Paediatric Clinical Scientist/Advanced Healthcare Science Practitioner: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Paediatric Clinical Scientist / Advanced Healthcare Science Practitioner -Band 7

As part of our expansion, we are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Paediatric Audiologist to join our friendly audiology team.

This mainly clinical role will keep you busy with a range of duties and responsibilities, as well as the opportunity to work with professionals from a range of disciplines. The role is paediatric focused within a service that offers adult and paediatric audiology care.

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

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for neonate and paediatric hearing assessment and rehabilitation for both routine and complex caseloads This role offers multidisciplinary working with a range of seasoned professionals including Education teams, Speech and Language therapists and medical consultants.

The role may include line management responsibilities and there may be opportunities to develop and lead research and innovative projects within the team. The role will also offer the opportunity to become part of a team that strives to continually improve.

The post-holder will have specialist knowledge of a wide range of procedures and practices, underpinned by practical experience and knowledge maintained through professional registration and CPD activity. You must have NHS experienceandHCPC or RCCP registration to apply for this role. For this band 7 role you must have a Masters level qualification (or equivalent) in Audiology.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oBSc in Audiology (or BAAT qualification) and MSc Equivalence e.g., significant clinical experience and a combination of Masters’ level modules and higher level specialist qualification (e.g. BAA HTS) which may include qualifications in research, training or clinical practice). oor oMSc Audiology and Completed Clinical Training Programme e.g., STP, CCC, HTS. oAnd oEvidence of continuous relevant CPD oLeadership training oProfessional Registration with relevant UK body (HCPC or CCP)

Experience

Essential

• oPractical application of specialist knowledge in a clinical setting. oSignificant experience working in an NHS audiology clinic including paediatrics. oTraining and supervision experience

Desirable

• oLeadership experience oPost-graduate experience of assessing and managing paediatric patients within an NHS audiology service. oElectrophysiological testing experience

Knowledge

Essential

• oEvidence of relevant and regular CPD oGood computer skills (experience of windows-based applications).

Desirable

• oAdvanced knowledge of Excel or Word e.g., designing and utilising pivot tables, designing and formatting word templates.

Skills

Essential

• oAbility to communicate clear, accurate information adapted to the target audience (e.g., patients, carers & colleagues). oAbility to Prioritise tasks in a high pressure environment. oAbility to maintain your wellbeing. oAccountability Skills (e.g., goal setting, commitment, time management)

Desirable

• oPractical application of Sharing the News skills.

Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

• oEvidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. oFor posts with managerial responsibility only Evidence of promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensuring fair and equitable practices throughout your work experience. Evidence of promoting a culture which helps individuals live behaviours aligned to our Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect)

Closing Date: 9 November 2026