# Senior Paediatric Audiologist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- **Town:** London
- **Region:** London
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Health science services
- **Grade:** Band 7
- **Salary:** £56,276 - £63,176 pro rata per annum inclusive
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, 37.5 hours per week (Various working hours available)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-01T12:10:35.627Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/London/London/Great_Ormond_Street_Hospital_Children_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Audiology/Audiology-v7958517
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7958517?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.gosh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

There are multiple roles that are available and a total of 50.5 hours that can be split across multiple posts (if required). Due to service expansion, we're offering roles for experienced Paediatric Audiologists to join the Audiology Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop your experience in complex and advanced Paediatric Audiology in a unique setting. You will be carrying out general Audiology and be exposed and trained to do complex assessment processes such as APD, BAHA, Microsuction, Vestibular and Electrophysiological testing (in line with service need). The department has close links to the Cochlear Implant team and there may be an opportunity for exposure. There may also be an opportunity to see private patients as part of the department rotation for Senior Audiologists (service requirement permitting). There will be many opportunities to learn with the unique patient population found here alongside excellent CPD opportunities (Internal & External).

You will be expected to oversee the management or act as POC for a clinical area in conjunction with the Band 8's alongside line management responsibilities. Research and project management is desirable with several active studies running. You will need a minimum of a BSc in Audiology or equivalent. You must also be HCPC(clinical scientist) /AHCS registered and have post qualification paediatric experience

### Main duties of the job

- You will perform the following combination of clerical and clinical duties without supervision
- To be able to perform diagnostic audiological assessments to assist in the evaluation of hearing disorders
- To be able to modify, where necessary, diagnostic audiological assessments on children of varying ages, and those with a variety of syndromes, developmental delay, challenging behaviour, communication difficulties and physical impairments in order to obtain reliable information
- To be responsible for the monitoring and updating of audiological protocols within the Audiology Department in liaison with the Lead Audiologist
- To initiate and develop plans for the improvements of Audiology services
- Undertake further training for professional development as required by registration protocols
- Promote a learning environment within the Audiology department to encourage staff training and 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 documents please view the attachment/s below.

## Job Details

There are multiple roles that are available and a total of 50.5 hours that can be split across multiple posts (if required). Due to service expansion, we're offering roles for experienced Paediatric Audiologists to join the Audiology Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital. The post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop your experience in complex and advanced Paediatric Audiology in a unique setting. You will be carrying out general Audiology and be exposed and trained to do complex assessment processes such as APD, BAHA, Microsuction, Vestibular and Electrophysiological testing (in line with service need). The department has close links to the Cochlear Implant team and there may be an opportunity for exposure. There may also be an opportunity to see private patients as part of the department rotation for Senior Audiologists (service requirement permitting). There will be many opportunities to learn with the unique patient population found here alongside excellent CPD opportunities (Internal & External).

You will be expected to oversee the management or act as POC for a clinical area in conjunction with the Band 8's alongside line management responsibilities. Research and project management is desirable with several active studies running. You will need a minimum of a BSc in Audiology or equivalent. You must also be HCPC(clinical scientist) /AHCS registered and have post qualification paediatric experience

## Job Description

You will perform the following combination of clerical and clinical duties without supervision

To be able to perform diagnostic audiological assessments to assist in the evaluation of hearing disorders

To be able to modify, where necessary, diagnostic audiological assessments on children of varying ages, and those with a variety of syndromes, developmental delay, challenging behaviour, communication difficulties and physical impairments in order to obtain reliable information

To be responsible for the monitoring and updating of audiological protocols within the Audiology Department in liaison with the Lead Audiologist

To initiate and develop plans for the improvements of Audiology services

Undertake further training for professional development as required by registration protocols

Promote a learning environment within the Audiology department to encourage staff training and development

## 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 documents please view the attachment/s below.

## Person Specification

### Skills/Abilities

**Essential**

- Competent in carrying out a full range of audiological testing, including electrophysiology
- Competent in independently assessing children of all ages
- Able to communicate effectively with hearing impaired children of all ages independently
- Competent at fitting a wide range of hearing aids
- Competent in taking a lead in clinical appointments and creating management plans for children with hearing aids independently
- Competent in impression taking on children of all ages
- Ability to demonstrate good working practice through auditing
- Interest and aptitude for research and development of the clinical service
- Computer skills – database use

**Desirable**

- Able to communicate using sign language

### Experience/Knowledge

**Essential**

- Knowledge of health service practices and understanding of clinical governance
- Up to date knowledge of testing and current practices
- At least 2 yrs post qualification Paediatric Audiology experience

**Desirable**

- Experience with cochlear implants
- Experience with BAHA
- Experience in vestibular, APD testing and electrophysiology

### GOSH Culture and Values

**Essential**

- Our always values

### Academic/Professional qualification/Training

**Essential**

- BSc or MSc in Audiological Science or equivalent
- Registration with Health Professionals Council as a CLINICAL SCIENTIST/ AHCS or equivalent

**Desirable**

- Project management

## Documents

- [job description (pdf, 440.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10337455)
- [staff benefits leaflet (pdf, 108.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2815)
- [diversity and inclusion (pdf, 166.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2485)

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