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Job summary

Main area
Core
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 18 hours per week (Cross site)
Job ref
374-SR3867
Employer
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Eastbourne District Hospital
Town
Eastbourne
Salary
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
25/06/2026 23:59

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East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust logo

Paediatric Audiology Assistant

NHS AfC: Band 3

We are proud to provide ‘Outstanding’ care and be a great place to work.

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. 


We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. 


Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000+ dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people’s own homes. 


The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as ‘Good’ overall, and ‘Outstanding’ for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated ‘Outstanding’ and Eastbourne DGH was rated ‘Good’ Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. 

 

Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Audiology Team as a Paediatric Audiology Assistant. This job would suit someone who is already working with children and young people who would like to develop their skills and knowledge within a more specialist field and provide support for our amazing Families and Children and Young People who use Audiology services in East Sussex.

This role requires cross-site working so ability to work across East Sussex is essential. 

 

Main duties of the job

To support the Paediatric Audiology team with clinical and non-clinical duties.

 To act as a point of contact for the Paediatric Audiology Service, ensuring that parents/carers, children and young people and colleagues within the Trust receive a courteous and supportive response to a range of queries and requests for information.

To support to the newborn hearing screening team when necessary.

Working for our organisation

A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. 

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

Statement on the Use of AI

We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective.

Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application.

We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Person specification

Level 3 child care qualification or equivalent qualification

Essential criteria
  • Level 3 childcare

experience of working with children and young people

Essential criteria
  • substantial experience working with CYP

experience of working with deaf CYP

Desirable criteria
  • experience of working with deaf CYP

BSL qualifiaction

Desirable criteria
  • BSL level 1 or above

experience of working in NHS and SEND

Desirable criteria
  • worked as supportive role in NHS
  • worked with Children with SEND

Infomration governance

Desirable criteria
  • demonstrates knowledge of IG e.g confidentiality, health records

ability to travel

Essential criteria
  • able to travel cross site

Employer certification / accreditation badges

NHS Pastoral Care Quality AwardVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyDisability confident leaderImproving working livesCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality MarkGold Award 2026 - Wellbeing at Work - East Sussex

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
James Penfold
Job title
Paediatric Clinical Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07583 178201
Additional information

Vanessa Sharp

Audiology Clinical Lead

[email protected]

07484510698

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