Job overview
We are recruiting three Senior Paediatric Audiologist opportunities across our expanding Children's Audiology Service: two posts in Hounslow (one full-time 37.5 hours and one part-time 32 hours) and one full-time post in Ealing. We also welcome applications from experienced Band 5 Paediatric Audiologists looking to progress to Band 6 through a structured competency programme. As an autonomous practitioner, you will assess, diagnose, treat and provide habilitation for a varied paediatric caseload, including children with complex needs. Applicants must have experience working in a paediatric setting and be registered with the Academy for Healthcare Science (AHCS). The role involves working across multiple community sites within your locality. Our Hounslow Paediatric Audiology Service has recently received full assurance following assessment by NHS England and the North West London Integrated Care Board, reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality care.
Main duties of the job
Provide high-quality, family-centred paediatric audiology services by undertaking specialist assessments, hearing aid provision, habilitation and ongoing management for children with a wide range of hearing needs, including those with complex conditions. Work collaboratively with families, education, health and social care professionals to deliver coordinated care and support effective patient pathways. Contribute to service development through audit, quality improvement and maintaining clinical standards, including IQIPS accreditation. Support the supervision and development of junior colleagues, maintain accurate clinical records, and help ensure the safe, efficient operation of the service through effective equipment, stock and patient management.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Infection prevention and control
- Supervision ethos
- Theoretical and practical knowledge of paediatric audiology and advanced audiological test techniques including national developments.
- Ability to formulate comprehensive and appropriate management plans based on good case history information.
- Awareness of budgetary/management limitations and constraints
Experience
Essential
- 3 years of experience of working in an NHS audiology department
- 1 year of experience as paediatric audiologist
- Experience of aiding children using NHSP/BAA protocols
- Experience of working with the deaf, their families and culture
Desirable
- Experience of behavioural, rehabilitation and electrophysiological assessment
- Audiological experience of working with newborn hearing screening programme
- Experience of working with a cochlear implant team
- Electrophysiological assessment for young babies
- Experience of peer reviews
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level or equivalent education in Audiology or MSc in Audiology OR Parts I and II BAAT and Certificate for higher training (Paediatric) OR BSc in Audiology and Certificate of higher training (Paediatric)
- Evidence of CPD
- On the voluntary register with AHCS
Desirable
- Deaf awareness training
- CAC or CCC
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Ability to work with children and their parents with other disabilities, e.g. learning difficulties, autism.
- Ability to work as autonomous professional
- Multi-tasking, able to work under pressure
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team and diverse patient group
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Desirable
- Peer support
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This advert is for Senior Paediatric Audiologist with West London NHS Trust in Southall, London, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £45,953 - £54,254 per annum inclusive of HCAS (Outer). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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