Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust
Fixed Term: 12 months | Full-time | Proposed Interview Date 12-Mar-2025
We're looking for a Senior Audiologist to become part of our committed and skilled team at Sheffield Children's. As an IQIPS accredited centre, we provide high-quality care in Paediatric Audiology and rehabilitation (excluding cochlear implantation).
Our team includes Audiologists, Apprentices, Scientists, an Educational Audiologist, a Specialist Health Visitor, and a Specialist Paediatrician. Together, we offer a holistic service with a focus on professional development for all staff. This role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your experience in paediatric audiology.
You'll have the chance to work with a range of hearing aids, including bone-anchored hearing devices, and contribute to services such as paediatric balance assessment and complex listening difficulties clinics. As well as direct clinical care, we also run a comprehensive audit programme, supporting staff to contribute to service development.
If you're looking to take your career to the next level in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Chief Audiologist, your responsibilities will include:
Clinical Practice
* Perform full range of audiological diagnostics and rehabilitation in paediatric audiology (Tester 1 & 2 roles).
* Work off-site (e.g., outreach clinics, theatre, schools).
* Be responsible for decisions on direct referrals.
* Conduct clinical audits and contribute to research.
* Help with annual calibration of audiological equipment.
* Work in the audiologist-led grommet clinic.
Management
* Lead a specific area within the department (e.g., training, audit, outreach clinics, ENT, scheduling).
* Support training for staff and students.
* Help maintain IQIPS accreditation.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:
1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children's Health
We work with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.
As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children's health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.
Sheffield Children's provides great benefits to support your wellbeing, with excellent annual leave and pension schemes, health programmes, and exclusive discounts--helping you succeed at work and beyond.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
Please note that Sheffield Children's uplift pay to meet the Real Living Wage, which is £12.60 per hour.
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone's success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver.
Person Specification
* Registered with AHCS /HCPC or equivalent
* BSc Audiology or Diploma in Audiology / HND MPPM or equivalent, with BAA (T) parts I and II
* Leadership Qualification
* Trainers / assessors award
* MSc level credits in Paediatric Audiology
Experience
* Experience as a registered Paediatric Audiologist
* Training of audiology students
* Digital hearing aid fitting
* Working in a multi professional / agency team
* Paediatric hearing aid fitting
* Research and audit involvement
* Audit completion and presentation
* Diagnostic testing
* Vestibular testing
* Tinnitus counselling
* Testing children with additional needs
Knowledge and Skills
* Child protection
* Paediatric audiological assessment
* Paediatric audiological (re)habilitation
* Diversity
* Aurical
* Teaching and training
Personal Attributes
* Ability to facilitate communication with individuals who are deaf
* Ability to be flexible and problem solve
* Ability to react positively to change in the clinic environment
* Team player
* Time management
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.
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