Job summary Three vacancies have arisen within the Audiology Service for a pre-or post-registrant Clinical Scientist or a Senior Audiologist to assist in the provision of a high quality Audiology service to the population of North Wales served by BCUHB. The post holders will perform duties within the Adult Audiology service as described in the job description. The posts will be based at Glan Clwyd Hospital, Wrexham Maelor hospital and Bangor 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. Clinical Scientists or Audiologists with the relevant experience will be considered. This is an ideal opportunity to further develop clinical and service development skills in a supportive and progressive environment. Main duties of the job The Specialist Practitioner in Audiology will provide specialist assessment and rehabilitation within Clinical Audiology services. This will involve leading individual care planning and delivery as an Independent Practitioner. Additionally, the Specialist Practitioner will lead specific areas of scientific activity as allocated by more senior colleagues. This will include contribution to service development activity, audit, research and delivery of in-house continuing professional development activity and interagency work. The specialist practitioner will contribute to the training and supervision of more junior colleagues and trainees. 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 27 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,898 to £45,637 a year per annum pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 050-HS011-0225 Job locations Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bangor Hospital & Maelor Hospital Sarn Lane Bodelwyddan LL18 5UJ 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 /Knowledge Essential BSc Audiology with undergraduate Audiology clinical qualification OR Equivalent Understanding and competence in specialist audiology practioner activities OR Equivalent Desirable MSc Audiology or M-levels in Audiology or Post M-level audiology clinical qualification Registration Essential Registered with RCCP OR registered/working towards registration with HCPC Experience Essential Recent experience of assessment of communication needs including hearing status Recent experience in complex hearing aid fitting and verification to adults. Recent experience of assisting in audiovestibular test procedures. Experience of participation in clinical audit and service development Desirable Previous experience working with Auditbase version 6 Implementing change Skills Essential Excellent communication skills especially those that are hearing impaired Basic computer skills Teamwork skills Desirable Welsh speaker Some data base experience. More advanced IT skills Knowledge Essential Must be competent in all aspects of Audiology applicable to the post Personal Atributes Essential 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 Person Specification Qualifications /Knowledge Essential BSc Audiology with undergraduate Audiology clinical qualification OR Equivalent Understanding and competence in specialist audiology practioner activities OR Equivalent Desirable MSc Audiology or M-levels in Audiology or Post M-level audiology clinical qualification Registration Essential Registered with RCCP OR registered/working towards registration with HCPC Experience Essential Recent experience of assessment of communication needs including hearing status Recent experience in complex hearing aid fitting and verification to adults. Recent experience of assisting in audiovestibular test procedures. Experience of participation in clinical audit and service development Desirable Previous experience working with Auditbase version 6 Implementing change Skills Essential Excellent communication skills especially those that are hearing impaired Basic computer skills Teamwork skills Desirable Welsh speaker Some data base experience. More advanced IT skills Knowledge Essential Must be competent in all aspects of Audiology applicable to the post Personal Atributes Essential 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 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Address Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bangor Hospital & Maelor Hospital Sarn Lane Bodelwyddan LL18 5UJ Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)