Job summary Full time, permanent post 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 Certificates of Sponsorship For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles Date posted 04 April 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 C9165-25-02-042 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. 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. 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 The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust Address Rotherham Community Health Centre Greasbrough Road Rotherham South Yorkshire S601RY Employer's website https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)