Audiologist

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated audiologist to join the Audiology department here at Borders General Hospital.
If you are looking for a fantastic opportunity and want to join the Audiology team Keep reading!The successful candidate will support the current Audiology team in the continued development of audiology services within NHS Borders.You must have a BSc in Audiology or equivalent and AHCS registration is preferred. The applicant should have good interpersonal skills and be able to engage with children, parents as well as adult patients. Additional training and support will be provided if required.If you would like an informal discussion, please get in contact with Mark Sleigh Clinical Lead in Audiology. Email mark.sleigh@nhs.scot or telephone 01896 826531

• Please note: As this is a part time post the salary shown will be pro rata*
  

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit:

Disclosure Scotland Changes

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To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards

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check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website 

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. For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found 

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It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form

• PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
  

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.