Clinical Scientist - Adult Audiology
Closing date: 07 June 2026
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.
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
* Good knowledge base in all aspects of Adult Audiology.
* Experience in autonomously performing diagnostic audiovestibular investigations including creating management plans (calorics, vHIT, cVEMP).
* Minimum of 2 years relevant post‑qualification experience.
* Experience of teaching/training staff.
* Experience performing objective audiological assessments such as cortical, ABR, OAEs.
* Experience of running a balance rehabilitation clinic.
* Experience testing and treating BPPV (e.g., Epley and BBQ roll).
* Experience contributing to research/audit.
Skills and Abilities
* Ability to communicate complex scientific information both orally and in writing.
* Advanced level of clinical skills and knowledge of Audiological conditions and treatments.
* Analytical skills to interpret and compare a range of options for problem solving.
* Ability to prioritise.
Qualifications and Training
* Registered Clinical Health Professional i.e., AHCS or HCPC.
* STP Neurosensory science (Audiology) or MSc Audiology plus Certificate of Audiological Competence (CAC)/HTS modules or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and skills.
* Recognised training in areas of vestibular investigation and rehabilitation including certificates in the practical assessments for DAV.
* Ability to work effectively and methodically and as part of a team.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Equal Opportunities
UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal‑opportunities employer, we actively work towards a diverse workforce and aim to recruit and retain staff that reflects the rich diversity of the local population at all levels.
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