Advanced Paediatric Audiologist/Clinical Scientist

Job overview

Advanced Paediatric Audiologist / Clinical Scientist Audiology Service Band 7: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum . pro rata if part time Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working

We are seeking an experienced Paediatric Audiologist to join our friendly and dedicated team. This predominantly clinical role offers a full range of paediatric assessment and (re)habilitation opportunities, alongside involvement in delegated service development activities. The Audiology team includes audiologists, clinical scientists, trainees, support staff and administrative colleagues, all committed to delivering a high-quality, person-centred service.

Our excellent patient feedback reflects our focus on compassionate care and continuous improvement, supported through regular team, health and safety, and clinical governance meetings. We work closely with ENT, paediatrics, newborn hearing screening and a range of community services, including health visiting, school nursing, speech and language therapy, and education, to provide seamless care for children and families.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a patient-centred approach, experience in paediatric behavioural and (re)habilitation audiology, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must hold a minimum BSc in Audiology and be RCCP registered, or registered/eligible for registration as a Clinical Scientist with the HCPC.

Interview date 04 December 2026

Main duties of the job

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The post holder will be a senior clinician in the Children’s Hearing Assessment Unit which forms part of Audiology Services based at Milton Keynes University Hospital Foundation Trust.

The post holder takes a lead role in providing safe and quality clinical care to our paediatric population as well as continuing to develop paediatric audiology in line with IQIPS accreditation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Join #TeamSurgery at Milton Keynes University Hospital

The surgery division at MKUH, which covers specialties including theatres and the Intensive Care Unit, offers a variety of roles and opportunities, both clinical and non-clinical. The division are looking for passionate, enthusiastic and forward-thinking professionals to join the team.

MKUH is one of the leading hospitals in Europe for implementing robotics to assist in surgery, becoming the first in the continent to use the CMR Versius robot for gynaecological surgery. Since its introduction in 2019, the theatres team have completed over 500 surgical cases, the first hospital in the UK to reach this milestone, achieving this in March 2023.

As well as being an innovator in robotics, the Trust is proud to be part of the New Hospital Programme, with plans to expand and increase our surgical capacity to meet the health needs of our communities now and in the future.

With a leading benefits package, and a growing hospital estate to meet one of the fastest growing populations in the country, it is a great time to join MKUH.

Find out more about working in #TeamSurgery at MKUH from the people who work across the division in the video below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mYel-Y9nrU

Clinical

To take a lead role in the provision and continuing development of the paediatric diagnostic audiology and habilitation service.

To partake in evoked potential diagnostic testing of neonates and young children including ABR, ASSR & Corticals

Training and Supervision

To partake in the training needs of Audiology BSc and MSc students (Level 6 apprenticeship / Scientist Training Programme / Higher Training Scheme).

To provide guidance on all aspects of paediatric and adult audiology.

Non-clinical

To maintain local paediatric audiology protocols in line with national and international advancements and implement these recommendations into clinical practice and local policy.

To work towards achieving and maintaining IQIPS accreditation

Please refer to the attached job description for further information.

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.