Clinical Scientist - Audiology (Band 7) - Audiology - University Hospitals of North Midlands NH[...]

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Clinical Scientist in Audiology to deliver high-quality clinical care and support to patients. The role involves advanced assessment methods and leadership within a collaborative team environment. Applicants should have an MSc in Audiology and relevant experience in an NHS setting. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• At least three years experience working in an NHS trust setting.
• Working towards additional qualification in a specialised area.

Responsibilities

• Use advanced assessment and rehabilitation methods in audiology.
• Contribute to quality and governance of the service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

MSc in Audiology

Job description

Employer University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site University Hospitals of North Midlands Town Stoke-on-Trent Salary £46,148 - £52,809 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 28/05/2025 23:59

Clinical Scientist - Audiology

Band 7

Job overview

Working within a friendly, forward-thinking team, the Clinical Scientist In Audiology will combine their audiological and/or vestibular expertise with leadership skills to provide excellent clinical care for patients and support to colleagues. The post holder will be encouraged to participate and develop a role in their particular area of interest.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to use advanced assessment and rehabilitation methods in adult and/or paediatric audiology.
Part of the role will involve contributing to the quality and governance of the service and contribution of the attainment and maintenance of UKAS accreditation

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.

All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.

UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.

At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.

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

• MSc in Audiology
• HCPC Registered
• At least three years experience of working in an NHS trust setting
• Working towards additional qualification in specialised area
• HTS in Advanced Audiology or other area

Required

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities.
• 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

• All correspondence will be sent to you via the email address you applied from. Please ensure you check your emails regularly.
• References - please ensure you provide email addresses for all referees for the last three years of employment.
• 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.
• Flexible working will be considered in line with Trust policies
• 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.

We will communicate with you regarding your job application via email. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the security of any emails sent/received via non encrypted format.

If you would like support completing an application form, please contact the recruitment department on 01782 675533 where one of our trained assistants will be able to help

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.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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.