Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Advanced Clinical Scientist / Audiologist
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Advanced Clinical Scientist / Audiologist
Senior Clinical Scientist (Audiology) – North Wales Audiology Service
Job Overview
An exciting new mixed adult and paediatric vacancy has arisen within the North Wales Audiology Service for a registered clinical scientist. The post will provide high-quality hearing health care to the population of North Wales served by Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB).
This is a flexible, three-and-a-half-day post, with:
- Three days based with the adult audiology team
- Two days with the paediatric audiology team
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering and supervising audiology services, with potential focus areas including:
- Diagnostic audiology
- Advanced rehabilitation
- Learning disability/dementia support
- Tinnitus management
While paediatric experience is essential, training in other specialist areas will be provided as required.
Applicants will also be responsible for:
- Training and supervising junior clinical staff
- Line managing junior auditorolevel professionals
- Supporting service development and research initiatives
The role is based at Glan Clwyd Hospital, with additional travel required to peripheral sites across North Wales.
An ideal opportunity to: ✔ Develop clinical, research, and service development skills ✔ Work in a supportive, progressive environment ✔ Engage with a team of specialists, including Clinical Scientists, Audiologists, and Associate Audiologists
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The ability to speak Welsh is desirable but not essential—applicants with both Welsh and English fluency are welcome.
About the Organisation
BCUHB – Wales’ largest health organisation – provides: 🔹 Primary and community care 🔹 Mental health services 🔹 Acute and elective hospital services for a population of 700,000+ across North Wales.
We thrive on: 🌟 Engaged leadership at all levels 🌟 Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion 🌟 Proud Disability Confident Employer status
Main Duties & Responsibilities
The role involves:
- Delivering high-quality, patient-centred audiology services across both adult and paediatric populations.
- Carrying out advanced clinical assessments, including:
- Diagnostic audiology (adult & paediatric)
- Vestibular assessments
- Training and supervising other clinical staff, including junior Clinical Scientists and audiologists.
- Contributing to service development, ensuring best practice is maintained.
- Participating in research and supporting evidence-based practice.
- Line managing junior team members, fostering professional growth.
You will work within a dynamic audiology team, committed to excellence in: 🔸 Diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology 🔸 Specialised services (e.g., dementia, tinnitus, learning disabilities)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
- MSc Audiological Science (or equivalent qualified knowledge)
- Post-MSc professional training qualification (appropriate for HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist)
- HCP registration (Clinical Scientist – Audiology, **RCCP or AHCS status)
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Desirable Criteria
- Membership of appropriate professional special interest groups
Experience
Essential Criteria
- Extended experience as a Clinical Scientist/Audiologist (including STP training period)
Desirable Criteria
- Leadership experience in clinical or educational settings
- Evidence of teaching or mentoring (e.g., Previous training supervision roles)
Aptitude & Abilities
Essential Criteria
- Proficiency in a wide range of advanced audiological procedures
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including:
- Ability to handle complex, sensitive information confidentially
- Active involvement in research and a commitment to evidence-based practice
- Strong teamworking skills, able to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Ability to undertake vestibular assessment and complex diagnostic audiology
Application Information
- Applications may be submitted in either Welsh or English.
- Individuals will not be disadvantaged for submitting in Welsh.
- Shortlisted applicants will receive further recruitment correspondence via registered email.
Please see the full job description and person specification for further details.
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