Audiology Practitioner

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is seeking an Audiologist to support the Adult Audiology service at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The post involves outpatient, domiciliary and in-patient duties with opportunities to develop clinical and service development skills.

Essential criteria include BSC Audiology or equivalent and HCPC registration or progression towards it, with good communication and IT skills. Welsh language ability is desirable.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have BSC Audiology or equivalent and be registered or working towards HCPC registration.
• Welsh language ability is desirable; Welsh/English speakers welcome to apply.
• Good communication, IT and teamwork skills expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality audiology services across outpatient, domiciliary and inpatient settings.
• Train and supervise other clinical staff where appropriate.
• Travel to peripheral clinics as required and support service development.

Skills

Good communication skills

Basic computer skills

Teamwork skills

Education

BSC Audiology or BSc plus BAAT Part I&II, or equivalent

Registered with RCCP, AHCS, HCPC CS, or working towards HCPC registration as Clinical Scientist

Job description

Job Overview

Job Overview A permanent vacancy has arisen within the Audiology Service for an Audiologist 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. This is an ideal opportunity to further develop clinical and service development skills in a supportive and progressive environment. Applicants should meet the essential qualifications and registration requirements for an Audiologist position.

Main duties of the job

The role will be performed in outpatient, domiciliary and/or in-patient settings across the area served by BCUHB. There will be responsibility to train and supervise other clinical staff where appropriate. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria

• BSC Audiology or BSc plus BAAT Part I&II, or equivalent
• Registered with RCCP, AHCS, HCPC CS, or working towards registration with HCPC as Clinical Scientist

Experience

Essential criteria

• Recent experience of assessment of communication needs including hearing status
• Recent experience in adult hearing aid fitting and verification

Skills

Essential criteria

• Good communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Teamwork skills

Desirable criteria

• Welsh speaker
• Some database experience
• More advanced IT skills

Knowledge

Essential Criteria

• Must be competent in all aspects of Audiology applicable to the post

Personal Atributes

Essential Criteria

• Team player.
• Able to demonstrate empathy to patients
• Reliability and punctuality
• Flexibility over location/pattern of work. E.g willing to travel to peripheral clinics