Audiologist

Whittington Health NHS Trust; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in London is seeking a Lead Paediatric Audiologist to manage and assess infants and children’s audiological needs. This role incorporates a hybrid 50/50 delivery model, offering compressed working hours and rotation between community and hospital sites. Responsibilities include conducting audiological clinics, supporting paediatric clinics, and interpreting test results. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience and a qualification in paediatric audiology. Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development are also provided.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

CPD support

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of audiology experience required.
• Qualified in paediatric audiology preferred; full training will be provided.
• Demonstrated ability to progress towards a Band 6 role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent audiological clinics for infants and children.
• Provide clinical support for doctor‑led paediatric clinics.
• Interpret complex test results and communicate findings.

Skills

Audiology experience

Ability to work independently

Communication skills

Education

AHCS registration or working towards it

Qualification in paediatric audiology

Job description

Overview

Lead paediatric audiology assessment and management of infants and children aged 6 months and older. Work in a hybrid 50/50 Inner/Outer London delivery model with compressed working hours and rotation between community and hospital sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent audiological clinics for infants and children referred to the community clinic at The Northern Health Centre.


• Provide clinical support for doctor‑led paediatric clinics, including routine audiological test battery – pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, play audiometry, acoustic reflexes, oto‑acoustic emissions and speech testing.


• Interpret complex test results, communicate findings to parents, families, and multidisciplinary team members, and initiate appropriate referrals.


• Manage day‑to‑day equipment maintenance, calibration and fault reporting, ensuring adherence to departmental protocols.


• Collaborate with Medical, Technical and Scientific staff to develop and implement new clinical tests and procedures.


• Perform evening and weekend clinics as required and rotate to other community/hospital sites following service needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of audiology experience, with AHCS registration or working towards it.


• Qualified in paediatric audiology – full training is preferable but full paediatric training and support will be provided.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently within professional guidelines and to progress towards a Band 6 role.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career progression and CPD support.


• Hybrid 50/50 model with compressed hours and supportive team.


• Rotational placement across Northern Health Centre and St Ann’s Hospital.

Safeguarding Children and Adults

• Ensure familiarity and compliance with the London Child Protection Procedures and local safeguarding protocol.


• Maintain knowledge of multi‑agency safeguarding procedures for vulnerable adults.


• Adhere to local information‑sharing systems and required reporting lines.


• Participate in required safeguarding training and supervision.


• Comply with professional boundaries and codes of conduct.

Whittington Health is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the recruitment and advancement of a diverse workforce for all staff, nurses, doctors and trainee applicants. All qualifications and experience, regardless of gender, race, religion or belief, will be considered on merit.