Paediatric Audiologist

NHS; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a permanent Band 5 Paediatric Audiologist at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. The role involves providing audiological assessments and support to children and their families. Applicants must possess a BSc in Audiology or equivalent and relevant clinical experience. A driving licence is essential for transporting equipment across multiple locations in North Derbyshire. Opportunities for skill development in a supportive paediatric team are offered. The closing date for applications is 10 February 2026.

Qualifications

• Registration for ACHS (RCCP) is required.
• Clinical audiology experience is necessary.
• NHS clinical audiology experience at Band 5 is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate audiological assessments and hearing aid reviews.
• Offer information, advice, and emotional support to patients.
• Collaborate with a team of audiologists in the Hearing team.

Skills

Good oral and written & organisational skills

Good interpersonal/time management skills

Evidence of post basic training

Full driving licence

Education

BSc (Hons) Audiology or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a permanent Band 5 Paediatric Audiologist to join the Children's Hearing Services. The service comprises 5 Paediatric Audiologists, 5 Clinical Scientists and 4 Newborn Hearing Screeners.

The closing date is 10 February 2026

The post may include some weekend working on a rota basis.

Location and requirements

The post will be based across several sites in North Derbyshire to deliver clinics. A full current driving licence is essential; you may be asked to transport equipment between sites, so access to reliable transportation or a car is essential. For applicants with a disability, suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed if necessary.

About the service

As an IQIPS accredited service we offer the opportunity to work within a highly skilled paediatric team. This role provides opportunities to develop and extend educational and clinical skills as a paediatric audiologist. We work with Derbyshire Hearing Support (Education) Services, a Paediatric Consultant with special interest in aetiological investigation of PCHI, Paediatricians and the ENT Service. We provide a range of routine and more specialist services including newborn hearing diagnostics, hearing rehabilitation, tinnitus management and APD assessment.

Main duties of the job

We are an Audiologist-led service and, as a member of the Children\'s Hearing team, the post holder will be supported to develop skills to provide age-appropriate audiological assessments and hearing aid reviews. This will include the provision of information, advice and emotional support to patients and their relatives/carers referred for investigation, diagnosis and treatment.

Person specification

Qualifications

• BSc (Hons) Audiology or equivalent
• Able to register or be registered for ACHS (RCCP)

Experience

• Clinical audiology experience
• Clinical audiology experience within the NHS and as Band 5

Skills

• Good oral and written & organisational skills
• Good interpersonal/time management skills
• Evidence of post basic training
• Holds full driving licence

Personal

• Adaptable to meet service needs
• A car driver with a full current driving licence and own transport is essential
• Good Team Player

Proud to Care

• Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement

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.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust