Relief Audiology Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join NHS Orkney as an Audiology Support Worker on a relief basis, providing essential support in delivering hearing tests for children. This role is vital for enhancing community health and requires compassion and relevant training. Enjoy competitive NHS salaries and benefits.

Benefits

Attractive pension scheme

Work-life balance policies

Employee assistance programme

Discounts to local and national retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in undertaking hearing tests with children.

Responsibilities

• Support the Chief Audiologist in delivering hearing tests for children.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Education

Training in undertaking hearing tests

Job description

About the Organisation:
As Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is driven by a bold vision: looking after our community and providing excellent care. Whether you’re starting your NHS journey or bringing expertise from another NHS employer, your skills will make a real difference to the health and lives of Orkney’s 22,000 residents.

Our state-of-the-art healthcare facility, The Balfour, opened in 2019 and is home to modern inpatient wards, an emergency department, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices, and the Scottish Ambulance Service. Collaboration thrives here, ensuring exceptional care for every patient. Beyond our main facility, we’re investing in our outer isles, enhancing services, and transforming patient care across our islands.

About Orkney:

Orkney itself is nothing short of magical. With over 70 islands (20 inhabited), this breathtaking destination offers stunning landscapes, unique wildlife, and vibrant cultural and sporting activities. Recognised as one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney promises a lifestyle like no other.

The Post:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as Audiology Support Worker on a relief basis. You will be asked to work as and when when hearing tests are scheduled. This position will play a crucial role in supporting the Chief Audiologist in delivering hearing tests for Children.

The Candidate:

You must be able to evidence your previous experience and training in undertaking hearing tests with children.

Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration:
This post will be based at The Balfour

This post is on a Relief (as and when required) basis. There are no set/regular hours for this post.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney.

Benefits and Salary:
Did you know NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

The salary for this post is on a Band 3 £26,869 – £28,998 and if residing on Orkney, you’ll also receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,587 pro rata per year, adding extra value to your rewarding career with us.

NHS Orkney also offers an attractive pension scheme, wide range of work life balance policies, employee assistance programme and various discounts to both local and national retailers.

Further Information:

If you share our vision and are ready to be part of Team Orkney, we’d love to hear from you. Your rewarding career starts here!

Interviews for this position will take place on Monday 9th June 2025.

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Nick Crohn, Audiology Services Manager on [e-mail]