Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Children’s Hearing Services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital. We are a dedicated team of 5 Paediatric Audiologists, 5 Clinical Scientists and 4 Newborn Hearing Screeners. We are looking for a permanent Band 6 Paediatric Audiologist as we expand our team. This post may include some weekend working on a rota basis.
This role will be based across several different sites in North Derbyshire to deliver clinics; therefore, a full current driving licence is essential for this role. You may be occasionally asked to transport equipment between the sites and therefore access to reliable transportation or a car is essential. (For applicants with a disability, suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed if necessary).
As an IQIPS accredited service we offer the opportunity to work within a highly skilled paediatric team and as a qualified paediatric audiologist this will offer you the opportunity to develop and extend your educational & clinical skills as well as participating in clinical audit allowing you to contribute to service developments.
We work with Derbyshire Hearing Support (Education) Services, a Paediatric Consultant with special interest in the aetiological investigation of PCHI, Paediatricians & the ENT Service. We provide a range of routine and more specialist services including newborn hearing diagnostics, hearing rehabilitation, tinnitus management and APD assessment.
Main duties of the job
We are an Audiologist-led service and working as a member of the Children’s Hearing team, the post holder will provide age-appropriate audiological assessments, hearing aid provision/ reviews and rehabilitation. This will include the provision of information, advice and emotional support to patients and their relatives/carers referred for investigation, diagnosis and treatment.
You will need to have completed a BSc/MSc in Audiology (or equivalent) and to be AHCS or HCPC registered. Previous experience of working in an NHS Audiology position at Band 5 level or above and evidence of ongoing continuing professional development are essential.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the job description and person specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required for this opportunity.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good oral, written communication and organisational skills
- Good interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Evidence of CPD
- Experience of IQIPS accreditation
Personal
Essential
- Adaptable to meet service needs
- Good team player
- A car driver with a full current driving licence and own transport is essential
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in Adult Audiology
Desirable
- 5 years post qualification experience
- Experience of working with children
Care Values
Essential
- Compassion, Ambition, Respect, Encouragement
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology (or equivalent)
- AHCS (RCCP) or HCPC registered
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This advert is for Senior Paediatric Audiologist with Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Chesterfield, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £39,959 - £48,117 pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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