Job summary A vacancy has arisen within the Audiology Service for an Assistant 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 Bangor Hospital. The roles will be performed in outpatient settings across the area served by BCUHB. There will be responsibility to train and supervise other clinical staff where appropriate. Main duties of the job The Assistant Healthcare Scientist in Audiology will provide interventions with routine / non complex hearing pathologies / disabilities as well as a range of administrative duties. Clinical work may be undertaken at the main hospital site, a range of peripheral sites and may also include domiciliary visits. The Assistant Audiologist is NOT an independent practitioner and clinical supervision and mentoring will be required during the normal schedule of the working day. The main duties include performing hearing screening, repair and maintenance of hearing aids, otoscopy and the taking of aural impressions, working to locally and nationally agreed protocols in conjunction with scope of practice and accountability. The Assistant Practitioner will obtain appropriate education, training and skills to allow them to perform these duties. This role involves travelling to other geographical areas so a UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is desirable. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us 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. Date posted 07 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,433 to £26,060 a year pro rata per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 050-ACS203-0425 Job locations Bangor Hospital Penrhosgarnedd Bangor LL57 2PW Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English or Equivalent. Science qualification to NVQ III or equivalent Or Knowledge of admin procedures plus general education to NVQ III level equivalent Or IT qualification to NVQ III or equivalent Desirable Knowledge of Audiology and Audiological procedures to NVQ III or equivalent A level in a science subject or equivalent Skills Essential Good organisational skills Word processing skills Ability to work as part of team Ability to communicate with staff at all levels Clear speech for communicating with hearing impaired people Desirable Ability to use fine tools (jewellers screwdriver) and to connect cables to programme hearing aids Experience Essential Previous experience of clerical/administrative functions in a busy office/reception. Desirable Experience of customer service Previous experience of working in a hospital Knowledge Essential Knowledge of customer relations/service Knowledge of Microsoft packages Desirable Knowledge of Audiology and PiMS/PAS patient management system Knowledge of Organisational procedures/policies Personal Qualities Essential Smart, personal presentation Polite, helpful manner Good communication skills Willingness to learn Desirable Ability to communicate through medium of Welsh Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE English or Equivalent. Science qualification to NVQ III or equivalent Or Knowledge of admin procedures plus general education to NVQ III level equivalent Or IT qualification to NVQ III or equivalent Desirable Knowledge of Audiology and Audiological procedures to NVQ III or equivalent A level in a science subject or equivalent Skills Essential Good organisational skills Word processing skills Ability to work as part of team Ability to communicate with staff at all levels Clear speech for communicating with hearing impaired people Desirable Ability to use fine tools (jewellers screwdriver) and to connect cables to programme hearing aids Experience Essential Previous experience of clerical/administrative functions in a busy office/reception. Desirable Experience of customer service Previous experience of working in a hospital Knowledge Essential Knowledge of customer relations/service Knowledge of Microsoft packages Desirable Knowledge of Audiology and PiMS/PAS patient management system Knowledge of Organisational procedures/policies Personal Qualities Essential Smart, personal presentation Polite, helpful manner Good communication skills Willingness to learn Desirable Ability to communicate through medium of Welsh 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Bangor Hospital Penrhosgarnedd Bangor LL57 2PW Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)