Advanced Paediatric Audiologist / Team Leader Paediatric Audiology

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two experienced Band 7 Advanced Paediatric Audiologists / Team Leaders to join our Paediatric Audiology service in Oxford. You will combine advanced clinical practice with leadership, service development and staff supervision, helping shape a modern, innovative service for children and families.

You will work across clinics in Oxfordshire, including Banbury, Brackley and Didcot, with flexible working options and opportunities for

Qualifications

• HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist or AHCS-registered Audiologist with NHS paediatric experience.
• Significant leadership, supervision and mentorship experience.
• Excellent clinical skills in complex behavioural and objective assessments and fitting.
• Commitment to service development and high patient care standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop paediatric audiology service for babies and children.
• Supervise a team of Audiologists and Assistant Audiologists.
• Deliver advanced assessment, fitting, verification and rehabilitation.
• Contribute to service improvement and new pathways.

Skills

Advanced Paediatric Audiologist

Team Leader

Clinical Scientist

Audiologist

Leadership

Education

HCPC registered Clinical Scientist

AHCS registered Audiologist

Job description

Advanced Paediatric Audiologist / Team Leader Paediatric Audiology

Company:

Company: Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Shape the future of Paediatric Audiology at Oxford University Hospitals.

We are seeking two experiencedBand 7 Advanced Paediatric Audiologists / Clinical Scientiststo join our growing team at an exciting period of service transformation. Following aFull Assurancerating from NHS England and the ICB, significant investment has been secured to further develop our service, including a new paediatric audiology facility in Banbury.

This is a fantastic opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership, service development and team management. Working alongside other Team Leaders and the Head of Paediatric Audiology, you will help deliver outstanding care for children and families while contributing to the ongoing development of a modern, innovative service.

Flexible working options are available, with opportunities for full-time or part-time appointments.

You will provide highly specialised paediatric audiology services, undertaking complex behavioural and objective assessments, hearing aid fitting, verification and rehabilitation for babies, children and young people with a wide range of hearing needs.

Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will play a key role in service improvement, supporting the development of new pathways and helping to shape the future of paediatric audiology across Oxfordshire.

You will also lead, support and develop colleagues through supervision, coaching and mentorship, ensuring high standards of patient care and professional practice. Dedicated time is provided for leadership, service development, training and management responsibilities.

We are looking for an HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist or AHCS-registered Audiologist with significant NHS paediatric audiology experience, excellent clinical skills and a passion for developing services and supporting others.

Join us and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families while developing your own leadership and specialist expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking team.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community.We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel.

In 2023NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to theten core principlesOxford University Hospitalspromotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

This is a key leadership role in the paediatric audiology team, which provides a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation service to the children of Oxfordshire. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Paediatric Audiology, Head of Audiology and other

team members to provide efficient delivery and development of the Paediatric Audiology Service.

The post-holder will lead an aspect of the paediatric audiology service for babies and children with permanent and temporary hearing losses. They will have significant experience in the audiological assessment of children of all ages including those with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, additional disabilities or special needs. They are also

expected to have a high level of expertise in the fitting and verification of hearing aids to babies and children. The post-holder will line-manage a team of Audiologists and Assistant Audiologists to ensure that a consistently high-quality clinical service is provided and staff

development. They are expected to maintain continuous professional development, work autonomously, manage their own caseload and demonstrate initiative in service development.

You will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and will also be required to undertake clinics in Banbury and at other locations around the county including Brackley and Didcot. The department offers flexible working arrangements.

The main responsibilities have been highlighted above. Please see full job description and person specification for further details. Potential applicants are encouraged to make informal contact to discuss the role further.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust