Senior Specialist Paediatric Audiologist

Overview

In this role you will support paediatric audiology by supervising and mentoring trainees while helping develop services for children with hearing loss. You will deliver clinical supervision, ensure high standards of diagnostic and habilitation care, and contribute to education and accreditation processes. You will work closely with clinical leads to maintain patient-centered, high-quality care in a dynamic environment. This position offers the chance to shape training pathways and service improvement for families across North West London.

Pay / Benefits

• career development
• flexible working and wellbeing
• staff recognition scheme
• Cycle to Work
• car lease schemes
• season ticket loan

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic audiology assessments for neonates and children in hospital and community settings, including those with complex needs.
• Perform ABRs in clinic, under sedation, and in theatres.
• Deliver aural habilitation and counseling to families, guiding treatment decisions.
• Deputise for the clinical lead in daily service operations and ensure health and safety standards.
• Act as line manager with 1:1s, PDRs, and wellness reviews.
• Lead education and training requirements, supervise trainee and assistant audiologists in techniques.
• Support trainees preparing for professional exams and assist current staff.
• Maintain continuing professional development and contribute to IQIPS accreditation and service development.

Key requirements

• Post qualification clinical experience
• Highly developed specialist knowledge in paediatric audiology
• HCPC registration as Clinical Physiologist in Audiology (or RCCP)
• BSc in Clinical Audiology (or equivalent)
• Desirable: management experience; membership of BAA or BSA

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Patient-centred and calm under pressure
• Audiological objective and subjective assessment of neonates, children and adults with complex needs
• Interpretation of test results
• Application of appropriate hearing aids for paediatric users

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