Audiologist/Clinical Scientist

BERKSHIRE HEALTHCARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Windsor is looking for an experienced Band 7 Audiologist/Clinical Scientist. In this rewarding role, you will assess and rehabilitate complex adult and paediatric patients while providing essential audiology support to ENT colleagues. The position offers flexible working options, generous annual leave, and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

27 days' annual leave

NHS pension scheme

Learning and career development opportunities

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to wellbeing tools

Discounts at retailers and restaurants

Staff networks for diversity and wellbeing

Generous parental leave

Free parking across Trust sites

Qualifications

• Experience in performing vestibular assessments and paediatric assessments.
• AHCS registration with relevant post-qualification clinical experience.
• Ability to work across sites and communicate effectively with service users.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assessments for adult and paediatric patients.
• Provide audiology support to ENT colleagues.
• Work collaboratively within a healthcare team across various sites.

Skills

Clinical Science practitioner

Vestibular assessments

Paediatric assessment and rehabilitation

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Education

BSc/MSc in Audiology or Medical Physics

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Band 7 Audiologist/Clinical Scientist to join our friendly and skilled team of healthcare scientists. Based in Windsor, you will also work across sites in East Berkshire, giving you the chance to develop your skills in a variety of settings. This is a rewarding and varied role where you will see complex adult and paediatric patients for assessment and rehabilitation, as well as providing audiology support to our ENT colleagues.

About Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

At Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we put people at the heart of everything we do. We deliver personalised care that promotes independence, choice and control, supporting people to achieve and maintain their best possible health and wellbeing. We value our employees and as part of our team, you'll have access to Trust-wide learning and development programmes, support to grow your career and CPD portfolio, and opportunities to enhance your clinical skills. We are committed to compassionate leadership and Quality Improvement, creating a culture where every voice is heard and staff and service users work together to make a real difference. Your enthusiasm and dedication will be supported by colleagues who strive to provide a progressive, welcoming and compassionate environment. We welcome applications from individuals who share our values and are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Enthusiastic, senior Healthcare Science practitioner who is a clinical scientist or AHCS registered with BSc/MSc in Audiology or in Medical Physics, Physiological Measurements and BAAT I and II with relevant, post-qualification clinical experience.
• Qualified to deliver and experienced in performing vestibular assessments, paediatric assessment and rehabilitation, with duties including seeing adult patients.
• Role suited to an STP trainee graduate or someone with HTS modules due to the complex and varied workload.
• Communicate calmly, compassionately and effectively, reassuring service users so they feel valued, heard and understood.
• Work across sites in Windsor and East Berkshire as required.

Benefits

• Flexible working options to support work-life balance
• 27 days' annual leave rising with service + option to buy and sell
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Excellent learning and career development opportunities
• Cycle to Work and car leasing schemes including electric vehicles
• Access to wellbeing tools and services
• Discounts at retailers and restaurants
• Staff networks for race, diversity, disabilities, the environment and armed forces community
• Generous maternity, paternity, adoption and special leave
• Free parking across Trust sites

Applications for this role will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis and we may close the vacancy early if the right candidate is found.