Job summary
Two vacancies has arisen within the Audiology Service for full-time Audiologists to assist in the provision of a high quality Audiology service to the population of North Wales served by BCUHB. The post holders will perform duties within the Adult Audiology service as described in the job description.
Main duties of the job
The role will be performed in outpatient, domiciliary and/or in-patient settings across the area served by BCUHB, with the two bases being Wrexham Maelor Hospital and Glan Clwyd Hospital.
There will be responsibility to train and supervise other clinical staff where appropriate.
Clinical Scientists, 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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for these posts; 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
- BSC Audiology or BSc plus BAAT Part I&II, or equivalent
- Registered with RCCP as an Audiolgist, or registered with AHCS, or registered/working towards HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience or assessment of communication including hearing status
- Recent experience in adult hearing aid fitting and verification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Basic computer skills
- Teamwork skills
Desirable
- Welsh speaker
- Some data base experience.
- More advanced IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Must be competent in all aspects of Audiology applicable to the post
Personal Atributes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate empathy to patients
- Reliability and punctuality
- Flexibility over location/pattern of work. E.g willing to travel to peripheral clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSC Audiology or BSc plus BAAT Part I&II, or equivalent
- Registered with RCCP as an Audiolgist, or registered with AHCS, or registered/working towards HCPC registration as a clinical scientist
Experience
Essential
- Recent experience or assessment of communication including hearing status
- Recent experience in adult hearing aid fitting and verification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Basic computer skills
- Teamwork skills
Desirable
- Welsh speaker
- Some data base experience.
- More advanced IT skills
Knowledge
Essential
- Must be competent in all aspects of Audiology applicable to the post
Personal Atributes
Essential
- Able to demonstrate empathy to patients
- Reliability and punctuality
- Flexibility over location/pattern of work. E.g willing to travel to peripheral clinics
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
