Assistant Audiologist- Audiology

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern is 08.30-16.30, 5 days per week.

Greater Glasgow & Clyde forms the largest Health Board in Scotland which provides Audiology services over a large area of inner city and rural populations. The service is currently staffed by a clinical team of Assistant Technical Officers, Hearing Aid Audiologists and Audiologists supported by a dedicated Administration and Clerical Team. the majority of the service is based within our Acute Hospitals, the service runs independently using its own patient management system and has full autonomy over the booking of patients and scheduling of activities in general. We are looking for highly motivated, flexible person to join our existing hard working and dedicated team. We would be keen to hear from individuals currently working in the field of Audiology.

Requirements of this post include:
Essential:

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills coupled with proven experience of supporting/communicating with people with hearing loss, and their significant others.
- IT skills demonstrated in a working setting, preferably to include regular report writing and/or database update.
- Proven ability to work in a team as well as independently, being able to make decisions within own remit when working single handed.
- Evidence of prioritising, organising and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to learn new skills and processes quickly, to work accurately at fast pace and be adaptable.

Desirable:

- Experience working in a healthcare setting.
- Experience working appointment booking systems in a healthcare setting.
- Experience in using digital hearing aid software and/or supplying hearing aids.