Job overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Paediatric Audiologist to join our Paediatric Audiology Service, supporting children and families across North West London.
The service delivers comprehensive paediatric audiology care, including assessment of babies referred through the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, behavioural and objective hearing assessments for children of all ages, and the habilitation of children with hearing loss. We also provide a specialist Bone Conduction Hearing Implant (BCHI) service. The Paediatric Audiology Service works closely alongside Adult Audiology Services and the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme to ensure seamless care.
The department is an accredited Scientist Training Programme (STP) training centre with the National School of Healthcare Science. The post holder will act as a Training Officer, providing clinical supervision, training and mentoring to STP trainees and junior staff, and will be expected to maintain ongoing professional development.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a positive, caring and patient‑centred approach, with the ability to remain calm, organised and adaptable in a busy clinical environment. You will contribute to the continued development and delivery of a high‑quality service.
This is an excellent opportunity to build on your skills and make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and families affected by hearing loss.
Main duties of the job
- To provide a diagnostic service for the Paediatric Audiology Department both on the hospital site and in the community, performing diagnostic Audiological assessment mainly on neonates and children. To include children with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and additional disabilities or special needs.
- To provide aural habilitation for babies and children which includes providing counselling to distressed parents/guardians about their children’s hearing loss and associated problems, and to have the ability to make decisions about the most appropriate course of treatment for the patient in their care.
- To assist in the day to day running of the Paediatric Audiology Service. To include maintenance of highest levels of health and safety.
- To be involved in the education and training requirements of the department and provide clinical supervision of trainee and assistant audiologists in Audiological techniques. To offer support to trainees studying for professional exams and existing staff.
- To carry out general duties and maintain a programme of continuing professional development working towards high levels of professional competence.
- To be involved in IQIPS accreditation process and service development.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.
For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with children
- Knowledge of child development
- Knowledge of audit and research
- Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable
- Experience of working in the community setting
Education/ Qualifications
Essential
- BSc in Clinical Audiology or equivalent qualification & level of knowledge
- State registration as Clinical Physiologist in Audiology with RCCP or equivalent, HCPC
Desirable
- Membership of BAA, BSA (British Society of Audiologists)
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
Essential
- Analytical and Judgmental Skills
- Skills for assessing and interpreting test results
- Ability to apply information to the use and application of appropriate hearing aids for Paediatric users
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Daily communication and interaction with colleagues using tact, empathy and motivation
Desirable
- Evidence of teaching skills
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This advert is for Senior Paediatric Audiologist with Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust in London, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £47,951 - £56,863 pa inclusive. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 23 Jun 2026.
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