Job summary
A vacancy has arisen within the Audiology Service for Associate Audiologists 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. The post will be based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital . The roles will be performed in outpatient settings across the area served by BCUHB. There will be responsibility to train and supervise other clinical staff where appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Assistant Audiologists and Students who are close to completing their training would all be encouraged to apply. This is an ideal opportunity to further develop clinical and service development skills in a supportive and progressive environment.
The Associate Healthcare Scientist in Audiology will provide interventions with routine / non complex hearing pathologies / disabilities. This will involve assisting with developing the individual care / management plan with appropriate accountability to the Audiologist. The Associate Audiologist is NOT an independent practitioner and clinical supervision and mentoring will be required during the normal schedule of the working day. The Associate Practitioner will obtain appropriate education, training and skills in hearing testing, fitting of hearing aids, otoscopy and the taking of aural impressions, working to locally and nationally agreed protocols in conjunction with scope of practice and accountability.
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 or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A foundation degree in Audiology or Certificate of Higher Education in Audiology or equivalent level of qualifications
Desirable
- A level in a science subject or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Healthcare Team in a clinical role
Desirable
- Working within Audiology or with patients with hearing impairment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with hearing impaired people of all ages and their families.
- Computer literate
- Ability to manoeuvre patients in wheelchairs around the Audiology Department
Desirable
- Ability to use fine tools (jeweller's screwdriver) and to connect cables to programme hearing aids. Ability to manipulate a fine drill.
- Deaf awareness
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to absorb and apply new information Understanding of the effects of hearing impairment
- Ability to prioritise own tasks and workload
- Ability to absorb and apply new information
Desirable
- Knowledge of Audiology and PiMS/PAS patient management system
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to communicate through medium of Welsh
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A foundation degree in Audiology or Certificate of Higher Education in Audiology or equivalent level of qualifications
Desirable
- A level in a science subject or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Working in a Healthcare Team in a clinical role
Desirable
- Working within Audiology or with patients with hearing impairment
Skills
Essential
- Ability to communicate with hearing impaired people of all ages and their families.
- Computer literate
- Ability to manoeuvre patients in wheelchairs around the Audiology Department
Desirable
- Ability to use fine tools (jeweller's screwdriver) and to connect cables to programme hearing aids. Ability to manipulate a fine drill.
- Deaf awareness
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to absorb and apply new information Understanding of the effects of hearing impairment
- Ability to prioritise own tasks and workload
- Ability to absorb and apply new information
Desirable
- Knowledge of Audiology and PiMS/PAS patient management system
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Good communication skills
Desirable
- Ability to communicate through medium of Welsh
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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 (Opens in a new tab).
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 (Opens in a new tab).
