Clinical Scientist (Audiology)

Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Basingstoke, Winchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare institution in the UK is seeking a Band 7 Clinical Scientist for a 1-year fixed-term position. The successful applicant will join a friendly Audiology team, working across Winchester and Basingstoke sites. Key responsibilities include Tier 2 and Tier 3 Paediatric Audiology work and vestibular assessment services. Candidates should hold an MSc in Audiology and demonstrate relevant experience. This role offers a chance to significantly impact patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC registered as a clinical scientist or in process of registration.
• Experience post-graduation from STP or equivalent training is preferred.
• 1 year of paediatric tier 3 experience post-training.

Responsibilities

• Work in Tier 2 and Tier 3 Paediatric Audiology across sites.
• Provide vestibular assessment and rehabilitation services.

Skills

HCPC registration as a clinical scientist

Tier 3 paediatric experience

Experience in vestibular assessment

Education

MSc in Audiology or equivalent

Job description

The closing date is 22 January 2026

An opportunity has arisen for a 1‑year fixed‑term Band 7 Clinical Scientist within Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, working across our Winchester and Basingstoke sites. The successful applicant will be an integral part of our friendly Audiology team.

The Audiology department at Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic and rehabilitative services for children and adults with hearing and balance disorders.

Main duties of the job

This role will involve working in Tier 2 and Tier 3 Paediatric Audiology across sites as well as the Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation service in Winchester. Applications are welcomed from experienced clinicians as well as graduates from the Scientist Training Programme. Essential criteria for this post include an MSc in Audiology or equivalent and appropriate registration (HCPC).

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year.

Tackling Climate Change

Hampshire Hospitals aims to embed sustainability and net zero carbon principles into the delivery of care across all its services. To find out more, search HHFT Climate Action or contact [e-mail].

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached.

Informal visits, emails or phone calls to discuss this opportunity are welcomed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a clinical scientist (or in process of registration)
• Experience post graduation from STP or equivalent training

Paediatric Experience

• Tier 3 paediatric experience
• 1 year of paediatric tier 3 experience post training

Vestibular Experience

• Experience of vestibular assessment and rehabilitation
• 1 year experience post training

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Address

Cross Site - Royal Hampshire County and Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospitals