# Advanced Paediatric Audiologist / Team Leader Paediatric Audiology > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-paediatric-audiologist-team-leader-paediatric-audiology/1ef69343-9ad4-43f3-93b0-b4039e4e46c3 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/advanced-paediatric-audiologist-team-leader-paediatric-audiology/1ef69343-9ad4-43f3-93b0-b4039e4e46c3.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** John Radcliffe Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Audiologist - **Grade:** Band 7 - **Salary:** £49,387 - £56,515 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Part time and full time contracts available) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-01T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-16T12:55:00.654Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Oxfordshire/Oxford/Oxford_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Audiology/Paediatric_Audiology-v8373828 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8373828?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ouh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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 ### 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) ## Documents - [b7 paed audiology team leader job description (pdf, 344.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10701809) - [b7 advanced paediatric audiologist person specification (pdf, 232.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10701810) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.