Job overview
Band 7 Specialist Audiologist / Clinical Scientist (Audiology)
We are looking for an experienced Audiologist to join our team.
We are ideally looking for skills in specialist paediatrics (diagnostics and rehab) and / or balance, although the role has scope for flexibility depending on skills, experience and interests.
The service is committed to training and wider professional development set within a supportive and friendly team.
You will have a degree (or equivalent) in Audiology with postgraduate training, and hold professional state registration.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Role
You will have a solid foundation of experience and can demonstrate specialist skills, preferably in Paediatrics and / or Balance.
You will be working independently in this area and have a solid under-pinning knowledge and experience.
As an integrated team seeing patients of all ages, there is scope to work across service pillars adding scope for variety and development in the role.
The service is proud to be IQIPS accredited since 2014 and, as part of the team, you will be part of pushing forward service quality and the technical knowledge of the department.
You will be part of a friendly team who are keen to share learning and are supportive in peer development. There is a proven track record of creating opportunity for wider training, research and academic study.
Management Role
You will be part of the day-to-day operational decision-making to maintain effective clinics and a quality service.
You will be encouraged to take ownership of an area to oversee and develop. You will work with other members of the senior management team to plan strategically and facilitate quality improvement.
You will be encouraged to develop novel ideas and implement change with a view to improving care, working practice and the reputation of the service.
As a lively training centre, your skills will be valuable in supervising STP or placement students.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details of the job role.
Person specification
Other
Desirable
- BSL Sign language level 1 or higher, or evidence of deaf awareness training
Edcuation
Essential
- MSc Audiology or equivalent experience
- Practical competency qualification, eg BSc, CAC, HTS, STP
Desirable
- Evidence of professional registration HPCP or RCCP – or due to obtain in the near future
- Practical competency qualification
Experience
Essential
- 3 years experience of working in an Audiology department
- Experience of working with routine and complex patients
- Experience of specialist paeds and / or balance
Desirable
- Service improvement /development
- Clinical audit and research
- Experience of managing and developing a section of a service
Professional Skills
Essential
- Diagnostic audiometric techniques and rehabilitation to BSA/ BAA standards
- Skills in complex audiology
- IT literacy
Desirable
- Experience of service development
- Experience of development and implementation of clinical protocol and policy
- Experience of complex Paediatrics and / or balance
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This advert is for Band 7 Specialist Audiologist / Clinical Scientist (Audiology) with Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust in Reading, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (pro-rata if part-time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 26 Jul 2026.
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