has met with Cabinet Ministers, Government Advisors and Chief Executives in promoting and developing Audiology services in Wales and often delivers talks and presentations at a national level. Nicola has been the recipient of many high-profile awards within the Audiological field.

Clinically, Nicola has a keen interest in otoscopy and is trained in wax removal and ear care of complex ears, such as ears that have had previous surgery or complex abnormalities.