NHS
Senior Paediatric Audiologist
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Job Description
- Req#: C9271-25-0420?language=en&page=1080&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Our always values
- BSc or MSc in Audiological Science or equivalent
- Registration with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Academy for Health Care Science (AHCS)
- Knowledge of health service practices and understanding of clinical governance
- Up to date knowledge of testing and current practices
- Significant, recent, post qualification clinical experience in paediatric audiology
- Knowledge and understanding of cochlear implant systems and current criteria
- Competent in carrying out a full range of audiological testing, including electrophysiology
- Competent in independently assessing children of all ages
- Able to communicate effectively with hearing impaired children of all ages independently
- Competent at fitting a wide range of hearing aids
- Competent in taking a lead in clinical appointments and creating management plans for children with hearing aids independently
- Ability to demonstrate good working practice through auditing
- Competent in programming a range of cochlear implant systems
- Our always values
- BSc or MSc in Audiological Science or equivalent
- Registration with Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Academy for Health Care Science (AHCS)
- Knowledge of health service practices and understanding of clinical governance
- Up to date knowledge of testing and current practices
- Significant, recent, post qualification clinical experience in paediatric audiology
- Knowledge and understanding of cochlear implant systems and current criteria
- Competent in carrying out a full range of audiological testing, including electrophysiology
- Competent in independently assessing children of all ages
- Able to communicate effectively with hearing impaired children of all ages independently
- Competent at fitting a wide range of hearing aids
- Competent in taking a lead in clinical appointments and creating management plans for children with hearing aids independently
- Ability to demonstrate good working practice through auditing
- Competent in programming a range of cochlear implant systems
Job summary
We're offering an opportunity for an experienced Paediatric Audiologist to join the Cochlear Implant Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital to cover a 12 month period of maternity leave.
The post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop your experience in complex and advanced Paediatric Audiology in a unique setting. You will be carrying out detailed audiological assessment of children under the cochlear implant pathway and post surgeryprogramming of cochlear implant systems.
Previous experience with cochlear implant systems is highly desirable but not essential.There will be many opportunities to learn with the unique patient population found here alongside excellent CPD opportunities (Internal & External).
You will be expected to competent at carrying out paediatric audiological assessment for arange of patients. You will be required to carry out programming of cochlear implant systems from Advanced Bionics, Cochlear and Med-El with full training provided.You will need a minimum of a BSc in Audiology or equivalent. You must also be HCPC/AHCS registered and have significant post qualification clinical paediatricexperience.
Main duties of the job
- You will be expected to competently carry out paediatric audiological assessment for children of all ages, to assist in the assessment of children's suitability for cochlear implantation, including appropriate counselling regarding expectations and outcomes.- You will be required to carry out programming of cochlear implant systems from Advanced Bionics, Cochlear and Med-El with full training provided.- You will need a minimum of a BSc in Audiology or equivalent. You must also be HCPC/AHCS registered and have significant post qualification clinical paediatric experience.- To be responsible for the monitoring and updating of audiological protocols within the Cochlear Implant Department in liaison with the Lead Audiologist- To initiate and develop plans for the improvements of CI Audiology services- To participate in the maintenance and updating of audiological databases- Undertake further training for professional development as required by registration protocols- Actively participate in departmental research as required by developing and planning research studies and publishing results in appropriate journals
About us
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women's staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust's mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Details
Date posted
27 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£54,320 to £60,981 a year per annum inclusive
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
271-SS-7237905
Job locations
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
London
WC1N 3JH
Job description
Job 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.
Job 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
GOSH Culture and Values
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Academic/Professional qualification/Training
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Experience/Knowledge
Essential
Skills/Abilities
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Desirable
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential
Academic/Professional qualification/Training
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Experience/Knowledge
Essential
Skills/Abilities
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Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
London
WC1N 3JH
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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