Paediatric Audiology Lead: Clinical Leadership

Provide Community (Provide Cic); Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Provide's Community Paediatric Audiology Service in Chelmsford is seeking a Lead Paediatric Audiologist to help deliver hearing assessments for babies and children from 7 months and above, while shaping the service for the future.

You will provide clinical leadership, operational management and expert audiological knowledge to ensure safe, patient-centred care.

The role offers opportunities to develop services across community settings and work with families to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Undertake audiological assessments for babies over 7 months, children and adults following BSA procedures and national guidance.
• Interpret diagnostic findings and develop appropriate management plans.
• Analyse information from medical history, otoscopic examination and audiological results.
• Deliver rehabilitation and counselling to patients and families affected by hearing loss and tinnitus.
• Participate in peer review, clinical audit and quality improvement activities.
• Manage the day-to-day operation of the Paediatric Audiology Service, ensuring appropriate staffing levels and efficient clinic utilisation.
• Undertake line management responsibilities, including one-to-one meetings, supervision, performance management and annual appraisals.
• Develop and implement service improvement plans in line with organisational and national priorities.
• Manage the department's clinical timetable, ensuring capacity is maximised whilst maintaining a high standard of patient care.
• Investigate and manage patient concerns and complaints in accordance with organisational procedures.

Job description

Provide's Community Paediatric Audiology Service in Chelmsford is seeking a Lead Paediatric Audiologist to help deliver hearing assessments for babies and children from 7 months and above, while shaping the service for the future.

You will provide clinical leadership, operational management and expert audiological knowledge to ensure safe, patient-centred care.

The role offers opportunities to develop services across community settings and work with families to improve outcomes.