Specialist Paediatric Audiologist / Clinical Scientist

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Specialist Paediatric Audiologist / Clinical Scientist at a leading healthcare provider in Nottingham. This exciting role offers the opportunity to develop your clinical and leadership skills within an accredited audiology service. You'll engage in paediatric clinics, lead behavioural testing, and contribute to service improvement projects. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the organization actively seeks applications from underrepresented groups. If you're passionate about making a difference in children's lives and advancing your career in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Compressed hours

Application support

Interview preparation support

Qualifications

• Registered with AHCS or HCPC, with evidence of further clinical training.
• Experience working with routine paediatric patients and service development.

Responsibilities

• Lead behavioural testing and fitting of hearing aids to children.
• Participate in service improvement projects within the department.

Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Skills

Leadership Skills

Education

MSc in Audiology

Audiology PTP or equivalent

STP or HTS modules in appropriate area

Job description

Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) is the biggest employer in Nottingham with over 19,000 staff

Specialist Paediatric Audiologist / Clinical Scientist

NHS AfC: Band 6

Main area Audiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Flexible working
• Compressed hours

37.5 hours per week Job ref 164-6945099

Site Ropewalk House Town Nottingham Salary £37,338 - £44,962 dependant on experience Salary period Yearly Closing 16/02/2025 23:59

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic paediatric audiologist / clinical scientist to join us to develop their clinical and leadership skills across our Paediatric IQIPS accredited audiology service.

There are opportunities to develop specialised clinical skills within a range of areas and we would welcome a conversation with the right applicant about where they might fit best.

Main duties of the job

The main duties are to take part in paediatric clinics within the department, including the leading of behavioural testing and fitting of hearing aids to children and take part in service improvement projects.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for the main responsibilities of this role within our department.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

• Has Audiology PTP or equivalent
• Is registered with either AHCS or HCPC
• Evidence of further clinical training
• MSc in Audiology
• STP or HTS modules in appropriate area
• Eligible for HTS training (specifies BAA membership)

Experience

• Appropriate post PTP/BSc clinical experience
• Experience of working with routine paediatric patients
• Experience of training others
• Experience of service development or audit

Communication

• Evidence of ability to communicate well with patients
• Evidence of presenting information to others
• Evidence of leadership experience

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Additional Information

NUH are now able to offer application completion support and interview preparation support. Please follow the link to book onto our sessions: Support for NUH Job Applications

If you are aged 16 or 17 and applying for a role that is more than 20 hours a week, please be aware that you will be asked to commence an Apprenticeship within the Trust alongside your role, as long as there is a suitable apprenticeship standard available.

Salary: The quoted salary will be on a pro rata basis for part time workers.

Disability Confidence: All applicants who have declared a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the post will be shortlisted.

At Risk of redundancy: NHS employees within the East Midlands who are ‘at risk’ of redundancy will be given a preferential interview where they meet the essential criteria of the person specification.

ID and Right to work checks: NUH authenticate ID and right to work documentation including passports and driving licenses through a system called Trust ID.

Consent:

• Transfer of information: If I have previous NHS service - I consent to the transfer of my Electronic Staff Record (ESR) data between this and other NHS Trusts.
• Disclosure and Barring Service: Your post may be subject to a DBS check which incur a cost dependent on the level of check required (£42.90 for enhanced and £22.90 for standard).

For more information about our organisation and the career opportunities available, please visit our website.

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.