Job summary
NHS Wales - Trainee Clinical Scientists - Audiology
Exciting opportunities to use your science degree for patient and public benefit
Earn a competitive salary and gain a Masters degree through a 3 year, full-time, nationally recognised training programmeStarting salary will be on the first point of Band 6 on a 3 year fixed term contract.
Healthcare science is one of the most exciting and dynamic areas to work in. Join a unique team who are inspired to apply their exceptional scientific knowledge and skills to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease and the rehabilitation of patients.
The NHS in Wales is offering five salaried post-graduate training programmes in Audiology for high-calibre science graduates who are passionate about science and its role in patient care.
Trainees may be required to rotate through other areas, which will involve secondments at other locations. On completion of training, prospects for permanent employment within Wales are excellent. For individuals with aptitude and commitment there are opportunities to progress through the career pathway to Consultant Clinical Scientist. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are motivated to pursue their career within Wales.
Main duties of the job
Audiology involves identifying, assessing and managing hearing and balance function and their associated disorders. Clinical Scientists in Audiology work in patient-facing roles engaging with patients of all ages as part of a team. The primary categories of sub-specialist activity include paediatrics, diagnostics, and rehabilitation (including surgically implantable devices). Audiology is an attractive specialism for those looking to combine use of scientific, technological, clinical, and communication skills. There is a focus on leadership, innovation, development and research to improve patient outcomes. Career prospects are excellent, associated with innovative local and national developments in Audiology in Wales.
Successful candidates will be employed by an NHS Wales organisation for the duration of their three-year post-graduate training programme. Trainees are also enrolled for a fully funded part-time vocational master's degree in Audiology. This will involve block release to Manchester University for lectures and academic assessments, spread over the three years.
About us
Neurosensory Sciences - Audiology
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board - 2 posts, based at Ysbyty Gwynedd Hospital, Wrexham Maelor Hospital and Glan Clwyd Hospital.Our welcoming department has extensive experience in hosting training at STP level, and as a merged North Wales Audiology service there is a supportive trainee network across the three main hospital sites. We provide a comprehensive range of audiology services including the North Wales Auditory Implant Service (cochlear implants and bone-anchored hearing aids) and our Clinical Scientist team is very active in both research and service development. https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/
South Wales - 2 consortium posts -The consortium involves three health boards. Swansea Bay University Health Board https://sbuhb.nhs.wales, Cwm Taf University Health Board https://cwmtafmorgannwg.wales and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board https://abuhb.nhs.wales. Candidates will be employed by their host health board but will receive some training in the other health boards.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will be employed by an NHS Wales organisation for the duration of their three-year post-graduate training programme. Trainees are also enrolled for a fully funded part-time vocational masters degree in Audiology. This will involve block release to Manchester University for lectures and academic assessments, spread over the three years.
Trainees may be required to rotate through other areas, which will involve secondments at other locations. On completion of training, prospects for permanent employment within Wales are excellent. For individuals with aptitude and commitment there are opportunities to progress through the career pathway to Consultant Clinical Scientist. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are motivated to pursue their career within Wales.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specificationattached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
For an informal discussion about these posts please contact:
BCUHB - Sueann Meyer on 03000 847634 Sueann.Meyer@wales.nhs.uk
South Wales consortium posts Aneurin Bevan: Rebecca Carpenter on 0300 303 5651 Rebecca.Carpenter2@wales.nhs.uk or Swansea Bay: Debra Kelshaw on 01792 285270 debra.kelshaw@wales.nhs.uk
Please note that due to COVID we are unable to offer informal site visits at this time. An online Q&A session hosted by existing Audiology STP trainees in Wales will be held prior to the closing date. Please contact Sueann Meyer for further details
You may apply for up to two specialisms. Your supporting information must be relevant to both specialisms if you chose to apply for more than one.
Interviews will be held remotely from Tuesday 11 April 2023 onwards
Closing date for applications for all posts: Monday 6 February 2023
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is fixed term for 3 years to meet the needs of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Successful candidates will be employed by an NHS Wales organisation for the duration of their three-year post-graduate training programme. Trainees are also enrolled for a fully funded part-time vocational masters degree in Audiology. This will involve block release to Manchester University for lectures and academic assessments, spread over the three years.
Trainees may be required to rotate through other areas, which will involve secondments at other locations. On completion of training, prospects for permanent employment within Wales are excellent. For individuals with aptitude and commitment there are opportunities to progress through the career pathway to Consultant Clinical Scientist. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are motivated to pursue their career within Wales.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specificationattached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
For an informal discussion about these posts please contact:
BCUHB - Sueann Meyer on 03000 847634 Sueann.Meyer@wales.nhs.uk
South Wales consortium posts Aneurin Bevan: Rebecca Carpenter on 0300 303 5651 Rebecca.Carpenter2@wales.nhs.uk or Swansea Bay: Debra Kelshaw on 01792 285270 debra.kelshaw@wales.nhs.uk
Please note that due to COVID we are unable to offer informal site visits at this time. An online Q&A session hosted by existing Audiology STP trainees in Wales will be held prior to the closing date. Please contact Sueann Meyer for further details
You may apply for up to two specialisms. Your supporting information must be relevant to both specialisms if you chose to apply for more than one.
Interviews will be held remotely from Tuesday 11 April 2023 onwards
Closing date for applications for all posts: Monday 6 February 2023
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
This post is fixed term for 3 years to meet the needs of the service.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must have an honours degree (1st or 2.1) in a pure or applied science relevant to the specialism for which they are applying. Applicants with a relevant 2.2 degree will also be considered if they have an MSc or PhD in the specialism for which they are applying.
- For all candidates evidence of research experience, e.g. in the form of a higher degree or equivalent evidence of scientific and academic capability, is considered desirable.
Scientific Skills Demonstrated in a work or study context
Essential
- A committed in depth interest in Scientific Practice and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment
- Ability to design research investigations and experiments.
- Ability to analyze and assess scientific, technical and medical literature.
- Ability to make judgements, including clinical judgments involving facts or situations that impact on patients.
- Have an understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work based context
- Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training
- Has an understanding of the role of their chosen specialism in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases.
- Ability to analyse complex information comprising laboratory or workshop data, images and clinical details. Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgments.
Transferable Skills Demonstrated in study, work or non-work contexts
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both writing and speaking in English language in order to: oExplain analytical, scientific and clinical aspects of the work to a variety of people including scientific colleagues, clinical professionals, service managers and patients and to listen to their needs. oMake formal presentations to groups of colleagues.
- Good active listening skills to build rapport with listener to encourage an open discussion.
- Self-aware and flexible enough to adopt a range of evaluative or empathising listening styles according to the needs of the listener and the situation.
- Ability to work autonomously in the planning and execution of their own work and under the guidance of their Departmental Supervisors. Flexibility to acquire the skills to organise, plan and monitor the workload of others.
- Demonstrable ability to lead others.
- Under guidance develops good interpretative skills in the formulation of advice to multi-disciplinary team members on diagnosis and appropriate treatment of patients.
- Ability to handle patient samples, hazardous reagents and chemicals in a safe manner in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Applicants must have an honours degree (1st or 2.1) in a pure or applied science relevant to the specialism for which they are applying. Applicants with a relevant 2.2 degree will also be considered if they have an MSc or PhD in the specialism for which they are applying.
- For all candidates evidence of research experience, e.g. in the form of a higher degree or equivalent evidence of scientific and academic capability, is considered desirable.
Scientific Skills Demonstrated in a work or study context
Essential
- A committed in depth interest in Scientific Practice and its application to direct clinical care of patients in a clinical environment
- Ability to design research investigations and experiments.
- Ability to analyze and assess scientific, technical and medical literature.
- Ability to make judgements, including clinical judgments involving facts or situations that impact on patients.
- Have an understanding of quality control and management assurance in a science or work based context
- Ability to develop proficiency in the performance of routine and complex techniques currently in use where they are training
- Has an understanding of the role of their chosen specialism in healthcare and disease and its application in a healthcare setting.
- Good IT skills and knowledge of common computing packages for word processing, spreadsheets, presentation packages and databases.
- Ability to analyse complex information comprising laboratory or workshop data, images and clinical details. Knowledge acquired through study and experience to formulate appropriate advice and judgments.
Transferable Skills Demonstrated in study, work or non-work contexts
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both writing and speaking in English language in order to: oExplain analytical, scientific and clinical aspects of the work to a variety of people including scientific colleagues, clinical professionals, service managers and patients and to listen to their needs. oMake formal presentations to groups of colleagues.
- Good active listening skills to build rapport with listener to encourage an open discussion.
- Self-aware and flexible enough to adopt a range of evaluative or empathising listening styles according to the needs of the listener and the situation.
- Ability to work autonomously in the planning and execution of their own work and under the guidance of their Departmental Supervisors. Flexibility to acquire the skills to organise, plan and monitor the workload of others.
- Demonstrable ability to lead others.
- Under guidance develops good interpretative skills in the formulation of advice to multi-disciplinary team members on diagnosis and appropriate treatment of patients.
- Ability to handle patient samples, hazardous reagents and chemicals in a safe manner in accordance with Health and Safety regulations.
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
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).
