NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.
This is a permanent full-time position (37 hours per week) based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Stobhill Hospital, Gartnavel General Hospital, or Royal Alexandra Hospital. The specific site/base may be negotiable.
Greater Glasgow & Clyde provides Audiology services across a large area, serving inner city and rural populations. The service is staffed by Assistant Technical Officers, Hearing Aid Audiologists, and Audiologists, supported by an administrative team.
The majority of the service operates within acute hospitals, independently managing patient bookings and scheduling with its own system. We seek a highly motivated, flexible individual to join our dedicated team.
We welcome applicants with current NHS Audiology experience, particularly in B3 Audiology Assistant roles, with skills in audiology software and hearing aid repair/maintenance. The candidate should be capable of undertaking university-level study over two years while working and developing in the role.
Upon qualification, you will hold a Higher Education Diploma in Hearing Aid Audiology and be eligible to work as a B4 Hearing Aid Audiologist in the NHS. Essential requirements include:
* Proficiency with hearing aid programming software for repairs and troubleshooting
* Proficiency with audiology-specific software
* Experience in NHS hearing aid clinics and managing patient lists
* A positive attitude, teamwork skills, and decision-making ability when working independently
* Problem-solving skills and initiative
* Experience working with hearing-impaired individuals and their families/carers
* Knowledge of current audiology practices
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to undertake university studies alongside work, meet deadlines
This role requires membership of the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme.
For further information, contact Sharon McLaughlin, Audiology Team Lead IRH, at Sharon.McLaughlin4@nhs.scot.
Details on the recruitment process are available in the 'Information for candidates' document linked on our website.
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