Advanced Paediatric Audiologist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 08 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £47,810 pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 August 2025 |
| Location: | Chelmsford, CM1 7ET |
| Company: | Southend University Hospital NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7261465/390-SUR-BR-5153 |
Summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a well-motivated and enthusiastic Advanced 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, full time (37.5 hours per week) but flexible working will be considered.
Previous experience in working in NHS Hospitals is essential.
Main liaison for local Specialist Teachers of the Deaf to ensure children benefit from the prescribed amplification and radio aid provision in education setting.
Assisting in formulation of policy and procedures for the Paediatric audiology service, in conjunction with the Paediatric Service Lead.
Deputise for the site manager/paediatric service lead when necessary.
Support, supervision and mentoring junior staff.
Lead for paediatric audit on the site and ensure learning is shared with the team for events/incidents.
Ensure correct use and all calibration stages audiological equipment, including evoked potentials equipment.
Complete advanced and routine diagnostic hearing assessments of children of all ages, including behavioural testing and speech testing.
Objective tests of hearing. Including ABR, ABR under GA, ASSR and OAEs
Undertake hearing aid assessment, fitting, validation (REM/RECD) and ongoing support of children and families.Liaise with SONAR as a tool for peer review.
Attendance at regular meetings and training courses as appropriate.
Attendance at CHSWG meetings, may include acting as an officer to the group. Collation of statistics from the activity within department reporting from S4H and measuring the service against NHSP and BAA Quality Standards. Responsible for an area of specialism or have designated basic management duties such as appraisal for a small group of staff.
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job Title: Advanced Paediatric Audiologist
Trust Name: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Hospital Division (Location) Broomfield
Clinical Division Surgical
Department: Audiology
Grade: Band 7
Membership ofprofessionalgroupssuchasBAA/BSA
Evidence of furtherspecialisteducational courses
Fullcompetency,includingtheoretical and practical training in full range of hearing aid techniques andclinicaldiagnostictest procedures (birth to adult) will have been gained
This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Jul 2025