Job summary The post-holder will have managerial and clinical oversight of the Croydon Children's Hearing service. The job will also involve working with children and young adults with complex needs. Main duties of the job Clinical Lead - Paediatric Audiology Band 8A, Full Time - 37.50 hours per week, Permanent This exciting role is working within a small friendly Paediatric Audiology team. The post is based at the Children's Crystal Development Centre. A multidisciplinary team centre, including community paediatricians, children's ENT, children's physiotherapy and occupational therapy, for children within the Croydon area. The post holder will be involved in the behavioural assessment and rehabilitation plus monitoring of children of all ages. The centre works towards best practice guidelines and IQIP standards. The service has recently had a UKAS readiness assessment and is working towards a full assessment. The post holder will have both managerial and clinical oversight of the service. We work closely with our partners within South West London and this includes engaging in reciprocal peer review arrangements and training. We have a Consultant Audiovestibular physician who performs the aetiological investigations on our caseload and have a close working relationship with the hearing support services in the borough. Currently the tertiary Paediatric Audiology service for Croydon is delivered by Guys and St Thomas' NHS Trust whom we work closely with to deliver the best care for our children and families. We are open to flexible working hours. Proposed Interview Date -24th April 2025 About us Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provide hospital and community services from a number of community and specialist clinics throughout Croydon. The Trust was formed on 1st August 2010 through the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust. Around 4,100 staff provide services for a population of over 360,000 people who are relatively young with a high level of ethnic diversity. Our main hospital site, Croydon University Hospital is one of the busiest in London. We're also leading the way in providing more healthcare outside hospitals at clinics, specialist centres and in people's homes. Our experienced district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons look after people of all ages across Croydon and our Children's Hospital at Home cares for children with long-term conditions without them having to come to hospital. Across the NHS everyone is working hard to meet growing demand and we're no exception. But with the right people on board, we are rising to this challenge, putting our people in the driving seat, encouraging innovation and transforming our services to give local people the quality of care they deserve. Croydon Health Services puts a great deal of importance on education and training throughout the careers of all of our staff. As well as offering access to a range of core skills training and professional development. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 8a Salary £59,490 to £66,239 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Outer) Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 199-NN-7035678-MT-FM Job locations Crystal Children's Development Centre Malling close Croydon CR0 7YD Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached supporting document which contains more information about the role in the job description and person specification Person Specification qualification Essential BSC or MSC in audiology Desirable Has MSc in Audiology Experience Essential worked as a paediaric audiologist Desirable has experience of VRA testing Registered Essential registered or in the process of registering with HCPC or RCCP Desirable registered with HCPC s a clinical scientist Person Specification qualification Essential BSC or MSC in audiology Desirable Has MSc in Audiology Experience Essential worked as a paediaric audiologist Desirable has experience of VRA testing Registered Essential registered or in the process of registering with HCPC or RCCP Desirable registered with HCPC s a clinical scientist 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. Employer details Employer name Croydon Health Services NHS Trust Address Crystal Children's Development Centre Malling close Croydon CR0 7YD Employer's website https://www.croydonhealthservices.nhs.uk/recruitment/ (Opens in a new tab)