# Paediatric Audiologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-audiologist/78e4ddc4-f755-43e4-a46b-08643c4d5458 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/paediatric-audiologist/78e4ddc4-f755-43e4-a46b-08643c4d5458.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust - **Town:** Welwyn Garden City - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Job share, Flexible working, Compressed hours, 37.5 hours per week (Flexible working/ part time considered. New graduates considered with training provided.) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T09:22:21.904Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Hertfordshire/Watford_Hertfordshire/Hertfordshire_Community_NHS_Trust/Paediatric_Audiologist/Paediatric_Audiologist-v8035430 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8035430?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.hct.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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. The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose.  We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment. ## Job Details 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* ## Job Description 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 ## 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. The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment. ## Person Specification ### Other Requirements **Essential** - Willingness to uphold the Trust’s values - Eligible to live and work in the UK - Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010) - Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets and Access databases - Excellent numeracy skills ### Personal Qualities **Essential** - Exemplar telephone manner - Adaptable to meet service needs - Good team player - Regular attendance & good time keeping in the workplace **Desirable** - Ability to share knowledge and engage others in projects ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Knowledge of normal child development - Excellent oral and written communication skills - Empathy for working with vulnerable families / carers - Physical skills, requiring precision, to test young children and the ability to use all the audiological equipment with care and control. - Good organisational skills in particular the ability to prioritise work when under pressure - Clinical analytical skills in the interpretation of complex clinical audiological data **Desirable** - Evidence of management and leadership skills - An enquiring interest in Audiology ### Experience and Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the ear and balance systems - Competent and has post qualifications experience in performing paediatric audiology assessments including history taking, performing ageappropriate hearing tests (audiometry, performance testing, VRA, tympanometry, stapedial reflexes, OAEs), ear examination, debriefing the parent/carer and agreeing an individual management plan - Experience in paediatric hearing aid work including performing RECDs with hearing aid fittings and reviews for children over 5 years of age. - Experience of participation in clinical audit and service development - Experience of teaching and training undergraduates and colleagues in Audiology ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - Paediatric Audiology expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge & experience - understanding of subject matter through additional training inhouse or externally. - Expertise in paediatric audiology with BSC in Audiology or equivalent qualification. - RCCP/ HCPC (State registration) - STP, HTS in paediatrics, CAC, or equivalent experiential - CPD portfolio ## Documents - [hct benefits (pdf, 588.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2511) - [job description (pdf, 452.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10323383) - [recruitment guide for candidates (pdf, 303.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=2407) - [job description supplementary information (pdf, 384.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2599) ## 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.