Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner (Audiology)

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire (UHCW) NHS Trust; Coventry; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust invites applications for a Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner or Clinical Scientist in Audiology with a paediatric focus. The post supports care for children and adults and offers opportunities to gain experience across audiology.

The successful candidate will engage in quality assurance, supervision and service development, with clinical supervision and CPD support.

Qualifications

• NHS experience and a BSc-level qualification in Audiology.
• HCPC or AHCS registration to be considered for this role.
• Immunisation and vaccination report required.
• Paediatric audiology knowledge and interest in clinical practice development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and utilise specialist skills within Paediatric Audiology.
• Provide clinical supervision and CPD activities.
• Lead on quality assurance, supervision and service development.

Skills

NHS experience

Paediatric Audiology

Clinical supervision

Education

BSc in Audiology

Job description

We are looking for a Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner or Clinical Scientist in Audiology to join our friendly Audiology team

This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that provides audiology care for children and adults, and the role offers a paediatric focus to clinical practice with an opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas. We’re also happy to support applications for STP equivalence via the Academy of Healthcare Science.

The role is perfectly suited for candidates looking to further develop their specialist knowledge and skills within Paediatric Audiology. It comes with a variety of responsibilities related to quality assurance, supervision and service development.

As a Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner or Clinical Scientist, you’ll be developing and utilising specialist skills and knowledge within Paediatric Audiology. The post-holder will have demonstrable knowledge and experience within Paediatric audiology, and be keen to develop this further, supported by clinical supervision and CPD activities.

To apply, you should have NHS experience and a BSc-level qualification (or equivalent) in Audiology. You must also have HCPC or AHCS registration to be considered for this role.

Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.

The role will include clinical supervision responsibilities and will offer opportunities to develop and lead on innovative projects within the team. The successful candidate will also be supported to develop their leadership skills through further training and professional development.

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.

We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.

Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.

By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.

The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Helen Westenbrink Job title: Healthcare Scientist Audiology Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 02476966444