Graduate Paediatric Audiologist

Guy'S And St Thomas' Nhs Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is expanding its Paediatric Audiology service. This Band 5 Graduate Paediatric Audiologist post is designed for early career professionals or recent graduates seeking paediatric specialization.

You will undertake a structured training program in paediatric assessment and (re)habilitation for children from 6 months of age, gaining exposure to specialist cases and evolving into independent caseloads as competency grows.

Qualifications

• BSc Audiology or equivalent.
• Knowledge of paediatric behavioural hearing assessment.
• Registration in process or with AHCS/HCPC as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct paediatric behavioural hearing assessments for children five years and older.
• Assist with complex assessments for younger children and infants.
• Lead and assist in clinics for children from six months old, including hearing aid reviews.
• Contribute to service development and pathways to keep the service at the forefront.

Skills

Knowledge of paediatric behavioural/he

Education

BSc Audiology or equivalent

MSc in Audiology

AHCS registration (in progress)

HCPC registration (in progress)

Job description

Go back Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Graduate Paediatric Audiologist

The closing date is 28 September 2026

Following an expansion of our nationally recognised service, we are seeking a motivated Audiologist to join our team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. This post is specifically designed as a developmental gateway for an early-career professional or a recent graduate looking to specialise in the paediatric field.

As a Band 5 Graduate Paediatric Audiologist, you will benefit from a structured internal training programme covering paediatric assessment and (re)habilitation for children from 6 months of age. You will initially work alongside our senior clinicians, gaining exposure to specialist cases and evidence-based protocols, before transitioning to an independent caseload as your competencies develop. Joining this UKAS-accredited, forward-thinking department offers an unparalleled opportunity to build a robust clinical foundation within a nationally recognised centre of excellence.

Main duties of the job

This predominantly clinical role offers experience across a comprehensive range of paediatric assessments and (re)habilitation challenges. Your journey will begin with a structured training focus on behavioural hearing assessments for children aged five and over, providing a solid foundation before expanding into complex assessments for younger children and infants. As your clinical competencies evolve, you will take on increasing responsibility for leading and assisting in clinics for children from six months of age, including the management of routine hearing aid reviews and supporting new paediatric fittings.

Beyond your core clinical caseload, you will contribute to the ongoing evolution of the department through service development responsibilities, ensuring our pathways remain at the forefront of the profession.

Alongside our main site at St Thomas' we run clinics at our satellite sites in Gracefield Gardens (Lambeth), Sunshine House (Southwark), Kaleidoscope (Lewisham) and Acorns, Queen Mary's Hospital (Sidcup).

We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and champion modern working patterns. The majority of our clinical team operates on a compressed four-day week (08:00-18:00). Typically, your week will be balanced between 2-3 days at St Thomas' and 1-2 days at a satellite clinic, offering a diverse and stimulating working environment.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' Paediatric Audiology Service is the largest of its kind in the UK, operating as a non-medical consultant-led centre of excellence. We are proud to be a UKAS Accredited Medical Diagnostic Service (No. 9980), a testament to our commitment to the highest clinical standards and quality assurance. Joining us means working at the forefront of the profession within a supportive, innovation-driven culture that provides a robust platform for the next stage of your clinical or managerial career.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for fuller details on the role and its requirements.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• BSc Audiology or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of paediatric behavioral hearing assessment
• Registered or in process of registering with AHCS as an Audiologist
• Registered or in process of registering with HCPC (Clinical Scientist)
• MSc in Audiology

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a clinical Audiology environment
• Previous experience of working in a clinical Paediatric Audiology environment
• Experience of working in a UKAS accredited audiology service
• Understanding of the NHS and NHS audiology services

Skills

• Ability to prioritise & work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Basic assessment and management of patients with hearing difficulties.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and calibration
• Ability to formulate appropriate clinical management plans based on good case history information, and to seek further assistance when required.
• Knowledge and understanding of electrophysiological hearing assessment
• Knowledge and understanding of the assessment and rehabilitation of hearing impaired infants and children

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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