Paediatric Audiologist

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated and competent Paediatric Audiologist to join the Paediatric Audiology service at Hertfordshire Community Trust on a permanent basis.

The Paediatric Audiology service provides second and third tier services to children and young people living within the West Hertfordshire area. There are three sites from which clinics are held, Watford, St. Albans and Hemel Hempstead. The post holder will be expected to cover clinics at all three sites as needed, therefore a full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

*Proposed interview date: 16-June-2026*

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will:

• Lead children’s hearing assessment clinics aged 8months-18years
• Provide hearing aid management to children
• Communicate effectively with service users and other members of the team
• Engage in peer reviews
• Engage in audits and clinical governance tasks to ensure the department is continuously improving
• Assist the Audiology Service Lead in the day to day management of the service
• Take on operational responsibilities (with guidance) within the department

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description for more details

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.