Advanced Paediatric Audiologist/Clinical Scientist
Job summary
Advanced Paediatric Audiologist / Clinical ScientistAudiology ServiceBand 7: £49,387 - £56,515 per annum . pro rata if part timeHours: 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
Healthcare Scientists feels their health safety and wellbeing is support at work. ''NHS Survey, 2024'' 'We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute' 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.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services.
In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030. Visit our website to explore the latest news and opportunities at MKUH - News - Milton Keynes University Hospital - For further information about Milton Keynes please visit - Visit Milton Keynes
Job 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
MSc in Audiology with CAC/CCC/STP/HTS or equivalent knowledge and experience Registration with HCPC or AHCS Good working knowledge of national guidelines
Desirable
Good understanding of IQIPS accreditation
Experience · Essential
Significant paediatric NHS experience in clinical Audiology with clinical responsibility(unsupervised) Significant experience in paediatric audiology including neonatal screening / diagnostic ABR,early intervention and fitting hearing aids to babies and children Experience of CHSWG Experience of multi- disciplinary working Experience in hyperacusis, auditory neuropathy and APD
Desirable
Experience of Cortical ABR testing . Experience of Auditory Steady-State Response
Skills · Essential
Good track record of effective team working Able to work on own initiative Able to take the lead role in service development Good time management skills with ability to prioritise workload Good keyboard skills . IT literate
Desirable
Use of AuditBase patient management system Knowledge of IQIPS standards and requirements Personal and people development
Essential
Commitment to CPD Willingness to supervise and provide the training for Audiology students and other Audiology staff and health personnel Experience in mentoring and supervision of BSc Audiology students Communication
Essential
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to include ability to adapt communication to accommodate barriers to understanding (particularly for d/Deaf patients) Ability to impart complex information in an easy manner Clear knowledge of confidentiality issues and obligations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) . From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab) .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
