Clinical Scientist (Audiology)

Job summary

The post-holder will carry out a complex scientific and clinical role. The main area of work will be in the Paediatric Audiology Service with responsibility for diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. There will also be scope for work and professional development in the balance assessment clinic with adults and children for applicants with an interest in this area. Training, development, and support will be provided for a suitable candidate if required.

The post-holder will be required to undertake diagnostic auditory electrophysiological assessment for neonates referred from our New-born Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) and understand national and regional / local guidelines relating to this. There will be in-house support, training, and time-out with funding for completion of formal approved external training courses in auditory electrophysiological new-born assessment and breaking / sharing new for an appropriate candidate where needed. Peer review and CPD is required, and continual reflective practice is encouraged.

There is line managerial responsibility for more junior members of the department. Cooperation with the national Paediatric Audiology Quality Improvement Programme and working towards IQIPS accreditation is expected.

Main duties of the job

o Perform, interpret, and report on paediatric diagnostic audiology tests using test techniques appropriate to the developmental age and ability of the individual and compliant with national standards.o Fit hearing instruments and other assistive listening technology as appropriate for the individual.o Apply and develop evidence-based practice and reference to relevant clinical protocols.o Explanation of potentially emotive results to parents and patients.o Communication with parents, professionals, and agencies working with the child with parental consent. o Communication methods should be adapted to ensure the parent / carer and patient have optimal understanding.o Provide specialist input to patients across the range of care pathways and health care settings.o Provide appropriate clinical and scientific advice and interpretation of analytical results.o Participate in regional, departmental, and multidisciplinary meetings.

About us

Our vision is to provide outstanding care for every patient. Patient care is at the heart of what we do at our three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital in Winchester and Andover War Memorial Hospital. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides medical and surgical services to a population of approximately 600,000 people across Hampshire and parts of West Berkshire.

Our cultural ambition is to have a culture that places people at the heart of all we do, where we all belong, and where learning, improvement and excellence thrive.

We provide specialist services to people across the UK and internationally. We are one of only two centres in the UK treating pseudomyxoma peritonei (a rare form of abdominal cancer) and we are leaders in the field of tertiary liver cancer and colorectal cancer.

The trust employs more than 9,000 staff and has a turnover of over £500 million a year. As a Foundation Trust, we are directly accountable to our members through the governors. The Council of Governors represent the interests of their constituencies and influence the future plans of the Foundation Trust.