Job summary
We are looking for three band 7 Advanced Paediatric Audiologists / Clinical Scientists to join us at Oxford University Hospitals as we expand and reconfigure how paediatric audiology services are delivered by the Trust. We are delighted to have been rated "Full Assurance" in our ICB/NHS England site visit in spring 2025, and have now received funding to further develop our service, including provision of a new paediatric audiology facility at the Horton Hospital in Banbury. We are looking for forward-thinking and highly motivated individuals to join us on our service development journey.
These are ideal posts for experienced Paediatric Audiologists / Clinical Scientists who would like to further develop their service development, leadership, management and advanced clinical skills. You will be working alongside our other team leaders, reporting to the Head of Paediatric Audiology. We are interested in candidates seeking either a full-time or a part-time role (minimum of 22.5hrs/week, 0.6FTE).
Main duties of the job
The roles are primarily concerned with the delivery of advanced clinical practice in paediatric audiology including behavioural testing in children considered non-routine, objective testing, and hearing aid fitting and verification. In addition, these posts carry service development and line-management responsibilities. The post holders will work closely with the Head of Paediatric Audiology in the delivery of the newly configured service. They will be expected to supervise, coach and mentor junior members of staff to ensure that a consistently high-quality clinical service is provided. Time has been allocated for the leadership, management, training and service development aspects of the role.
You will be an audiologist with BSc or PTP in audiology with additional training in paediatric audiology, or a Clinical Scientist (Audiology) and must be registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or AHCS as an Audiologist. Evidence of further specialist training and experience in paediatric audiology in an NHS context is expected, including provision of hearing aids. You will have highly developed skills in undertaking developmentally appropriate audiological assessments in children of all ages, including those considered non-routine.
About us
OUH is one of the UK's largest teaching hospital trusts. We provide a comprehensive paediatric audiology service including assessing babies referred from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, the behavioural and objective assessment of children of all ages and the habilitation of children with hearing loss. The paediatric audiology service sits alongside a busy adult audiology service and our Auditory Implant Programme. You would be joining a large team comprising Audiologists, Assistant Audiologists, Clinical Scientists (Audiology), Hearing Therapists and administrative colleagues. We are actively involved in training and have colleagues on PTP and STP programmes, with all staff having regular CPD opportunities. The service has undergone significant development over recent years and is actively working towards IQIPS accreditation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and may be required to undertake clinics at a variety of locations around the county including Banbury, Brackley and Didcot. The department offers flexible working arrangements.
The main responsibilities have been highlighted above. Please see full job description and person specification for further details. Potential applicants are encouraged to make informal contact to discuss the role further.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and may be required to undertake clinics at a variety of locations around the county including Banbury, Brackley and Didcot. The department offers flexible working arrangements.
The main responsibilities have been highlighted above. Please see full job description and person specification for further details. Potential applicants are encouraged to make informal contact to discuss the role further.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology, PTP Healthcare Science (Audiology) or MSc in audiology with CAC / HTS, or STP in neurosciences (audiology modality)
- Evidence of further specialist training / qualifications in paediatric audiology
- State registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (audiology modality) or with AHCS as an Audiologist
Desirable
- MSc Audiology
- Evidence of further specialist training in paediatric habilitation
- Management / leadership training and qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent CPD activities
- Significant experience working as a band 6+ specialist paediatric audiologist / Clinical Scientist, in an NHS context
- Extensive experience of behavioural hearing assessment in children of all ages
- Experience of objective hearing assessment in children including OAE and ABR
- Extensive experience of hearing aid fitting and verification in children including real ear measurements and RECD.
- Experience of training other members of staff including those at same or higher grade (as well as more junior staff)
- Experience of communicating with colleagues from other disciplines including paediatrics, ENT, education, speech and language therapy
Desirable
- Previous line-management experience
- Previous NHS experience
Personal Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- High level of knowledge / competence in paediatric audiology, including assessing the hearing of children with additional needs
- Line-management skills including use of coaching style, giving feedback, active listening, appraisal.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP)
Behavioural Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information to people from a variety of educational backgrounds in emotionally challenging situations
- Positive attitude and enthusiastic approach, with can-do attitude even when under pressure
- Resilient and able to multi-task and prioritise competing demands
Technical skills
Essential
- Excellent manual dexterity and coordination to accurately manipulate equipment and small devices to include hearing aids and accessories and insert probe tubes accurately into ear canals
- Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office and specialist audiological software
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology, PTP Healthcare Science (Audiology) or MSc in audiology with CAC / HTS, or STP in neurosciences (audiology modality)
- Evidence of further specialist training / qualifications in paediatric audiology
- State registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (audiology modality) or with AHCS as an Audiologist
Desirable
- MSc Audiology
- Evidence of further specialist training in paediatric habilitation
- Management / leadership training and qualification
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of recent CPD activities
- Significant experience working as a band 6+ specialist paediatric audiologist / Clinical Scientist, in an NHS context
- Extensive experience of behavioural hearing assessment in children of all ages
- Experience of objective hearing assessment in children including OAE and ABR
- Extensive experience of hearing aid fitting and verification in children including real ear measurements and RECD.
- Experience of training other members of staff including those at same or higher grade (as well as more junior staff)
- Experience of communicating with colleagues from other disciplines including paediatrics, ENT, education, speech and language therapy
Desirable
- Previous line-management experience
- Previous NHS experience
Personal Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- High level of knowledge / competence in paediatric audiology, including assessing the hearing of children with additional needs
- Line-management skills including use of coaching style, giving feedback, active listening, appraisal.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills
Desirable
- Knowledge of Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP)
Behavioural Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information to people from a variety of educational backgrounds in emotionally challenging situations
- Positive attitude and enthusiastic approach, with can-do attitude even when under pressure
- Resilient and able to multi-task and prioritise competing demands
Technical skills
Essential
- Excellent manual dexterity and coordination to accurately manipulate equipment and small devices to include hearing aids and accessories and insert probe tubes accurately into ear canals
- Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office and specialist audiological software
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).
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.
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
