Advanced Paediatric Audiologist/Clinical Scientist

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Milton Keynes is seeking an experienced Advanced Paediatric Audiologist to join the Children's Hearing Assessment Unit. This Band 7 clinical scientist/paediatric audiology role offers 37.5 hours per week and a mix of assessment, rehabilitation, and service development opportunities.

You will lead safe, high-quality paediatric care, with RCCP/HCPC registration, a BSc in Audiology, and experience in paediatric behavioural/audiology

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric audiology and behavioural/rehabilitation audiology.
• BSc in Audiology and registration with RCCP/HCPC (or eligibility).
• Ability to lead clinical care within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Senior clinician in the Children's Hearing Assessment Unit, providing safe, high-quality paediatric audiology care.
• Lead paediatric service development and contribute to IQIPS accreditation efforts.

Skills

Paediatric audiology

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Patient-centred care

Education

BSc in Audiology

RCCP/HCPC registered (or eligible)

Job description

Advanced Paediatric Audiologist / Clinical ScientistAudiology ServiceBand 7: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum . pro rata if part timeHours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working, We are seeking an experienced Paediatric Audiologist to join our friendly and dedicated team. This predominantly clinical role offers a full range of paediatric assessment and (re)habilitation opportunities, alongside involvement in delegated service development activities. The Audiology team includes audiologists, clinical scientists, trainees, support staff and administrative colleagues, all committed to delivering a high-quality, person-centred service.

Our excellent patient feedback reflects our focus on compassionate care and continuous improvement, supported through regular team, health and safety, and clinical governance meetings. We work closely with ENT, paediatrics, newborn hearing screening and a range of community services, including health visiting, school nursing, speech and language therapy, and education, to provide seamless care for children and families., Healthcare Scientists feels their health safety and wellbeing is support at work. ''NHS Survey, 2024''

'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute'

The post holder will be a senior clinician in the Children's Hearing Assessment Unit which forms part of Audiology Services based at Milton Keynes University Hospital Foundation Trust.

The post holder takes a lead role in providing safe and quality clinical care to our paediatric population as well as continuing to develop paediatric audiology in line with IQIPS accreditation.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a patient-centred approach, experience in paediatric behavioural and (re)habilitation audiology, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must hold a minimum BSc in Audiology and be RCCP registered, or registered/eligible for registration as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state‑of‑the‑art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24‑bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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