Job summary
Following an expansion of our nationally recognised service, we are seeking a motivated Paediatric Audiologist to join our team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. This role balances high-level clinical practice with opportunities for service development, ideal for an audiologist committed to evidence-based (re)habilitation and clinical excellence. You will join a forward-thinking department that prioritises professional growth and the continuous improvement of paediatric pathways.
Main duties of the job
As Paediatric Audiologist you will be responsible for both leading and assisting on behavioural hearing assessment clinics for children aged 6 months and above. You will also be responsible for new paediatric hearing aid fittings and routine hearing aid reviews.
Alongside our main site at St Thomas' we run regular clinics at our satellite sites in Gracefield Gardens (Lambeth), Sunshine House (Southwark) and Kaleidoscope (Lewisham). With the planned expansion of the service an additional satellite site location is being sought within Bromley, Bexley or Greenwich.
We champion modern working patterns and the majority of the clinical team work compressed hours (08:00-18:00) across 4 days to support work-life balance. Typically, the post holder would be based at St Thomas' 2-3 days a week and at a satellite clinic 1-2 days a week.
About us
Guy's and St Thomas' Paediatric Audiology Service is the largest of its kind in the UK, operating as a non-medical consultant-led centre of excellence. We are proud to be a UKAS Accredited Medical Diagnostic Service (No. 9980), a testament to our commitment to the highest clinical standards and quality assurance. Joining us means working at the forefront of the profession within a supportive, innovation-driven culture that provides a robust platform for the next stage of your clinical or managerial career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the uploaded Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the uploaded Job Description and Person Specification for further details on the role.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Recent practical skills in standard audiological behavioural clinical procedures in relation to paediatric patients over 6 months old
- Recent practical skills in hearing aid selection and verification in children.
- An understanding of electrophysiological audiological procedures in relation to children and young people
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to work co-operatively within a team
- Experience in research and audit
Desirable
- Experience of Leadership
- Knowledge of the function and preventative maintenance of audiological equipment
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- BSc degree in clinical audiology or equivalent qualification (or able to prove a similar level of knowledge and skill)
- Professional Registration (AHCS) - Audiologist
Desirable
- MSc degree in clinical audiology or equivalent
- Formal training in counselling in relation to childhood disability/hearing impairment
- Professional Registration (HCPC) - Clinical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in Paediatric Audiology
- Recent clinical experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Clinical Experience in a UKAS accredited Paediatric Audiology Service
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Recent practical skills in standard audiological behavioural clinical procedures in relation to paediatric patients over 6 months old
- Recent practical skills in hearing aid selection and verification in children.
- An understanding of electrophysiological audiological procedures in relation to children and young people
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Ability to work co-operatively within a team
- Experience in research and audit
Desirable
- Experience of Leadership
- Knowledge of the function and preventative maintenance of audiological equipment
Qualifications/Education
Essential
- BSc degree in clinical audiology or equivalent qualification (or able to prove a similar level of knowledge and skill)
- Professional Registration (AHCS) - Audiologist
Desirable
- MSc degree in clinical audiology or equivalent
- Formal training in counselling in relation to childhood disability/hearing impairment
- Professional Registration (HCPC) - Clinical Scientist
Experience
Essential
- Recent clinical experience in Paediatric Audiology
- Recent clinical experience working in the NHS
Desirable
- Clinical Experience in a UKAS accredited Paediatric Audiology Service
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.
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).
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.
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).
