Band 7 Clinical Scientist

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Coventry is seeking a Band 6 Audiologist/Clinical Scientist to specialise in paediatrics. This role includes providing assessments, producing reports, and supervising projects, with opportunities for development into a Band 7 role. Candidates should have a relevant qualification, significant NHS experience, and HCPC or RCCP registration. Ideal for those wishing to enhance their leadership skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Significant NHS experience is required.
• Must hold HCPC or RCCP registration.
• Experience in paediatric services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide audiology assessments and rehabilitation consultations.
• Produce high-quality, independent reports.
• Interpret complex audiologic test results.

Skills

Paediatric assessment and rehabilitation

Quality assurance

Supervision

Service development

Teaching and training

Education

BAAT I and II or BSc Audiology Qualification

Job description

Position Summary

A Band 6 Audiologist/Clinical Scientist wishing to specialise in paediatrics through a developmental Band 6‑7 role. Where a suitable Band 7 candidate is not identified, the post may be offered as a development role with structured support, practical training and completion of a Master’s‑level education in paediatric audiology, progressing to Band 7 upon successful completion of agreed competencies. The role is ideal for candidates wishing to develop leadership skills, with responsibilities including quality assurance, supervision and service development.

Responsibilities

• Provide paediatric audiology assessment and rehabilitation consultations across a variety of patient pathways, consistently meeting departmental and national standards.
• Produce high‑quality, independent reports ensuring compliance with departmental and national standards.
• Interpret complex audiologic or Evoked Response Audiometry test results and offer recommendations for patient management where care is beyond practitioner scope.
• Deliver teaching and training on areas within scope of practice.
• Support Service Leads in day‑to‑day organisation of the Audiology service in accordance with Trust and departmental protocols.
• Support Advanced Audiologist/Clinical Scientists to ensure the Audiology Vertical Monitoring and Horizontal Audit (VMHA) programme is completed on schedule.
• Assist the Audiology Quality Lead in maintaining UKAS accreditation.
• Supervise and lead innovative projects within the team.

Qualifications & Experience

• BAAT I and II or BSc Audiology Qualification.
• Significant NHS experience.
• HCPC or RCCP registration.
• Experience in paediatric assessment and rehabilitation, preferably in a paediatric service.
• Desire to develop other clinical interests such as tinnitus and vestibular service.
• Ability to act as an autonomous practitioner within scope of practice, evaluate requests and carry out audiologic assessments.

Application Process & Contact

• Interviews will take place in mid‑late January 2026.
• Contact Shameela Munir at 024 7696 6444 if you would like to discuss this opportunity or arrange an informal visit.
• Apply through the Trust’s online portal; the interview process is in two stages.

Equal Opportunities & EEO Statement

The Trust is committed to equal opportunities. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, the Trust may use random selection to reduce numbers to interview, with disabled applicants automatically guaranteed an interview and exempt from this process.

Trust Overview

University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust is a large teaching Trust rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission. We provide world‑class patient care, support staff development, and commit to environmental sustainability through our Green Plan.