Relief Audiologist

**Relief Audiologist**
**The Balfour**
**Band 5 £31,733 - £39,168 including Distant Islands Allowance per annum**
**Relief - on an as and when required basis**

A rare and exciting opportunity as arisen for an enthusiastic and talented Audiologist to join the Audiology Department at NHS Orkney on a relief - as and when required basis.

NHS Orkney is the smallest territorial healthcare board, but with the opening of The Balfour in 2019, is transforming the way healthcare is delivered. With inpatient wards, an emergency department, outpatients, diagnostic services, Dentistry, two GP practices and the Scottish Ambulance Service all under one roof, there are excellent opportunities for close multidisciplinary working to benefit our patients.

The Audiology department undertakes most audiology examinations in the paediatric standard sound-proof booth and a rehabilitation room at The Balfour. While working and living in Orkney can present unique challenges in delivering high-quality care across the remote and disperse community, we are dedicated to improving the accessibility and quality of patient care by bring audiology examinations closer to the community by partnering with remote GP Surgeries and residential care facilities located around the Orkney Mainland and on our beautiful remote islands.

If you’re enthused by what we have to offer, share our vision, and believe you can contribute to NHS Orkney, we would be thrilled to hear from you.

With views as far as the eyes can see, stunning beaches and miles-upon-miles of coastline, you’ll always find your own space in Orkney. Lying off the northern coast of Scotland, between John O’Groats and the Shetland Isles, these enchanting islands await you. With this, it is no surprise that Orkney has been voted the best place to live in Scotland for eight years running.

Orkney is an archipelago of 70 beautiful islands, of which 17 are inhabited. As a genuinely wonderful place to live, Orkney offers unique wildlife, amazing scenery, and real opportunity to experience a wide range of cultural and sporting activities. There is something for everyone; state-of-the-art leisure facilities, various clubs and societies, and an excellent education system creates our strong community spirit.