University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Paediatric Audiologist

The closing date is 15 April 2026

Job summary

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.

Closing date of applications: 15 April 2026

Interview date: 29 April 2026

Main duties of the job

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.

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.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going 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.

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-W&C-1138

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital/ Queens Hospital Burton / Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

Derby

DE22 3NE


Job description

Job responsibilities

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration as an audiologist or clinical scientist with AHCS or HCPC
  • BSc (Hons) Audiology or equivalent (e.g. PTP), with post qualification experience

Desirable

  • Recognised qualification in British Sign Language
  • Membership of BAA and/or BSA

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Post qualification experience in paediatric audiology
  • Good level of clinical and technical audiology knowledge in specialist areas (tinnitus, balance, auditory processing)
  • Teaching, supervision and mentorship

Desirable

  • BAA Higher Training Scheme certificate in paediatric audiology specialism

Skills and Ability

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills to enable building good rapports with colleagues and patients
  • Able to organise own day to day work
  • IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Previous use of Auditbase and Smart4Hearing patient management systems

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

  • Enable building good rapports with colleagues and patients
  • Deal with patent concerns and complaints
  • Take detailed case histories, explain tests to patients and debrief patients on findings
  • Use persuasive and motivational skills as part of a programme of rehabilitation
  • Communicate with people with hearing impairment using appropriate communication tactics
Person Specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential

  • Registration as an audiologist or clinical scientist with AHCS or HCPC
  • BSc (Hons) Audiology or equivalent (e.g. PTP), with post qualification experience

Desirable

  • Recognised qualification in British Sign Language
  • Membership of BAA and/or BSA

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

  • Post qualification experience in paediatric audiology
  • Good level of clinical and technical audiology knowledge in specialist areas (tinnitus, balance, auditory processing)
  • Teaching, supervision and mentorship

Desirable

  • BAA Higher Training Scheme certificate in paediatric audiology specialism

Skills and Ability

Essential

  • Excellent communication skills to enable building good rapports with colleagues and patients
  • Able to organise own day to day work
  • IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office

Desirable

  • Previous use of Auditbase and Smart4Hearing patient management systems

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential

  • Enable building good rapports with colleagues and patients
  • Deal with patent concerns and complaints
  • Take detailed case histories, explain tests to patients and debrief patients on findings
  • Use persuasive and motivational skills as part of a programme of rehabilitation
  • Communicate with people with hearing impairment using appropriate communication tactics

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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital/ Queens Hospital Burton / Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Derby Hospital/ Queens Hospital Burton / Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

Derby

DE22 3NE


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of Paediatric Audiology

Dr Tendai Ngwerume

tendai.ngwerume2@nhs.net

01332785663

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-W&C-1138

Job locations

Royal Derby Hospital/ Queens Hospital Burton / Florence Nightingale Community Hospital

Derby

DE22 3NE


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