About this role
Job summary
Closing Date: 25.10.26
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: commencing 26.10.26
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: w/c commencing 09.11.26
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Audiologist / Clinical Scientist to join our large comprehensive Audiology Team at Bradford Hospitals .
The postholder will be responsible for the clinical leadership and operational management of the Diagnostic Audiology Service, in particular the evoked potential and vestibular assessment and rehabilitation services.
You willwork alongside the Head of Adult Audiology and Paediatric Audiology and will deputise in the absence of the Head of Audiology Services.
Main duties of the job
The postholder, as well as beingresponsible for the clinical leadership and operational management of the Diagnostic Audiology Service including staff, will be required to deliver clinical activity in relation to highly specialised complex and non-routine scientific work in particular evoked potential testing and the vestibular assessment, management and rehabilitation of patients
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the job description for an overview as well as detailed list of roles and responsibilities of the post
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc in Audiology or equivalent and MSc equivalence eg significant clinical experience and M level study or MSc in Audiology with a certificate of clinical competence, such as Certificate of Audiological Competence, Higher Training Scheme, Scientific Training Programme or equivalent. AHCS/HPCP Registration with evidence of CPD in accordance with registration body.
Desirable
Mentorship/Supervision qualification Management/Leadership qualification Quality Improvement Qualification
Experience Essential
Significant experience in all aspects of audiological assessment and management. Experience in vestibular assessment and rehabilitation Experience of evoked potential testing Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team Evidence of management/supervisory experience
Desirable
Evidence of leading and developing an area of Audiological practice Involvement /leadership of audit and research Involvement professionally at a regional or national level
Skills Essential
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to adapt communication to accommodate barriers to understanding
Knowledge Essential
In depth understanding of Vestibular Assessment and Rehabilitation In depth understanding of Evoked Potential testing Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
Other Requirements Essential
Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require
Desirable
Full driving licence and access to a car
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.
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UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bradford Royal Infirmary
Duckworth lane
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.bradfordhospitals.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)