Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated Senior Paediatric Audiologist to join our friendly Audiology team based at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust.
Our paediatric and adult Audiology services operate within the same department, although there may be scope to work in adults, this is a predominantly paediatric role.
You will assist in the provision of audiology services providing diagnostic support to the ENT department and a comprehensive hospital and community rehabilitation service across West Norfolk.You must possess a BSc in Audiology or equivalent, and experience of working within a NHS hearing aid service is essential.We are a friendly andforward-thinking team and encourage personal development, providing training as required.
Main duties of the job
Work independently within occupational perform a range of routine and specialist paediatric audiology activities, including hearing assessments, hearing aid assessments, fitting, repair and maintenance with adults and/or children, including those with learning disabilities and difficult audiometric configurations.
Supervises and/or trains less experienced staff/students/trainees.
To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate QEHKL values of Kindness, Wellness and Fairness and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.
About us
There's never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH. We're working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we've ever undertaken.
Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.
At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.
We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as 'Good', and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.
We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit. We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome. We love working here and think you will too.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this opportunity, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information regarding this opportunity, please see attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- BSc in Audiology or equivalent qualifications
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- To undertake ongoing CPD to ensure clinical skills are maintained
- To keep up to date with clinical and IT developments within the department to ensure standards of service are maintained and enhanced
- To keep abreast of national and international developments in Audiology by reading scientific literature and attending scientific meetings.
Desirable
- Registered with appropriate registration body (AHCS or HCPC)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a Band 5 in Audiology is required.
- Significant post-qualification paediatric audiology experience
- IT skills; experience in database operation and the use of spreadsheets
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recent clinical and service developments within Audiology
- Knowledge of Audiology IT systems including NOAH, hearing aid programming software and patient management systems
- Excellent communication and patient handling skills
Desirable
- Sign Language skills
- Personnel handling skills
- Teaching and training skills
Person Specification
Qualifications/training and professional development
Essential
- BSc in Audiology or equivalent qualifications
- Evidence of ongoing CPD
- To undertake ongoing CPD to ensure clinical skills are maintained
- To keep up to date with clinical and IT developments within the department to ensure standards of service are maintained and enhanced
- To keep abreast of national and international developments in Audiology by reading scientific literature and attending scientific meetings.
Desirable
- Registered with appropriate registration body (AHCS or HCPC)
Experience
Essential
- Significant experience as a Band 5 in Audiology is required.
- Significant post-qualification paediatric audiology experience
- IT skills; experience in database operation and the use of spreadsheets
Skills, abilities and knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of recent clinical and service developments within Audiology
- Knowledge of Audiology IT systems including NOAH, hearing aid programming software and patient management systems
- Excellent communication and patient handling skills
Desirable
- Sign Language skills
- Personnel handling skills
- Teaching and training skills
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).
