Senior Paediatric Audiologist | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in East Midlands is seeking a compassionate audiologist to impact paediatric audiology significantly. Applicants need at least an undergraduate degree in audiology and experience in the field. The role includes providing clinical care, supervising staff, and ensuring quality records. Join a team dedicated to professional growth and exceptional patient care with various development opportunities.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum: undergraduate degree in audiology and registration with AHCS.
• Experience as an audiologist required.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and development in paediatric audiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in specialist areas of Paediatric Audiology.
• Work alone at outstations and across sites.
• Maintain clinical records of activities.
• Supervise or train less experienced staff.
• Lead a team in a specialist area.

Skills

Compassion

Lifelong learning commitment

Expertise in paediatric audiology

Education

Undergraduate degree in audiology

Job description

Overview

Are you a compassionate, open, and excellent audiologist looking to make a significant impact in paediatric audiology?

We are looking for a candidate who, as a minimum, holds an undergraduate degree in audiology and is registered with the AHCS as a healthcare science practitioner in audiology. The ideal candidate will have experience working as an audiologist and demonstrate a commitment to healthcare science as a lifelong learning career. Additionally, the candidate should show eagerness to develop their skills and advance in their career in paediatric audiology.

At UHDB, we are committed to the professional growth and development of our staff. As part of our team, you will receive support and guidance from an experienced team and have access to a wide range of development activities. You will also participate in internal and external forms of validation and benefit from our status as an accredited STP training site. Furthermore, you will be part of our journey towards achieving IQIPS accreditation.

We believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for advancement. If you are already thinking beyond this role and considering your future career progression, UHDB is the place for you. We welcome expressions of interest from audiologists working in various sectors who are passionate about making a difference in paediatric audiology.

Responsibilities

• The main purpose of this role is to provide a range of clinical care working in one or more specialist areas of Paediatric Audiology.
• The post holder will regularly work across sites and alone at outstations.
• The post holder will be responsible for maintaining clinical records in relation to the activities carried out.
• The post holder will also supervise or train less experienced staff and be a point of contact for junior staff regarding routine cases, and provide advice regarding the specialist area(s) they work in.
• The post holder may also lead a team working in a specialist area.

Qualifications

Minimum: undergraduate degree in audiology and registration with the AHCS as a healthcare science practitioner in audiology. The ideal candidate will have experience as an audiologist and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and development in paediatric audiology.

Application and Dates

Closing date of applications: 1 October 2025

Date of interview: 15 October 2025

About Us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

What We Offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• Ongoing support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

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This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025