Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner; Audiology

A Vacancy at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust. We are looking for a Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner or Clinical Scientist in Audiology to join our friendly Audiology team This is an exciting opportunity to join a service that provides audiology care for children and adults, and the role offers a paediatric focus to clinical practice with an opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas.

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 further develop their specialist knowledge and skills within Paediatric Audiology. It comes with a variety of responsibilities related to quality assurance, supervision and service development.,

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

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 () 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.

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

As a Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner or Clinical Scientist, you'll be developing and utilising specialist skills and knowledge within Paediatric Audiology. The post-holder will have demonstrable knowledge and experience within Paediatric audiology, 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.

• The development of the IMP should include a range of investigations, procedures or processes in consultation with patients and relevant others, based on individual patient needs and wishes and accepted good practice.
• The IMP should be monitored and progress reported, reviewing the need for further intervention as appropriate.
• Assists in the delivery of IMPs for adults and children within a specialist Audiology service e.g. paediatrics, balance, tinnitus

Diagnostic Assessments

• A range of clinical investigations, procedures or processes can be performed to deliver patient care according to the agreed IMP. These investigations, procedures or processes must also be interpreted and reported to the patient and others involved in their care.
• The following may be undertaken: diagnostic tympanometry; diagnostic reflexes; reflex decay; diagnostic OAEs; speech audiometry; advanced speech testing.
• In addition, the Specialist Healthcare Science Practitioner (Audiology) participates in the delivery of a specialist service within Audiology, for example, paediatric Audiology; tinnitus assessment; complex diagnostic testing, under remote supervis