Audiologist (AW)

NHS Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Borders is inviting applications for an enthusiastic audiologist to join the Audiology department at Borders General Hospital. The role supports the development of audiology services within NHS Borders and offers training and support as needed.

Applicants should have a BSc in Audiology or equivalent and AHCS registration is preferred, with strong interpersonal skills to engage with diverse patient groups. Salary is pro-rata for part-time hours.

Qualifications

• The applicant should have good interpersonal skills and be able to engage with children, parents as well as adult patients.

Responsibilities

• Support the current Audiology team in the continued development of audiology services within NHS Borders.
• Contribute to service delivery and assist with daily department operations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

BSc in Audiology

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

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Opportunity for Audiologist

Audiology Department

Band 5

20 hours hrs per week

Fixed Term for 6 months

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated audiologist to join the Audiology department here at Borders General Hospital.

If you are looking for a fantastic opportunity and want to join the Audiology team Keep reading!

The successful candidate will support the current Audiology team in the continued development of audiology services within NHS Borders.

You must have a BSc in Audiology or equivalent and AHCS registration is preferred. The applicant should have good interpersonal skills and be able to engage with children, parents as well as adult patients. Additional training and support will be provided if required.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the link at the bottom of the screen to the job description. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact either: Mark Sleigh Clinical Lead in Audiology. Email [e-mail] or telephone [phone]

Please note: the salary quoted is for full-time hours (36 hrs per week). For appointments to part-time hours, the salary will be pro-rata.

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here.

For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found here.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form

PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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