Audiological scientist : Salary and conditions

Range of typical starting salaries for trainee audiological scientists with BSc and postgraduate diploma (band 5): £21,176 - £27,534.
After obtaining an MSc in Audiology, completing their portfolio for award of the Association of Clinical Scientists (ACS) Certificate of Attainment, and working towards registration as an audiological scientist, trainees may be appointed to band 7: £30,460 - 40,157.
Range of salaries for clinical scientists (audiology) at senior level/with experience (bands 8 - 9): £38,851 - £97,478.
Working hours are mainly nine to five, with some extra hours. Some departments employ 'extended working', operating on a four-day working week to cover demand for their services.
The work is usually based in a hospital or university environment, although it may sometimes be conducted in community settings.
Many audiological scientists are employed by universities in a teaching and research capacity.
There is a current national shortage of audiological scientists.
Self-employment/freelance work may be possible, as are locum work, part-time work and career breaks.
Working with people of all ages who may be distressed or have disabilities can be demanding but also rewarding.
Travel within the working day is sometimes required. Absence from home at night as well as overseas work or travel are infrequent.

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November 2010