Audiologist

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's hospital in Greater London is seeking a Paediatric Audiologist to join their Audiology Team on a fixed-term basis (12 months). This full-time role offers the chance to develop expertise in a unique patient environment. Candidates should possess a BSc in Audiology, HCPC registration, and post-qualification experience in paediatric audiology. The position includes various responsibilities such as conducting audiological assessments and fitting hearing aids, alongside opportunities for research.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Unique patient population

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Post qualification paediatric audiology experience, including experience in paediatric assessment and management.
• Competent at independently behaviorally assessing children developmentally over the age of 3 years.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic diagnostic audiological assessments on children.
• Fitting and maintaining a range of hearing aids.

Skills

Competent at carrying out a full range of audiological testing

Ability to communicate using sign language

Education

BSc or MSc in Audiological Science (or equivalent)

Job description

Go back Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.

Audiologist

The closing date is 22 February 2026

Due to maternity leave, we are offering an opportunity for a Paediatric Audiologist to join the Audiology Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital on a fixed term basis.

The post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop your experience in Paediatric Audiology in a unique setting. The department has close links to the Cochlear Implant team.

There will be many opportunities to learn with the unique patient population found here alongside excellent CPD opportunities (Internal & External). Research experience is desirable with several active studies running. You will need a BSc in Audiology or equivalent.

You must also be HCPC/AHCS registered and have post qualification paediatric experience in the NHS or equivalent.

Main duties of the job

• To be able to perform basic diagnostic audiological assessments on children including a range of behavioural assessments of all ages.
• Fitting and maintaining a range of NHS and commercial hearing aids including BAHA, BTE, Open fit, Receiver in the Canal, Cros/BiCros. Provision of follow up care in regards to hearing aid management
• Ensure local and national protocols for test procedures are adhered to
• Liaise with other professionals involved in child's care such as teachers of the deaf, speech therapy, hearing therapist and psychologist as clinical need requires
• To support monitoring and updating audiological protocols within the Audiology Department in liaison with the Lead Audiologist and Senior Audiologists
• To support and develop plans for the improvements of Audiology services
• To participate in the maintenance and updating of relevant hearing aid and audiological databases.
• To carry out all general administration relating to the Audiology Department, including writing of reports for children on allocated case load
• Actively participate in departmental research as required by developing and planning research studies and publishing results in appropriate journals

About us

GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.

We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.

We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.

Person Specification

GOSH Culture and Values

• Our always values
• Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
• BSc or MSc in Audiological Science (or equivalent)
• Registration with Health Professions Council / RCCP (or working towards registration)
• Participation in research

Experience/Knowledge

• Post qualification paediatric audiology experience, including experience in paediatric assessment and management
• Up to date knowledge of testing and current practices in audiology
• Knowledge of health service practices and understanding of clinical governance
• Interest and aptitude for research and development of the clinical service
• Experience fitting Bone Anchored hearing devices

Skills/Abilities

• Competent at carrying out a full range of audiological testing
• Competent at independently behaviorally assessing children developmentally over the age of 3 years.
• Competent at taking a lead in behaviorally assessing children developmentally under the age of 3 years
• Competent at fitting a wide range of hearing aids
• Competent at taking a lead in clinical appointments and creating a management plan for children with hearing aids
• Ability to demonstrate good working practice through auditing
• Ability to communicate using sign language

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.

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

£46,419 to £55,046 a yearper annum inclusive

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

271-SS-7696332

Job locations

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust