Specialist Audiologist / Clinical Scientist

(Paediatric Specific and Adult Specific Audiology)

Band 6 - Suitable for newly qualified Clinical Scientists

Full time, permanent and/or Part time, permanent

We are looking for Specialist Audiologists / Clinical Scientists to join our friendly audiology department. We have roles within the Paediatric team and within the Adult team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that provides audiology care for children and adults, and the role offers the chance to practice in a variety of aspects of specialist paediatric audiology or specialist adult audiology. 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 develop their specialist knowledge and skills within Paediatric Audiology or Adult Audiology. It comes with a variety of responsibilities related to quality assurance, supervision and service development.

If you are keen to pursue the Paediatric Audiology role and have a particular interest in an area of Adult Audiology, we will endeavour to support you in maintaining clinical practice in your adult area of interest.

You must specify whether you are applying for the Paediatric Audiology Role or the Adult Audiology Role in your application.

Main duties of the job

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

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.

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

About us

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.

We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Paediatric role will require working at City of Coventry Health Centre and University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire.

Adult role will require working at Rugby St Cross and University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire

Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.

For further details please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

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Experience

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Knowledge

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Skills

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Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust

Address

University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire

Clifford Bridge Road

Coventry

CV2 2DX

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