Graduate Paediatric Audiologist

Guy'S And St Thomas' Nhs Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London is seeking a Band 5 Graduate Paediatric Audiologist to join a developmental gateway role designed for early-career professionals or recent graduates specialising in paediatrics.

You will undergo a structured internal training programme covering paediatric assessment and (re)habilitation for children from six months old, working initially with senior clinicians before taking on an independent paediatric caseload within a UKAS-accredited service.

Qualifications

• BSc Audiology or equivalent required.
• MSc in Audiology preferred.
• Registered or in the process of registering with HCPC as an Audiologist.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist clinics for children from six months of age.
• Manage routine hearing aid reviews and support new paediatric fittings.
• Contribute to service development and maintain clinical standards.

Skills

Paediatric Audiology

Behavioural hearing

Hearing aid fitting

Clinical experience

Education

BSc Audiology

MSc Audiology

HCPC registration

Job description

Job summary

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.

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• 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
• 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
• 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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).