Band 7 Clinical Scientist

As a Band 7 Clinical Scientist, you will play a key role in providing advanced diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services, supporting clinical decision-making, and contributing to service development. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient-centred care and uphold the highest standards of clinical practice. Final year/recent STP Graduates are encouraged to apply. Previous applicants need not apply. Main duties of the job

• Deliver specialist audiological assessments and interventions for adults and children with complex hearing needs.
• Provide expert advice and support to clinical colleagues and trainees.
• Contribute to research, audit, and quality improvement initiatives within the department.
• Assist in the development and implementation of evidence-based protocols and guidelines.
• Participate in teaching and training activities for staff and students., For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy. Job description, For a more detailed job description, main responsibilities, and person specification, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential
• oGood knowledge base in all aspects of Adult Audiology
• oExperience in autonomously performing diagnostic audiovestibular investigations including creating management plans (calorics, vHIT, cVEMP)
  
  We are seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Scientist to join our dynamic Audiology team across St Michael's Hospital and Southmead Hospital in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a forward-thinking service that delivers high-quality care to patients with complex auditory needs., oMinimum of 2 years relevant post qualification experience
• oExperience of teaching/training of staff
• oExperience performing objective audiological assessments such as corticals, ABR, OAEs
• oExperience of running a balance rehabilitation clinic
• oExperience testing and treating BPPV (eg Epley and BBQ roll)
• oExperience contributing to research/audit, oAbility to communicate complex scientific information both oral and written
• oAn advanced level of clinical skills and knowledge of Audiological conditions and treatments
• oAnalytical skills to be able to interpret and compare a range of options for problem solving
• oAbility to Prioritise
• oGood Time Management skills, Registered Clinical Health Professional i.e., AHCS or HCPC
• oSTP Neurosensory science (Audiology) or MSc Audiology plus Certificate of Audiological Competence (CAC)/ HTS modules or can demonstrate evidence of development of knowledge and skills to this level
• oRecognised training in areas of vestibular investigation and rehabilitation including certificates in the practical assessments for DAV
Aptitudes Essential
• oAbility to work effectively and methodically and as part of a team
Person Specification Knowledge and Experience Essential
• oGood knowledge base in all aspects of Adult Audiology
• oExperience in autonomously performing diagnostic audiovestibular investigations including creating management plans (calorics, vHIT, cVEMP)
Desirable
• oMinimum of 2 years relevant post qualification experience
• oExperience of teaching/training of staff
• oExperience performing objective audiological assessments such as corticals, ABR, OAEs
• oExperience of running a balance rehabilitation clinic
• oExperience testing and treating BPPV (eg Epley and BBQ roll)
• oExperience contributing to research/audit, Registered Clinical Health Professional i.e., AHCS or HCPC
• oSTP Neurosensory science (Audiology) or MSc Audiology plus Certificate of Audiological Competence (CAC)/ HTS modules or can demonstrate evidence of development of knowledge and skills to this level
• oRecognised training in areas of vestibular investigation and rehabilitation including certificates in the practical assessments for DAV
  
  University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as 'Good' overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward- thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone's throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young