Senior Paediatric Audiologist

Kettering General Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated Audiologist with a primary focus on paediatric services within University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

The role involves age-appropriate assessments, VRA clinics, hearing aid fitting and verification for children, plus collaboration with families and multidisciplinary teams. Training and development opportunities are provided to enhance clinical skills.

Qualifications

• BSc (Hon) Audiology or equivalent is essential.
• Registration to practice as an Audiologist with HCPC or AHCS.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Conduct age-appropriate audiological assessments for children 6 months to 18 years.
• Lead VRA clinics and interpret results for clinical decisions.
• Undertake paediatric hearing aid fitting, verification and validation.
• Assess hearing needs and recommend management plans per guidelines.
• Communicate outcomes to parents and families with clarity and empathy.
• Provide support to patients, families and other healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for child-centred care.
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with standards.
• Contribute to service development and CPD activities.
• Support adult services as required, including fittings and ENT clinics.
• Participate in audits and service evaluation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

BSc Audiology

HCPC/AHCS registration

CPD evidence

Job description

Job summary

Please note that this position is based within a clinical setting.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Audiologist to join the Audiology Department at Kettering General Hospital. While the department provides services for both adults and children, this role has a primary focus on paediatric audiology, supporting children and families across University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paediatric Audiologist or an Adult Audiologist looking to develop specialist skills within paediatric services. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centred audiological care, undertaking assessments, hearing aid fitting and verification for children while working closely with families and the wider multidisciplinary team. Support will be provided through structured training and professional development, enabling the successful candidate to enhance their clinical expertise and progress within a supportive and forward-thinking service.

You will contribute to the continued development of audiology services, ensuring children and their families receive safe, effective and compassionate care throughout their hearing healthcare journey.

Main duties of the job

• Conduct age-appropriate audiological assessments for children aged 6 months to 18 years using a range of behavioural and objective testing techniques.
• Lead Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) clinics, accurately interpreting results and making informed clinical decisions.
• Undertake paediatric hearing aid fitting, verification and validation to ensure optimal hearing outcomes for children.
• Assess hearing needs and recommend appropriate management plans in line with local and national guidance.
• Communicate assessment outcomes, treatment plans and recommendations to parents, carers and families with empathy, clarity and sensitivity.
• Provide support and advice to patients, families and other healthcare professionals regarding hearing loss and hearing management.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, child-centered care.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous clinical records and documentation in line with professional and Trust standards.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality paediatric audiology services and support service development initiatives.
• Participate in continuing professional development activities and maintain clinical competencies.
• Provide support to adult audiology services as required, including hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings, repairs and ENT clinics.
• Contribute to quality improvement, audit and service evaluation activities within the department.

About us

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) brings together Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As a group, we are committed to improving services for our communities through collaboration, modernising care delivery and striving for excellence. Working together enables us to share expertise, strengthen services and create greater opportunities, and there may be a requirement to work across sites depending on service needs.

Our Excellence Values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity and Courage. UHN welcomes applications from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and hold the Gold Award under the Employer Recognition Scheme. Candidates who identify as members of the Armed Forces community and meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc (Hon) Audiology or Equivalent (BAAT Part1+2)
• Registered to practice as an Audiologist/ Clinical Scientist with either Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)
• Evidence of CPD

Knowledge

Essential

• Extensive experience in the field of Paediatric Audiology
• Assessment, fitting & verification of hearing aids in paediatrics.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work in a team and independently

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. 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. 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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.