The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Audiologist (Paediatrics)

The closing date is 15 June 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join our award winning team. Our goal is to find an enthusiastic Audiologist or Clinical Scientist (Audiology) to complement our friendly, dynamic, forward-thinking multi-disciplinary team. We offer a full range of adult and paediatric Audiology, including newborn hearing screening, implantable devices, balance, tinnitus, hearing therapy and have an integrated, specialist Ear Care nursing team. Duties include the assessment and rehabilitation of children of all ages dependent upon experience. The role offers the opportunity to build on experience with opportunities to receive further training within specialist areas. Adult audiology skills can also be maintained with flexibility of clinical caseloads.

Main duties of the job

Dependent upon experience the main duties of the successful applicant is to provide direct patient care for either paediatric and/or adult populations including developmentally appropriate audiological assessments in children of all ages and can include those considered non-routine. The post holder will also work autonomously and perform all aspects of rehabilitative audiology. The post holder shall be experienced in communicating with service users in a sensitive and clear way and working under pressure along with being able to work as part of a wider multi-disciplinary team. The post holder will be asked to work supporting colleagues and may include student mentorship. The post holder should practice in a caring and holistic manner, helping to produce individualised management plans. The ideal candidate will be friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude to service development and be willing to support the leadership team. You will be an Audiologist with BSc or PTP (or equivalent), or a Clinical Scientist (Audiology) and must be registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or eligible to register with the AHCS as an Audiologist. Evidence of further specialist training and experience in paediatric audiology in an NHS context is an advantage.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

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Date posted

05 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year Pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9165-25-02-042A

Job locations

Rotherham Community Health Centre

Greasbrough Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S601RY

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience working as a Band5/6 Audiologist/Clinical Scientist in an NHS context carrying out Paediatric activity
Experience of behavioural hearing assessment in children of all ages
Experience of communicating with colleagues from other disciplines including paediatrics, ENT, education, speech and language therapy
Experience of organising and prioritising own workload
Experience of working as part of a team
Evidence of independent continuing professional development

Desirable

Experience of supervision of junior staff and trainees
Experience of using Audiology patient management system
Experience with SystmOne clinical records system
Experience of hearing rehabilitation with children including verification
Experience in the electrophysiological assessment of babies and older children including those referred from the Newborn Hearing Screen
Experience with working with Bone Anchored Hearing Implant devices

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of general responsibilities related to patient information and record keeping
Clinical experience and competence in assessment, diagnosis of a range of hearing conditions relating to children and/or adults
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver best possible clinical outcomes
Able to work with minimal supervision
Evidence of the ability to formulate treatment plans and record outcome measures for routine patients
Commitment to improving clinical practice and the delivery of evidence based patient focused care
Understanding of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

Demonstrable knowledge of hearing assessment and rehabilitation with complex adults and those with intellectual disabilities
Knowledge of fitting and verification of hearing aids in children

Qualifications

Essential

Qualification: BSc in Audiology, PTP Healthcare Science (Audiology) or MSc in Audiology equivalent. State registration with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (Audiologist)

Desirable

MSc in Clinical Audiology or evidence of further education
Higher training scheme qualification
Clinical Educators qualification
BAA Registration

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience working as a Band5/6 Audiologist/Clinical Scientist in an NHS context carrying out Paediatric activity
Experience of behavioural hearing assessment in children of all ages
Experience of communicating with colleagues from other disciplines including paediatrics, ENT, education, speech and language therapy
Experience of organising and prioritising own workload
Experience of working as part of a team
Evidence of independent continuing professional development

Desirable

Experience of supervision of junior staff and trainees
Experience of using Audiology patient management system
Experience with SystmOne clinical records system
Experience of hearing rehabilitation with children including verification
Experience in the electrophysiological assessment of babies and older children including those referred from the Newborn Hearing Screen
Experience with working with Bone Anchored Hearing Implant devices

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge and understanding of general responsibilities related to patient information and record keeping
Clinical experience and competence in assessment, diagnosis of a range of hearing conditions relating to children and/or adults
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver best possible clinical outcomes
Able to work with minimal supervision
Evidence of the ability to formulate treatment plans and record outcome measures for routine patients
Commitment to improving clinical practice and the delivery of evidence based patient focused care
Understanding of the principles of clinical governance

Desirable

Demonstrable knowledge of hearing assessment and rehabilitation with complex adults and those with intellectual disabilities
Knowledge of fitting and verification of hearing aids in children

Qualifications

Essential

Qualification: BSc in Audiology, PTP Healthcare Science (Audiology) or MSc in Audiology equivalent. State registration with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (Audiologist)

Desirable

MSc in Clinical Audiology or evidence of further education
Higher training scheme qualification
Clinical Educators qualification
BAA Registration

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.