Job summary
A permanent vacancy has arisen within the Audiology Service for a Band 7 Advanced Audiologist/ Clinical Scientist, to assist in the provision of a high quality Audiology service to the population of North Wales served by BCUHB. The post holder will perform duties within the Adult Audiology service as described in the job description with a particular focus on vestibular assessment and diagnostic audiology. The successful applicant will have skills and experience in vestibular assessment. The post-holder will be based at Ysbyty Gwynedd.
Main duties of the job
This is an ideal opportunity to further develop clinical and service development skills in a supportive and progressive environment. There will be responsibility to train and supervise other clinical staff where appropriate. The Audiology team consists of Clinical Scientists, Audiologists, Associate and Assistant Audiologists. This team is committed to the development and delivery of high quality patient centered services.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- MSc Audiological Science or equivalent knowledge
- Post MSc professional training qualification or equivalent (appropriate for HCPC registration as a clinical scientist)
- HCPC registration as clinical scientist (Audiology), RCCP or AHCS registration
Desirable
- Membership of appropriate special interest groups
Experience
Essential
- Extended experience working as a clinical scientist/audiologist (to include experience during STP training)
Desirable
- Leadership skills
- Evidence of teaching within post
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to perform wide range of Audiological procedures at advanced level
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to process and share highly complex information in a confidential manner
- Actively involved in research and contribution to evidence based practice
- Excellent team working skills
- Ability to perform vestibular assessment and diagnostic audiology
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.
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address
Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW