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Job requirements
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Evidence of recent CPD activities
- Experience
Significant experience working as a band 6+ specialist paediatric audiologist / Clinical Scientist, in an NHS context
- Experience
Extensive experience of behavioural hearing assessment in children of all ages
- Experience
Experience of objective hearing assessment in children including OAE and ABR
- Experience
Extensive experience of hearing aid fitting and verification in children including real ear measurements and RECD.
- Experience
Experience of training other members of staff including those at same or higher grade (as well as more junior staff)
- Experience
Experience of communicating with colleagues from other disciplines including paediatrics, ENT, education, speech and language therapy
- Qualifications
BSc Audiology, PTP Healthcare Science (Audiology) or MSc in audiology with CAC / HTS, or STP in neurosciences (audiology modality)
- Qualifications
Evidence of further specialist training / qualifications in paediatric audiology
- Qualifications
State registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (audiology modality) or with AHCS as an Audiologist
- Technical skills
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
- Technical skills
Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office and specialist audiological software
- Behavioural Skills
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
- Behavioural Skills
Positive attitude and enthusiastic approach, with can-do attitude even when under pressure
- Behavioural Skills
Resilient and able to multi-task and prioritise competing demands
- Personal Skills / Knowledge
High level of knowledge / competence in paediatric audiology, including assessing the hearing of children with additional needs
- Personal Skills / Knowledge
Line-management skills including use of coaching style, giving feedback, active listening, appraisal.
- Personal Skills / Knowledge
Excellent planning and organisational skills
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous line-management experience
- Experience
Previous NHS experience
- Qualifications
MSc Audiology
- Qualifications
Evidence of further specialist training in paediatric habilitation
- Qualifications
Management / leadership training and qualification
- Personal Skills / Knowledge
Knowledge of Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP)
Job overview
Shape the future of Paediatric Audiology at Oxford University Hospitals.
We are seeking two experienced Band 7 Advanced Paediatric Audiologists / Clinical Scientists to join our growing team at an exciting period of service transformation. Following a Full Assurance rating from NHS England and the ICB, significant investment has been secured to further develop our service, including a new paediatric audiology facility in Banbury.
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine advanced clinical practice with leadership, service development and team management. Working alongside other Team Leaders and the Head of Paediatric Audiology, you will help deliver outstanding care for children and families while contributing to the ongoing development of a modern, innovative service.
Flexible working options are available, with opportunities for full-time or part-time appointments.
Main duties of the job
You will provide highly specialised paediatric audiology services, undertaking complex behavioural and objective assessments, hearing aid fitting, verification and rehabilitation for babies, children and young people with a wide range of hearing needs.
Alongside your clinical responsibilities, you will play a key role in service improvement, supporting the development of new pathways and helping to shape the future of paediatric audiology across Oxfordshire.
You will also lead, support and develop colleagues through supervision, coaching and mentorship, ensuring high standards of patient care and professional practice. Dedicated time is provided for leadership, service development, training and management responsibilities.
We are looking for an HCPC-registered Clinical Scientist or AHCS-registered Audiologist with significant NHS paediatric audiology experience, excellent clinical skills and a passion for developing services and supporting others.
Join us and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and families while developing your own leadership and specialist expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This is a key leadership role in the paediatric audiology team, which provides a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation service to the children of Oxfordshire. The post holder will work closely with the Head of Paediatric Audiology, Head of Audiology and other team members to provide efficient delivery and development of the Paediatric Audiology Service. The post-holder will lead an aspect of the paediatric audiology service for babies and children with permanent and temporary hearing losses. They will have significant experience in the audiological assessment of children of all ages including those with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour, additional disabilities or special needs. They are also expected to have a high level of expertise in the fitting and verification of hearing aids to babies and children. The post-holder will line-manage a team of Audiologists and Assistant Audiologists to ensure that a consistently high-quality clinical service is provided and staff development. They are expected to maintain continuous professional development, work autonomously, manage their own caseload and demonstrate initiative in service development.
You will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and will also be required to undertake clinics in Banbury and at other locations around the county including 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.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Advanced Paediatric Audiologist / Team Leader Paediatric Audiology with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Audiologist role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Nov 2026.
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