# Specialist/Advanced Paediatric Audiologist - Developmental Opportunity > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialistadvanced-paediatric-audiologist-developmental-opportunity/1288cd12-9d3a-4dbf-a82b-841c599972bc - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/specialistadvanced-paediatric-audiologist-developmental-opportunity/1288cd12-9d3a-4dbf-a82b-841c599972bc.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Westcliff On Sea - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time) - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, 35.5 hours per week (includes weekend working) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-21T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-05T14:13:07.351Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Essex/Chelmsford/Mid_South_Essex_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Paediatric_Audiology/Paediatric_Audiology-v8063384 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8063384?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.southend.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview We have an exciting opportunity for a well-motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Paediatric Audiologist to join us in the Paediatric Audiology team at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford. The post holder will be fully competent in all areas of advanced paediatric hearing assessments, including diagnostic evoked potentials and behavioural hearing assessments. They will have a good knowledge of fitting and verifying hearing aids on children. The post is a permanent position, part time (35.5 hours per week) but flexible working will be considered. Previous experience in working in NHS Hospitals is essential. The service will consider applications from current Band 6 audiologists for a developmental position. Applicants must meet the Band 6 job description and have a minimum of three years’ experience at Band 6 level. The successful candidate will be supported through opportunities including Master’s level study, leadership development, and targeted skills development to support the 0–5 years pathway. Full engagement with the development programme will be expected, with progression to a Band 7 role anticipated within 12 months. ### Main duties of the job Act as the primary liaison with Specialist Teachers of the Deaf to ensure children receive appropriate amplification and radio aid support in educational settings. Assist in developing policies and procedures for the Paediatric Audiology Service alongside the Service Lead, and deputise for the site manager/service lead when required. Provide supervision, mentoring, and support to junior staff. Lead paediatric audits, sharing learning from incidents and events with the team. Ensure correct use and calibration of audiological equipment, including evoked potentials systems. Perform advanced and routine diagnostic hearing assessments for children of all ages, including behavioural, speech, and objective tests (ABR, ABR under GA, ASSR, OAEs). Manage hearing aid assessments, fittings, validation (REM/RECD), and ongoing family support, utilising SONAR for peer review. Attend meetings, training, and CHSWG sessions, potentially acting as an officer. Compile departmental statistics, report via S4H, and monitor compliance with NHSP and BAA Quality Standards. Hold responsibility for a specialist area or basic management duties, such as staff appraisals. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. ## Job Details We have an exciting opportunity for a well-motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Paediatric Audiologist to join us in the Paediatric Audiology team at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford. The post holder will be fully competent in all areas of advanced paediatric hearing assessments, including diagnostic evoked potentials and behavioural hearing assessments. They will have a good knowledge of fitting and verifying hearing aids on children. The post is a permanent position, part time (35.5 hours per week) but flexible working will be considered. Previous experience in working in NHS Hospitals is essential. The service will consider applications from current Band 6 audiologists for a developmental position. Applicants must meet the Band 6 job description and have a minimum of three years’ experience at Band 6 level. The successful candidate will be supported through opportunities including Master’s level study, leadership development, and targeted skills development to support the 0–5 years pathway. Full engagement with the development programme will be expected, with progression to a Band 7 role anticipated within 12 months. ## Job Description Act as the primary liaison with Specialist Teachers of the Deaf to ensure children receive appropriate amplification and radio aid support in educational settings. Assist in developing policies and procedures for the Paediatric Audiology Service alongside the Service Lead, and deputise for the site manager/service lead when required. Provide supervision, mentoring, and support to junior staff. Lead paediatric audits, sharing learning from incidents and events with the team. Ensure correct use and calibration of audiological equipment, including evoked potentials systems. Perform advanced and routine diagnostic hearing assessments for children of all ages, including behavioural, speech, and objective tests (ABR, ABR under GA, ASSR, OAEs). Manage hearing aid assessments, fittings, validation (REM/RECD), and ongoing family support, utilising SONAR for peer review. Attend meetings, training, and CHSWG sessions, potentially acting as an officer. Compile departmental statistics, report via S4H, and monitor compliance with NHSP and BAA Quality Standards. Hold responsibility for a specialist area or basic management duties, such as staff appraisals. ## Responsibilities Are you looking for an exciting new role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - BSc / MSc in Audiology or equivalent (DIP Audiology with relevant BSc or BAAT Part 1 or 2 / BTEC/HTEC MPPM) - State registration with AHCS or HCPC (clinical scientist) **Desirable** - Registered with BAA and/or BSA - Leadership qualification or experience in leading a team ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Application demonstrates full competency including theoretical and practical training in full range of hearing aid techniques and clinical diagnostic test procedures for adults and young children including pre-school age. **Desirable** - Experience in training, teaching and supervising junior staff within the discipline - NHS experience ## Documents - [privacy policy (pdf, 441.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2077) - [afc pay poster 26/27 (pdf, 44.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2504) - [behaviours framework (jpg, 298.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2880) - [trust 10 year strategy (pdf, 2.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2947) - [general statements afc - v5.2 (pdf, 592.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2979) - [job description & person specification - band 6 (pdf, 768.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10353868) - [advanced paediatric audiologist - sur - br - b7 (pdf, 960.2kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10353867) ## 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.