Trainee Advanced Paediatric Healthcare Science Practitioner

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Coventry is seeking an experienced Paediatric Audiologist to join their friendly team. This full-time role involves practical training and pursuing Masters-level education in paediatrics. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, producing independent reports, and supporting team projects. Applicants should have prior NHS experience and be registered with HCPC or RCCP. An opportunity to specialize and develop leadership skills awaits.

Qualifications

• Significant NHS experience required.
• Registration with HCPC or RCCP is essential.
• Motivation to specialize in paediatrics.

Responsibilities

• Train in paediatric assessment and rehabilitation.
• Develop other clinical interests as desired.
• Produce high-quality independent reports.

Skills

Paediatric assessment

Rehabilitation expertise

Leadership skills

Interpret complex test results

Education

BAAT I and II or BSc in Audiology

Masters-level education

Job description

Full time, permanent – Training Band 6 to Band 7 level. We’re looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Paediatric Audiologist who would like to train to specialise in paediatrics and join our friendly audiology team. The training role includes both practical training and completion of a Masters level education in this specialist area. This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that provides care for adults and children and offers the chance to practice other aspects of audiology alongside its paediatric focus.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop expertise in paediatric assessment and rehabilitation.
• Option to develop other clinical interests, such as tinnitus and vestibular service.
• Line management responsibilities and lead on innovative projects within the team.
• Develop specialist knowledge and experience through Masters‑level education and CPD.
• Act as an autonomous practitioner within scope of practice: evaluate requests, carry out paediatric assessment and rehabilitation across patient pathways, meeting departmental and national standards.
• Produce high‑quality independent reports ensuring compliance with departmental and national standards.
• Interpret complex audiologic or evoked‑response audiometry test results and, where appropriate, recommend patient management to professionals.
• Provide teaching and training within scope of practice.
• Support Service leads in day‑to‑day organisation of the Audiology service per Trust protocols.
• Support Advanced Audiologist/Clinical Scientists with the Audiology Vertical Monitoring and Horizontal Audit (VMHA) programme.
• Support Audiology quality lead in maintaining UKAS accreditation.

Qualifications & Experience

• BAAT I and II or BSc in Audiology qualification.
• Significant NHS experience.
• Registration with HCPC or RCCP.
• Motivation to train for paediatric specialisation and pursue Masters‑level education.

Training & Development

• The role includes both practical paediatric audiology and Masters‑level education in this specialist area.
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills through further training and professional development.
• This is not an STP (Scientist Training Programme) training post.
• Support for applications for STP equivalence via the Academy of Healthcare Science.

Interview Process

The interview process consists of two stages. Successful candidates from the first stage will be invited to a second‑stage interview.

Contact

For an informal visit or to discuss this opportunity, please contact Shameela Munir on 024 7696 6444.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Trust is committed to equal opportunity. All vacancies will be considered for job share unless otherwise stated. Applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria will be interviewed. Where a post attracts an overwhelming response, the Trust may use random selection to reduce interview numbers; disabled applicants will be guaranteed an interview and exempt from this process.

Other Information

Interviews for this post are scheduled for early January 2026.

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