Paediatric Audiologist

An opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated and competent Paediatric Audiologist to join the Paediatric Audiology service at Hertfordshire Community Trust on a permanent basis.

The Paediatric Audiology service provides second and third tier services to children and young people living within the West Hertfordshire area. There are three sites from which clinics are held, Watford, St. Albans and Hemel Hempstead. The post holder will be expected to cover clinics at all three sites as needed, therefore a full valid driving license and access to a car to use regularly for business purposes is essential (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010).

*Proposed interview date: 16-June-2026*

Job description

Please see attached job description for more details

Whilst it is not a legal requirement, Hertfordshire Community NHS Trust encourages and supports all staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

We are committed to supporting flexible working options for staff, wherever possible, and welcome discussions on flexible working patterns to support our staff to maintain a healthy work life balance.

The use of AI is monitored and if you have used it then you are required to declare this, as well as what type of AI tools you have used and for what purpose. We reserve the right to further test your individual knowledge and skills in relation to the requirements for the post through robust and thorough interview and assessment.

Person specification

Skills & Abilities

Essential

• Knowledge of normal child development
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Empathy for working with vulnerable families / carers

Physical skills, requiring precision, to test young children and the ability to use all the audiological equipment with care and control.

Good organisational skills in particular the ability to prioritise work when under pressure

Clinical analytical skills in the interpretation of complex clinical audiological data

Desirable

• Evidence of management and leadership skills
• An enquiring interest in Audiology

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Exemplar telephone manner
• Adaptable to meet service needs
• Good team player
• Regular attendance & good time keeping in the workplace

Desirable

• Ability to share knowledge and engage others in projects

Other Requirements

Essential

• Willingness to uphold the Trust's values

Eligible to live and work in the UK

Hold a full, valid, UK driving licence and have access to a car to use for business purposes (unless you have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010)

Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel spreadsheets and Access databases

Excellent numeracy skills

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Paediatric Audiology expertise underpinned by theoretical knowledge & experience - understanding of subject matter through additional training inhouse or externally.
• Expertise in paediatric audiology with BSC in Audiology or equivalent qualification.
• RCCP/ HCPC (State registration)
• STP, HTS in paediatrics, CAC, or equivalent experiential
• CPD portfolio

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the ear and balance systems
• Competent and has post qualifications experience in performing paediatric audiology assessments including history taking, performing ageappropriate hearing tests (audiometry, performance testing, VRA, tympanometry, stapedial reflexes, OAEs), ear examination, debriefing the parent/carer and agreeing an individual management plan

Experience in paediatric hearing aid work including performing RECDs with hearing aid fittings and reviews for children over 5 years of age.

Experience of participation in clinical audit and service development

Experience of teaching and training undergraduates and colleagues in Audiology

About the employer

Thank you for considering joining us at Hertfordshire Community NHS TrustYou'll find it a great place to work with many benefits offered to you as a member of our staffWe put our patients, their families and carers at the center of our vision - Outstanding Services and Healthier Communities Our staff are proud to be Innovative, Caring and Agile in their work to help achieve the Trust visionWe welcome diversity in our workforce and are interested in applicants from all backgrounds and agesWe don't want you to miss out so we'd like you to know that if we have a high level of interest in this role, the vacancy may close prior to the advertised closing date, so please make your application as soon as possible - Apply nowYou've made a great decision to apply to join to HCT - we're looking forward to taking the next steps of the journey with you.

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