Paediatric Audiologist

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Trust is seeking a motivated Audiologist to join their Paediatric Audiology team. The position involves providing clinical assessments for children with hearing difficulties, ensuring high standards of care. Successful applicants will join an inclusive environment dedicated to improving patient outcomes and supporting professional development.

Qualifications

• Registered Audiologist with RCCP.
• Experience in paediatric audiology assessment and rehabilitation.
• Understanding of clinical governance and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audiological assessments and tests for children.
• Liaise with patients, carers, and clinicians effectively.
• Carry out advanced audiological procedures following protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

IT literate

Education

BSc Audiology

BTEC in Medical Physics

Tools

Auditbase

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job summary

We require an enthusiastic person to provide clinical support to the multi-disciplinary Paediatric Audiology team at Hackney Ark and Royal London Hospital, with flexibility to travel to all Barts Health NHS Trust sites. Training will be provided to the right candidate.

The post holder will be required to work efficiently and effectively, liaising with patients, carers, clinicians and other service users as required. Candidates will be expected to undertake a range of clinical duties including paediatric audiology assessment and habilitation.

The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a busy environment; the applicant will preferably have experience working in a paediatric audiology department. You must be flexible and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in using Microsoft office software, IT literate and numerate is essential. Ideally the candidate will be experienced in using Auditbase.

Main duties of the job

To provide a quality Audiological assessment of children who present with hearing difficulties, with particular reference to the referrer and patient's relevant concerns.

To carry out a full range of Audiological tests and procedures in accordance with national professional standards and procedures, and local protocols.

To obtain informal consent from the patient (or carer) and carry out routine, advanced or specialised Audiological procedures, according to the clinical strategy within agreed local protocols, or as agreed with medical or senior staff.

About us

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£44,806 to £53,134 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

259-7190400RLH-A

Job locations

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Job description 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.

Job description 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 Qualifications Essential

• BSc Audiology OR BTEC qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement & successfully completed both parts of BAAT I and II (or equivalent)
• Registered to practice as an Audiologist with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Paediatric Audiology, and advanced Audiological test techniques
• An awareness of national Audiology and NHS developments
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• MSc in Audiological Science plus CAC/CCC Or Successful completion of the STP in Audiology
• Eligible/registered as a clinical scientist with HCPC or on the voluntary register with RCCP
• Advanced courses in Audiology
• British Sign Language Qualifications
• Deaf Awareness Qualifications
• Membership with the BAA and/or BSA
• Diploma/Post graduate Certificate in Management

Experience Essential

• Paediatric Audiology, including behavioural assessment and rehabilitation

Desirable

• Responsibility for area(s) of speciality within Audiology and/or general administration
• Demonstrable operational managerial responsibility
• Experience of working at a senior level demonstrating clinical competency within relevant clinical area
• Evidence and experience of leading change, demonstrating sustained improvements
• Working towards post graduate qualifications

Knowledge Essential

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Paediatric Audiology, and advanced Audiological test techniques
• Awareness of the safeguarding procedures in place to maintain the wellbeing and protection of vulnerable children
• Thorough understanding of the concept and practical implications of clinical governance

Desirable

• An awareness of national Audiology and NHS developments

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• BSc Audiology OR BTEC qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement & successfully completed both parts of BAAT I and II (or equivalent)
• Registered to practice as an Audiologist with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Paediatric Audiology, and advanced Audiological test techniques
• An awareness of national Audiology and NHS developments
• Evidence of CPD

Desirable

• MSc in Audiological Science plus CAC/CCC Or Successful completion of the STP in Audiology
• Eligible/registered as a clinical scientist with HCPC or on the voluntary register with RCCP
• Advanced courses in Audiology
• British Sign Language Qualifications
• Deaf Awareness Qualifications
• Membership with the BAA and/or BSA
• Diploma/Post graduate Certificate in Management

Experience Essential

• Paediatric Audiology, including behavioural assessment and rehabilitation

Desirable

• Responsibility for area(s) of speciality within Audiology and/or general administration
• Demonstrable operational managerial responsibility
• Experience of working at a senior level demonstrating clinical competency within relevant clinical area
• Evidence and experience of leading change, demonstrating sustained improvements
• Working towards post graduate qualifications

Knowledge Essential

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Paediatric Audiology, and advanced Audiological test techniques
• Awareness of the safeguarding procedures in place to maintain the wellbeing and protection of vulnerable children
• Thorough understanding of the concept and practical implications of clinical governance

Desirable

• An awareness of national Audiology and NHS developments

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information 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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Barts Health NHS Trust

Address

Royal London Hospital

London

E1 1FR

Employer's website

https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)