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Job summary

Main area
Audiology
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
  • Compressed hours
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
164-7779818
Employer
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Ropewalk House
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£47,810 - £54,710 dependant on experience
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
16/03/2026 23:59

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Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Advanced Audiologist / Clinical Scientist

Band 7

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic Advanced Audiologist / Clinical Scientist to join us to develop their clinical and leadership skills across our IQIPS accredited audiology service. 

The Trust is one of the largest providers of audiology across England, including opportunities in complex areas of Audiology including highly complex newborn diagnostics, BCHI, Middle ear and CI.

There are opportunities to develop specialised clinical skills within a range of areas and we would welcome a conversation with the right applicant about where they might fit best with our service.

Main duties of the job

This is an advanced level role in which the post holder will provide both routine and highly specialist clinical audiological assessment and habilitation of patients of all ages. Clinical duties typically comprise 80% of the workload. In addition other duties include line management and a lead responsibility for a clinical area.  Leadership responsibilities will focus on a specific area across one of Children's, Adults, Balance or BCHI.  The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across the service.

The post holder will have specialist knowledge over a range of procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The post holder is expected to have a sound knowledge of paediatric audiology including assessing and managing non-routine paediatric patients. The post holder is expected to update their own professional knowledge.

The post holder will be based mainly at Audiology, Ropewalk House and will be expected to also operate at ENT, Queen’s Medical Centre campus as required.

Working for our organisation

With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.

Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career!

We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for the main responsibilities of this role within our department.

Person specification

Training & Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Has Audiology PTP or equivalent
  • Is registered with either AHCS or HCPC
  • Evidence of further clinical training
Desirable criteria
  • MSc in Audiology
  • STP or HTS modules in appropriate area
  • Eligible for HTS training (specifies BAA membership)

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Appropriate post qualification clinical experience
  • Experience of leading service development and audit projects
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of training others
  • Experience of line management of staff

Communication

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of ability to communicate will with patients
  • Evidence of presenting information to others
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of leadership experience

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jason Smalley
Job title
Head of Audiology
Email address
[email protected]
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