Paediatric Clinical Scientist/Advanced Healthcare Science Practitioner

Overview

You join a paediatric-focused audiology service within a large NHS trust to assess and manage hearing in babies and children, working in a multidisciplinary environment. You will perform advanced diagnostic testing, develop individual management plans, and liaise with families and other professionals. The role offers potential line management and opportunities to lead research and innovative projects while contributing to ongoing service improvement. This position emphasizes expert clinical skills, multidisciplinary collaboration, and patient‑centred care in a renowned research‑oriented setting.

Responsibilities

• Neonate and paediatric hearing assessment and rehabilitation for routine and complex caseloads
• Development and monitoring of Individual Management Plans (IMP) in collaboration with families
• Provide highly developed specialist communication regarding auditory/vestibular status
• Engage in multi-agency liaison and multidisciplinary meetings (e.g., ENT involvement)
• Clinical reports and letters; arrange joint appointments with other agencies
• Potential line management responsibilities and opportunities to lead research/innovation
• Contribute to continuous service improvement and professional development

Key requirements

• HCPC or CCP registration
• NHS audiology clinic experience with paediatrics
• Masters level qualification in Audiology (or equivalent)
• Evidence of CPD and leadership training
• Proven clinical testing expertise including advanced diagnostics in paediatrics

• Clear and accurate communication with patients, carers and colleagues
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a high-pressure environment
• Commitment to wellbeing and professional resilience
• Frequency-specific objective testing to determine thresholds in young babies
• Electrophysiological testing (desirable)
• Good computer skills; Windows-based applications (desirable)

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