Job summary
An experienced, qualified Paediatric Audiologist to deliver a consistent skilled performance of a broad range of more complex, precision work or activities, and specialist areas. The Lead Paediatric Audiologist will be expected to carry out all aspects of clinical audiology using a range of test equipment and with a high degree of clinical autonomy. The Lead Paediatric Audiologist will be expected to deal with sensitive and emotive subjects with empathy and good counselling skills. Overcoming communication and motivational barriers to treatment with non-routine patients in all areas of Audiology. It is expected that the majority of the workload will be complex patients.
Main duties of the job
The Lead Paediatric Audiologist is expected to be responsible for the running of the Paediatric Audiology Service with escalation to the Head of Service. This includes staff / resource management and provision of Audiology clinical services Trust Wide, ensuring that national standards for clinical and professional practice are maintained at all times. There is particular emphasis on improving the patient experience and exploration of moving the department towards extended days and 6 day working to improve access to the service for the patients. The Lead Paediatric Audiologist will support the Trust and Care Group in delivery of objectives and strategic direction.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues. At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions. As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Basic audiology training
- Experience in carrying out Audiological Diagnostic testing and rehabilitation processes for various patient groups including paediatrics and complex patients.
- Experience in writing service level policies and procedures
- Experience in specialist audiological assessment and rehabilitation
- Experience of working with complex case loads
- Experience of communicating with the hearing impaired
- Experience of line management of staff
Desirable
- Experience of training others
- Experience of leading service development and audit projects
- Experience of developing and implementing research proposals
- Experience of writing and delivering research posters and academic presentations to a broad scientific audience
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Minimum BSc Audiology or equivalent
- BAA accredited Certificate to practice (eg BAAT part I and II, Yr 3 BSc, CAC, HCC, PTP, STP )
- Evidence of working in one or more specialist areas of audiology
Desirable
- MSc in Audiology/ M level credits in general audiology/specialist areas
- STP in Audiology or HTS specialist modules British Sign language qualification
- Leadership qualification
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Excellent manual dexterity and co-ordination to accurately manipulate equipment and small devices to include hearing aids and accessories and insert probe tubes accurately into ear canals
- Able to cope with frequent periods of moderate physical effort whilst working with patients and children such as sitting on the floor whilst testing and quickly responding to reaction
- Ability to make judgements involving complex facts which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Basic audiology training
- Experience in carrying out Audiological Diagnostic testing and rehabilitation processes for various patient groups including paediatrics and complex patients.
- Experience in writing service level policies and procedures
- Experience in specialist audiological assessment and rehabilitation
- Experience of working with complex case loads
- Experience of communicating with the hearing impaired
- Experience of line management of staff
Desirable
- Experience of training others
- Experience of leading service development and audit projects
- Experience of developing and implementing research proposals
- Experience of writing and delivering research posters and academic presentations to a broad scientific audience
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Minimum BSc Audiology or equivalent
- BAA accredited Certificate to practice (eg BAAT part I and II, Yr 3 BSc, CAC, HCC, PTP, STP )
- Evidence of working in one or more specialist areas of audiology
Desirable
- MSc in Audiology/ M level credits in general audiology/specialist areas
- STP in Audiology or HTS specialist modules British Sign language qualification
- Leadership qualification
Personal Attributes and Skills
Essential
- Excellent manual dexterity and co-ordination to accurately manipulate equipment and small devices to include hearing aids and accessories and insert probe tubes accurately into ear canals
- Able to cope with frequent periods of moderate physical effort whilst working with patients and children such as sitting on the floor whilst testing and quickly responding to reaction
- Ability to make judgements involving complex facts which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
