Lead Paediatric Audiologist

NHS; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS foundation trust seeks a Lead Paediatric Audiologist to provide expert assessment and treatment for children with hearing impairments. The role includes managing a paediatric caseload, leading a specialized team, and ensuring high standards of care through clinical audits and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

Flexible working

Annual leave

NHS pension

Health checks

Gym discounts

Bike schemes

Salary sacrifice schemes

Support services

Qualifications

• Experience in paediatric audiology and managing complex cases.
• Ability to lead a team and collaborate with multidisciplinary agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage a paediatric caseload, diagnosing and treating complex hearing disorders.
• Lead diagnostic testing and hearing aid fittings.
• Collaborate with other agencies for family-centered care.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Education

Relevant audiology qualification

Job description

Lead Paediatric Audiologist - Band 7

The Lead Paediatric Audiologist will provide expert assessment and diagnosis of hearing impairments in children. The role involves delivering specialized audiometric investigations and managing a comprehensive hearing aid service for paediatric patients. The post holder will develop, implement, and evaluate individual treatment plans and lead a specialized Paediatric Audiology team within the Audiology Service.

Key responsibilities include monitoring care standards through clinical audits, research, supervision, and teaching. They will oversee the paediatric audiology services with support from the Audiology Service Manager.

Main duties

1. Manage a paediatric caseload, diagnosing and treating complex hearing disorders.
2. Use advanced analytical skills for diagnosis and counsel parents following severe/profound hearing loss diagnoses.
3. Order and manage hearing aids and accessories for paediatric rehabilitation.
4. Lead the development and operation of paediatric hearing aid services, including fitting and rehabilitation, following NHS protocols and evidence-based practices.
5. Lead diagnostic testing, hearing assessment clinics, and hearing aid fittings, supervising senior audiologists.
6. Collaborate with other agencies to ensure family-centered, multidisciplinary care.

About us

Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000, providing a wide range of health services. Our vision is to improve health outcomes through collaboration. We value compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence.

We are committed to workforce diversity and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including BAME, LGBTQ+, disabled, and other communities.

Benefits

Flexible working, annual leave, NHS pension, health checks, gym discounts, bike schemes, salary sacrifice schemes, and support services.