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Main area
Audiology
Grade
Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-W&C-1138
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital/ Queens Hospital Burton / Florence Nightingale Community Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£38,682 - £46,580 pa
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/04/2026 23:59
Interview date
29/04/2026

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Senior Paediatric Audiologist

Band 6

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats or  you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We are looking for a candidate who, as a minimum, holds an undergraduate degree in audiology and is registered with the AHCS as a healthcare science practitioner in audiology.

The ideal candidate will have experience working as an audiologist and demonstrate a commitment to healthcare science as a lifelong learning career. Additionally, the candidate should show eagerness to develop their skills and advance in their career in paediatric audiology.

At UHDB, we are committed to the professional growth and development of our staff. As part of our team, you will receive support and guidance from an experienced team and have access to a wide range of development activities. You will also participate in internal and external forms of validation and benefit from our status as an accredited STP training site. Furthermore, you will be part of our journey towards achieving IQIPS accreditation.

We believe in nurturing talent and providing opportunities for advancement. If you are already thinking beyond this role and considering your future career progression, UHDB is the place for you. We welcome expressions of interest from audiologists working in various sectors who are passionate about making a difference in paediatric audiology.

Closing date of applications: 15 April 2026

Interview date: 29 April 2026

Main duties of the job

The main purpose of this role is to provide a range of clinical care working in one or more specialist areas of Paediatric Audiology.

The post holder will regularly work across sites and alone at outstations. The post holder will be responsible for maintaining clinical records in relation to the activities carried out.

The post holder will also supervise or train less experienced staff and be a point of contact for junior staff regarding routine cases, and provide advice regarding the specialist area(s) they work in. The post holder may also lead a team working in a specialist area.

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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Person specification

Education, Training and Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Registration as an audiologist or clinical scientist with AHCS or HCPC
  • BSc (Hons) Audiology or equivalent (e.g. PTP), with post qualification experience
Desirable criteria
  • Recognised qualification in British Sign Language
  • Membership of BAA and/or BSA

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Post qualification experience in paediatric audiology
  • Good level of clinical and technical audiology knowledge in specialist areas (tinnitus, balance, auditory processing)
  • Teaching, supervision and mentorship
Desirable criteria
  • BAA Higher Training Scheme certificate in paediatric audiology specialism

Skills and Ability

Essential criteria
  • Excellent communication skills to enable building good rapports with colleagues and patients
  • Able to organise own day to day work
  • IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office
Desirable criteria
  • Previous use of Auditbase and Smart4Hearing patient management systems

Communications and interpersonal skills

Essential criteria
  • Enable building good rapports with colleagues and patients
  • Deal with patent concerns and complaints
  • Take detailed case histories, explain tests to patients and debrief patients on findings
  • Use persuasive and motivational skills as part of a programme of rehabilitation
  • Communicate with people with hearing impairment using appropriate communication tactics

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantCareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly EmployerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Tendai Ngwerume
Job title
Head of Paediatric Audiology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 785663
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