Clinical Scientist
Full Time
Crosshouse, Scotland, United Kingdom
University Hospital Crosshouse
Salary: £46,244 - £53,789
Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme
An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Clinical Scientist as part of the Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme based in University Hospital Crosshouse.
What you will do:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a registered clinical scientist to work within our busy, friendly, and dynamic multidisciplinary team, which provides a national cochlear implant service for profoundly deaf adults and children in Scotland. You will be based at our modern, well-established clinic at Crosshouse Hospital and at outreach clinics in specific locations in other parts of Scotland.
You will participate in the care of cochlear implant patients and will be involved in the development and application of innovative clinical measurement techniques. Cochlear implantation is a relatively new and rapidly evolving technique and there are excellent opportunities for professional development.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
You will have completed a degree in a Physical Science, Bioengineering or Audiology together with an MSc in either:
- Medical Physics/ Clinical Engineering
- an IPEM accredited integrated master’s degree in Bioengineering
- Audiology
- STP Neurosciences
- Completion of the NHS Clinical Scientist Training Programme or the Academy of Healthcare Science certificate of equivalence
You will be registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC).
You will possess highly developed communication skills and be able to work closely with colleagues from a range of different professional groups and in a variety of settings.
Informal enquiries to Jane Gallacher, Head of Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme, University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, Tel: 01563 827080 or 01563 826994 (Maxine Love, PA).
Closing date: 23 April 2024.
Reference: 181783