Job overview
This is a great opportunity for an experienced paediatric audiologist to join our friendly team based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) in King’s Lynn and enjoy the variety of work that comes from being part of our complex Audiology service. The wider NNUH & QEH team is made up of senior assistant audiologists, associate audiologists, audiologists, Clinical Scientists, hearing therapists and a newborn hearing screening team.
The department offers a complex adult rehabilitative service, tinnitus and hearing therapy services and paediatric assessment and (re)hab service (0-18 years). Domiciliary work is also undertaken.
Our department places an emphasis on quality and raising standards in audiology.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will be a paediatric audiologist who is motivated to deliver a high-quality audiology service to our patients.
The main responsibilities include:
- Autonomous practice within paediatric audiology clinics
- Line manage staff Band 6 and below
- Clinical lead at the QEH audiology site
- Day to day management of the QEH audiology site under NNUH leadership
There is a strong culture of auditing our work to ensure best practice, and we would like the successful candidate to be actively involved in this work.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.
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
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work effectively and meet deadlines
- IT Skills and experience in database operation, use of spreadsheet
Experience
Essential
- Extensive clinical experience in some of the following areas; Paediatric Audiology Hearing aid fitting and reassessment Vestibular Assessment Vestibular Rehabilitation BAHA Tinnitus Development work
- Research experience
Qualifications
Essential
- BAA approved MSc in Audiology or equivalent
- STP or BAA approved HTS, CAC or equivalent (in paediatric audiology)
- Registered or to be working towards registration on HCPC register as a clinical scientist or RCCP register
Attitude and Aptitude
Essential
- Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
- Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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This advert is for Lead Audiological Scientist (Site Lead) with Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Queen Elizabeth Hospital. It is listed as a Band 7 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £49,387 - £56,515 per annum (pro rata). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Sep 2026.
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