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St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Audiology Team Lead/Paediatric Advanced Audiologist

The closing date is 26 March 2026

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Job summary

A rare opportunity has arisen for a paediatric advanced audiologist!

Inside a busy specialist audiology department an opportunity to cover a secondment for 9 months, providing specialist paediatric assessment (ABR and behavioural assessment) and (re)habilitation services for children of all ages as well as be a key team lead within the team, providing service improvement and staff mentorship.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a passion for service excellence and enjoy a challenge as well as variety in your day, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Main duties of the job

The postholder will be expected to provide leadership in the paediatric team as well as provide a whole range of paediatric clinical work. They will also be responsible for staff under their mentorship.

An innovative, dynamic multi-tasker with an eye for detail will be the ideal candidate.

Your clinical work will be paediatric focussed but there will be the opportunity to practice in another area to maintain your skills, such as advanced adult work e.g. advanced diagnostics, vestibular, electrophysiology and/or adults with additional needs.

About us

St George's Hospital is the tertiary hospital in Southwest London. The Department of Audiology and Audiovestibular Medicine is co-located with ENT at the main hospital and also have 3 satellite clinics. The Audiology team consists of 26 audiologists. It is a friendly, supportive team who look after their patients and each other, which is reflected in the positive feedback received from patients. The Trust values of being kind, excellent, responsible and respectful is of key importance to the team.

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year Pro rata per annum inc HCAS (inner London)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

200-7740315-DE-MC-Y

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT


Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
  • Highly motivated
  • Passion for clinical and service excellence
  • Attention to detail

Knowledge

Essential

  • Hearing aid skills & infant prescription
  • Leadership
  • Organisational skills
  • Excellent IT skills
  • National protocols and guidelines
  • Paediatric hearing assessment skills

Desirable

  • Electrophysiological assessment skills
  • Vestibular assessment skills

Experience

Essential

  • Significant audiology practice including paeds
  • Clinical audit

Desirable

  • Teaching experience
  • Management experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc Audiology
  • AHCS / HCPC registration
Person Specification

Other

Essential

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to organise and prioritise own workload
  • Highly motivated
  • Passion for clinical and service excellence
  • Attention to detail

Knowledge

Essential

  • Hearing aid skills & infant prescription
  • Leadership
  • Organisational skills
  • Excellent IT skills
  • National protocols and guidelines
  • Paediatric hearing assessment skills

Desirable

  • Electrophysiological assessment skills
  • Vestibular assessment skills

Experience

Essential

  • Significant audiology practice including paeds
  • Clinical audit

Desirable

  • Teaching experience
  • Management experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • MSc Audiology
  • AHCS / HCPC registration

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.

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.

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

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Audiology

Jolanda Scourfield

Jolanda.Scourfield@stgeorges.nhs.uk

02087251151

Details

Date posted

13 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£56,276 to £63,176 a year Pro rata per annum inc HCAS (inner London)

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

200-7740315-DE-MC-Y

Job locations

St George's Hospital

Blackshaw Road

London

SW17 0QT


Supporting documents

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