Clinical Scientist - Audiology

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Clinical Scientist to join their Audiology team. This role involves working with diverse patient populations, including adults with learning disabilities and children, to provide exceptional audiological care. The successful candidate will leverage their MSc in Audiology and HCPC registration to lead initiatives in balance disorder management and paediatric audiology. With a commitment to equality and a supportive environment, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you are passionate about enhancing patient outcomes and enjoy collaborative work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• MSc in Audiology and HCPC registration required.
• Minimum three years experience in an NHS trust setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage patients with balance disorders.
• Evaluate and manage paediatric patients under three years.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Experience with Adults with Learning Disabilities

Experience with Balance Disorders

Experience with Paediatric Patients

Education

MSc in Audiology

HCPC Registration

Job description

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For detailed information surrounding the job role and the main responsibilities, please refer to the attached job description and person specification otherwise please contact the hiring manager.

Person specification

Required

Essential criteria

• MSc in Audiology
• HCPC Registered
• At least three years experience of working in an NHS trust setting

Desirable criteria

• Working towards additional qualification in specialised area
• HTS in Advanced Audiology or other area

Required

Essential criteria

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities.

Desirable criteria

• Proven leadership skills
• Experience of planning, managing and evaluating patients with balance disorders
• Experience of planning, managing and evaluating paediatric patients over 6 monthsunder three years
• Experience of performing TABR's and implementing sound management strategies

Important information about your application

1. All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
2. References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
3. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from everyone regardless of ethnicity, disability, gender, age, faith or sexual orientation. Appointment will be based on merit alone.
4. Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
5. New recruits are required to pay for their Disclosure and Barring Service check (and admin fee) prior to starting if the role requires a DBS check.
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University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM) has been awarded the Gold Award for proudly supporting those who serve. We actively encourage applications from the Armed Forces community.

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At UHNM we are fortunate to receive a high volume of applications for many of our roles, on this occasion we would reserve the right to close any advert early, therefore please apply without delay!

If you obtained your qualifications overseas, you will be required to provide an official government translation through ECCTIS (formerly known as NARIC). Please note, this is in addition to any professional registration requirements and not a replacement for your qualifications.

If you are currently in the UK on a visa, you must have at least six months remaining on your visa at the time of application to ensure sufficient time for the recruitment and training process associated with the role. The requirement of at least six months remaining on your visa does not apply to a Skilled Worker Visa, as a new Skilled Worker Visa would be required for a new role.

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

• Job Description (PDF, 619.3KB)
• Clinical Scientist PS B7 (PDF, 63.7KB)
• Statement handling - updated from policy (PDF, 33.6KB)
• Policy ex-offenders (PDF, 36.1KB)
• Infection control statement (PDF, 107.5KB)
• DBS Code of practice (PDF, 54.9KB)
• Trust Policy on Managing Risk Associated with Safeguarding Children (PDF, 1.1MB)
• Family Relocation Information (PDF, 1.0MB)
• Speaking Up Policy (PDF, 523.6KB)
• Recruitment Reasonable Adjustments (PDF, 122.1KB)