Job summary
- Main area
- Audiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (9 day fortnight working pattern)
- Job ref
- 218-AHP-B7-8376154
- Employer
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
- Town
- Coventry
- Salary
- £49,387 - £56,515 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/11/2026 23:59
- Interview date
- 02/12/2026
Employer heading
Paediatric Clinical Scientist/Advanced Healthcare Science Practitioner
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
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 experience and HCPC or RCCP registration to apply for this role. For this band 7 role you must have a Masters level qualification (or equivalent) in Audiology.
If you wish to call us for further details or to arrange an informal visit, please contact: Shameela Munir on 02476 966444.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Diagnostic Assessments
- The Clinical Scientist / Advanced Healthcare Science Practitioner in Audiology undertakes the full range of available Audiological tests unsupervised, including advanced diagnostic testing, in particular, frequency specific objective testing to determine thresholds in young babies.
Individual Management Plan (IMP) Development
- The development of the IMP should include a range of investigations, procedures or processes in
- consultation with families and relevant others, based on the individual child's needs and wishes and accepted good practice.
- The IMP should be monitored and progress reported, reviewing the need for further intervention as appropriate.
- Develops and delivers IMP’s for families within specialist Audiology services e.g. paediatrics
Communication
- Highly developed specialist advice, which may be complex, sensitive and delivered within an emotive atmosphere, must be given to patients regarding their auditory or vestibular status and its management.
Multi-Agency Working without supervision or restriction
- The need for liaison with to other agencies or specialists must be recognised and referral, as appropriate, made. Involvement in multi-disciplinary meetings, where required, should occur. Supporting joint appointments for specialist services is required e.g. with ENT
Clinic Administration
- Clinical reports/letters to referrers, other agencies or professionals
- Arranging joint appointments with other agencies/professionals as required
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- • BSc 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). • or • MSc Audiology and Completed Clinical Training Programme e.g., STP, CCC, HTS. • And • Evidence of continuous relevant CPD • Leadership training • Professional Registration with relevant UK body (HCPC or CCP)
Experience
Essential criteria
- • Practical application of specialist knowledge in a clinical setting. • Significant experience working in an NHS audiology clinic including paediatrics. • Training and supervision experience
Desirable criteria
- • Leadership experience • Post-graduate experience of assessing and managing paediatric patients within an NHS audiology service. • Electrophysiological testing experience
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of relevant and regular CPD • Good computer skills (experience of windows-based applications).
Desirable criteria
- • Advanced knowledge of Excel or Word e.g., designing and utilising pivot tables, designing and formatting word templates.
Skills
Essential criteria
- • Ability to communicate clear, accurate information adapted to the target audience (e.g., patients, carers & colleagues). • Ability to Prioritise tasks in a high pressure environment. • Ability to maintain your wellbeing. • Accountability Skills (e.g., goal setting, commitment, time management)
Desirable criteria
- • Practical application of Sharing the News skills.
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential criteria
- • Evidence of demonstrating the Trust Values (Compassion, Openness, Pride, Partnership, Improve, Learn and Respect) and the associated Values in Action behaviours in the workplace. • For 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)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Shameela Munir
- Job title
- Principal Clinical Scientist Paediatric Audiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02476 966444
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