Clinical Scientist - Audiology

Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in London seeks a Clinical Scientist to deliver high-quality audiological services. You will manage clinical responsibilities including advanced assessments, supervise junior staff, and promote service development. Candidates should have an MSc in Healthcare Science, HCPC registration, and at least 3 years of post-qualification experience. Benefits include career development and flexible working options.

Benefits

Career development

Flexible working

Staff recognition scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Leisure facilities membership

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience required.
• Highly developed specialist knowledge expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and advanced audiological services.
• Assist in management of Audiology Service.
• Supervise and train junior staff and students.

Skills

Ability to initiate and manage service development

Excellent interpersonal skills

Organisation and managerial skills for service provision

Skills for analysing and interpreting test results

Ability to work well independently

Education

MSc in Healthcare Science or Clinical Audiology with clinical competency

Specialist training courses and relevant experience

HCPC Registration

Job description

Job summary

As a Clinical Scientist you will be responsible for providing high quality clinical work for the Adult Audiology Service ensuring that our service users' needs are fully met. As a centre of excellence you will offer a person-centred approach to their audiological needs.

• They will provide clinical and advanced audiological, vestibular assessment and aural Rehabilitation services.
• The post holder will assist in the day to day management of the Audiology Service and to deputise for Clinical Service Leads.
• The role involves supervision mentoring and training of junior staff and students. The post holder will work with the clinical leads to ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained at all times and must maintain continuous personal professional development whilst working towards higher levels of professional competence
• The role will include additional responsibilities such as acting as the STP training officer and audit lead.

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical and advanced audiological and vestibular assessment services.
• To provide aural rehabilitation for adults which includes providing counselling to distressed patients about their hearing loss and associated problems, and to have the ability to make decisions about the most appropriate course of treatment for the patients in their care.
• To be involved in the Improving Quality in Physiological Services (IQIPS) accreditation process.
• To be responsible for monitoring the continued professional development for all staff within the Audiology Service.
• To be responsible for the clinical supervision of trainee and assistant audiologists and other visitors providing instruction/seminars in audiological techniques to trainees studying for professional exams and existing staff.
• To assist in the day to day management of the Audiology Service.
• To carry out general duties and maintain a programme of continuing professional development working towards high levels of professional competence.
• To deputise for Clinical Service Leads.
• The role will include additional responsibilities such as acting as the STP training officer and audit lead

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share.

Person Specification

EDUCATION

• MSc in Healthcare Science or Clinical Audiology with clinical competency.
• Specialist training courses and relevant experience.
• HCPC Registration

Desirable

• Membership of BAA/BSA

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to initiate and manage service development.
• Organisation and managerial skills for service provision
• Skills for analysing and interpreting test results. Applying information to the use and application of appropriate hearing aids
• Ability to work well independently
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years post qualification
• Highly developed specialist knowledge.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. The 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.