Principal Clinical Scientist - Clinical Lead Acoustic Implants
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Wrexham, LL13 7TDView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£58,379 to £65,723
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
An exciting permanent vacancy has arisen within the Audiology Service for a Principal Clinical Scientist to assist in the provision of a high quality ...
To perform a range of highly specialised healthcare science activities associated with Acoustic Implantation (including the full range of bone conduction and middle ear implants).
To provide highly specialised advice, opinions, training to own and other professions in areas of clinical responsibility; undertake research and development in this specialist field.
To lead and manage the specialist Acoustic Implant team (Adults & paeds) ensuring safe, efficient and effective working practices
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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.
Qualifications
Essential: - MSc Audiological Science; - HCPC Registration Clinical Science; - Post-MSc specialist training qualification of equivalent (appropriate for HCPC registration
Desirable: - formal management training to HECert level
Experience
Essential
- Comprehensive knowledge and experience within specialist field of acoustic implantation
- Evidence of CPD appropriate for registration as CS
- working knowledge of NHS Management structure, policy, operation and provision
- Experience of using quality control and QA techniques, both clinically and managerially
- experience of team leadership
- knowledge and experience of leading service developments, R&D project management, service oriented research, clinical audit, supervision & appraisal
Desirable
- experience of managing a clinic area, working autonomously and evidence of input to MDT and multi-agency groups
- knowledge of wider NHS policy issues, health planning
- lecturing to peers and other healthcare professionals
- areas of special interest with reputation for such from peers
Skills
Essential
- clinical skills in assessment and management of adults/paeds for acoustic implants (inc complex cases)
- applies knowledge to make judgments on complete problems assoc. with the clinical duties, management and development of the service
- physical skills necessary for fine examination / manipulation of instruments
- evidence of good management, planning & organisation skills
- skills in communicating information, advice, instruction and professional opinion to colleagues, patients, their relatives and carers
- Ability to gain cooperation from patients, relatives and carers to achieve desired outcomes
- self-motivated and able to work independently
- excellent team working, teaching, supervisory skills
Desirable: - welsh language skiils levels 1-5
Other
Essential
- ability to travel routinely to locations within BCU area
- membership of relevant professional bodies inc special interest groups
- Satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance inc. an adults and children's barred list check
Desirable: - membership of National committees and/or regional professional groups
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
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First seen
24 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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