Job summary We are looking for a full-time or part-time Band 6 Audiologist or Clinical Scientist (Audiology) to join the paediatric audiology service at Oxford University Hospitals. This is an ideal post for an Audiologist / Clinical Scientist who would like to further develop their paediatric audiology skills. The role includes the assessment and habilitation of children of all ages including those considered non-routine. Applicants interested in maintaining their adult audiology skills are encouraged to apply as there is some flexibility around caseload. Main duties of the job The role includes undertaking developmentally appropriate audiological assessments in children of all ages, including those considered non-routine, together with and hearing aid fitting and verification. In addition, involvement with service development is expected, and the post holder will work with the paediatric audiology Team Leaders and the Head of Paediatric Audiology in delivering this. Supervision of colleagues in training will be required including more junior audiologists and those on formal training programmes (e.g. degree apprenticeships and STP). In addition, a small amount of adult audiology work will be required to support ENT clinics; further adult audiology work is also a possibility for the interested candidate. 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 AHCS as an Audiologist. Evidence of further specialist training and experience in paediatric audiology in an NHS context is an advantage. About us OUH is one of the UK's largest teaching hospital trusts. We provide a comprehensive paediatric audiology service including assessing babies referred from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, the behavioural and objective assessment of children of all ages and the habilitation of children with hearing loss. The paediatric audiology service sits alongside a busy adult audiology service which has a predominantly non-routine caseload, and an auditory implant programme which includes cochlear implants, bone anchored hearing aids and middle ear implants. You would be joining a large team comprising Audiologists, Assistant Audiologists, Clinical Scientists (Audiology), Hearing Therapists and administrative colleagues. We are actively involved in training and have colleagues on degree apprenticeship and STP programmes. In addition, all staff have regular CPD opportunities. The service has undergone significant development over recent years and is actively working towards IQIPS accreditation. Date posted 20 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working Reference number 321-NOTSS-7051890-B6 Job locations John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way Oxford OX3 9DU Job description Job responsibilities For the detailed job description and person specification, please see attached documents. You are encouraged to get in touch for an informal discussion of the role. Job description Job responsibilities For the detailed job description and person specification, please see attached documents. You are encouraged to get in touch for an informal discussion of the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Audiology, PTP Healthcare Science (Audiology) or MSc in audiology with CAC / HTS, or STP in neurosciences (audiology modality) State registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (audiology modality) or with AHCS as a Healthcare Scientist Desirable MSc Audiology Evidence of further specialist training / qualifications in paediatric audiology BSL level 1 Experience Essential Evidence of recent CPD activities Experience working as a band 5/6 specialist paediatric audiologist / Clinical Scientist in an NHS context Experience of behavioural hearing assessment in children of all ages Experience of supervision of junior staff and trainees Experience of communicating with colleagues from other disciplines including paediatrics, ENT, education, speech and language therapy Excellent understanding of child development Desirable Research experience Experience of hearing aid fitting and verification in children including real ear measurements and RECD. Experience of clinical audit Personal knowledge and skills Essential High level of knowledge / competence in paediatric audiology, including assessing the hearing of children with additional needs Experience of running own paediatric audiology clinic Able to work with minimal supervision Good analytical skills Reliable clinical judgement Desirable Knowledge of Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) Knowledge / skill in hearing aid fitting in children Ability to give formal presentations at local and national meetings / conferences Behavioural skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information to people from a variety of educational backgrounds in emotionally challenging situations Ability to communicate with children and adults with hearing loss Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to show empathy Positive attitude and enthusiastic approach, with can-do attitude even when under pressure Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders Resilient and able to multi-task and prioritise competing demands Aligned to the Trust values. Committed to own personal development Desirable Able to travel to peripheral clinics Technical skills Essential Excellent manual dexterity and coordination to accurately manipulate equipment and small devices to include hearing aids and accessories and insert probe tubes accurately into ear canals Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office and specialist audiological software Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc Audiology, PTP Healthcare Science (Audiology) or MSc in audiology with CAC / HTS, or STP in neurosciences (audiology modality) State registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist (audiology modality) or with AHCS as a Healthcare Scientist Desirable MSc Audiology Evidence of further specialist training / qualifications in paediatric audiology BSL level 1 Experience Essential Evidence of recent CPD activities Experience working as a band 5/6 specialist paediatric audiologist / Clinical Scientist in an NHS context Experience of behavioural hearing assessment in children of all ages Experience of supervision of junior staff and trainees Experience of communicating with colleagues from other disciplines including paediatrics, ENT, education, speech and language therapy Excellent understanding of child development Desirable Research experience Experience of hearing aid fitting and verification in children including real ear measurements and RECD. Experience of clinical audit Personal knowledge and skills Essential High level of knowledge / competence in paediatric audiology, including assessing the hearing of children with additional needs Experience of running own paediatric audiology clinic Able to work with minimal supervision Good analytical skills Reliable clinical judgement Desirable Knowledge of Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) Knowledge / skill in hearing aid fitting in children Ability to give formal presentations at local and national meetings / conferences Behavioural skills Essential Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex information to people from a variety of educational backgrounds in emotionally challenging situations Ability to communicate with children and adults with hearing loss Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to show empathy Positive attitude and enthusiastic approach, with can-do attitude even when under pressure Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders Resilient and able to multi-task and prioritise competing demands Aligned to the Trust values. Committed to own personal development Desirable Able to travel to peripheral clinics Technical skills Essential Excellent manual dexterity and coordination to accurately manipulate equipment and small devices to include hearing aids and accessories and insert probe tubes accurately into ear canals Computer literate with experience of working with the Microsoft Office and specialist audiological software 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address John Radcliffe Hospital Headley Way Oxford OX3 9DU Employer's website https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)