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Main area
Paediatric Audiology Hackney Ark
Grade
Band 6
Contract
18 months (Although this position is a 18 months fixed-term contract, the actual contract duration will be adjusted to account for the time taken to advertise the post, complete the hiring process, and finalise pre-employment checks. This means the contract will begin when the candidate starts the role and may be slightly shorter than 18 months.)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
259-7190400RLH-C
Employer
Barts Health NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal London Hospital
Town
London
Salary
£46,419 - £55,046 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
21/09/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Barts Health NHS Trust logo

Paediatric Audiologist

Band 6

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

Barts Health supports the Pregnancy Loss Pledge and commits to supporting their staff through the distress of miscarriage.

Job overview

We require an enthusiastic person to provide clinical support to the multi-disciplinary Paediatric Audiology team at Hackney Ark and Royal London Hospital, with flexibility to travel to all Barts Health NHS Trust sites. Training will be provided to the right candidate.


The post holder will be required to work efficiently and effectively, liaising with patients, carers, clinicians and other service users as required.  Candidates will be expected to undertake a range of clinical duties including paediatric audiology assessment and habilitation.


The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a busy environment; the applicant will preferably have experience working in a paediatric audiology department. You must be flexible and a team player with excellent interpersonal skills. Experience in using Microsoft office software, IT literate and numerate is essential. Ideally the candidate will be experienced in using Auditbase.

Main duties of the job

To provide a quality Audiological assessment of children who present with hearing difficulties, with particular reference to the referrer and patient's relevant concerns.

To carry out a full range of Audiological tests and procedures in accordance with national professional standards and procedures, and local protocols.

To obtain informal consent from the patient (or carer) and carry out routine, advanced or specialised Audiological procedures, according to the clinical strategy within agreed local protocols, or as agreed with medical or senior staff.

Working for our organisation

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain’s leading healthcare providers.  

The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.  

Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.  

We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

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.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc Audiology OR BTEC qualification in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement & successfully completed both parts of BAAT I and II (or equivalent)
  • Registered to practice as an Audiologist with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP)
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of Paediatric Audiology, and advanced Audiological test techniques
  • An awareness of national Audiology and NHS developments
  • Evidence of CPD
Desirable criteria
  • MSc in Audiological Science plus CAC/CCC Or Successful completion of the STP in Audiology
  • Eligible/registered as a clinical scientist with HCPC or on the voluntary register with RCCP
  • Advanced courses in Audiology
  • British Sign Language Qualifications
  • Deaf Awareness Qualifications
  • Membership with the BAA and/or BSA
  • Diploma/Post graduate Certificate in Management

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Paediatric Audiology, including behavioural assessment and rehabilitation
Desirable criteria
  • Responsibility for area(s) of speciality within Audiology and/or general administration
  • Demonstrable operational managerial responsibility
  • Experience of working at a senior level demonstrating clinical competency within relevant clinical area
  • Evidence and experience of leading change, demonstrating sustained improvements
  • Working towards post graduate qualifications

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of Paediatric Audiology, and advanced Audiological test techniques
  • Awareness of the safeguarding procedures in place to maintain the wellbeing and protection of vulnerable children
  • Thorough understanding of the concept and practical implications of clinical governance
Desirable criteria
  • An awareness of national Audiology and NHS developments

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Green@Barts HealthNHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyLondon Living Wage is a voluntary commitment made by employers, who can become accredited with the Living Wage FoundationPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveInvestors in People: GoldImproving working livesMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Pregnancy Loss PledgeDisability confident employerStonewall equality policy. Equality and justice for lesbians, gay men, bisexual and trans people.Happy to Talk Flexible Working

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.

Application numbers

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications has been received.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Gorkem Beyazak
Job title
Paediatric Audiology Team Lead
Email address
[email protected]
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