Principal Clinical Scientist - Clinical Lead Acoustic Implants

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is advertising a permanent vacancy for a Principal Clinical Scientist to lead the Acoustic Implant service at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The post will be based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital and will involve outpatient, domiciliary and/or inpatient duties across the BCUHB area.

The role includes training and supervising other clinical staff, and opportunities to develop clinical and service development skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Specialised healthcare science activities in Acoustic Implantation (bone conduction and middle ear implants).
• Provide highly specialised advice and training to own and other professions.
• Lead and manage the Acoustic Implant team (Adults & paeds) ensuring safe, efficient practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform highly specialised healthcare science activities related to Acoustic Implantation.
• Provide consultancy, training and research in this specialist field.
• Lead and manage the Acoustic Implant team across adults and paeds.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team management

Acoustic Implantation

Bone conduction implants

Job description

An exciting permanent vacancy has arisen within the Audiology Service for a Principal Clinical Scientist to assist in the provision of a high quality Audiology service to the population of North Wales served by BCUHB. The post holder will be lead for the Acoustic Implant service at Wrexham Maelor Hospital and will perform duties as described in the job description.

The post will be based at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The roles 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.

This is an ideal opportunity to further develop clinical and service development skills in a supportive and progressive environment.

Main duties of the job

• To perform a range of highly specialised healthcare science activities associated with Acoustic Implantation (including the full range of bone conduction and middle ear implants).
• To provide highly specialised advice, opinions, training to own and other professions in areas of clinical responsibility; undertake research and development in this specialist field.
• To lead and manage the specialist Acoustic Implant team (Adults & paeds) ensuring safe, efficient and effective working practices

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

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.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.