Job overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a well-motivated and enthusiastic Advanced Paediatric Audiologist to join us in the Paediatric Audiology team at Broomfield Hospital in Chelmsford.

The post holder will be fully competent in all areas of advanced paediatric hearing assessments, including diagnostic evoked potentials and behavioural hearing assessments. They will have a good knowledge of fitting and verifying hearing aids on children.

The post is a permanent position, part time (35.5 hours per week) but flexible working will be considered.

Previous experience in working in NHS Hospitals is essential.

The service will consider applications from current Band 6 audiologists for a developmental position. Applicants must meet the Band 6 job description and have a minimum of three years’ experience at Band 6 level.

The successful candidate will be supported through opportunities including Master’s level study, leadership development, and targeted skills development to support the 0–5 years pathway. Full engagement with the development programme will be expected, with progression to a Band 7 role anticipated within 12 months.

Main duties of the job

Act as the primary liaison with Specialist Teachers of the Deaf to ensure children receive appropriate amplification and radio aid support in educational settings. Assist in developing policies and procedures for the Paediatric Audiology Service alongside the Service Lead, and deputise for the site manager/service lead when required. Provide supervision, mentoring, and support to junior staff. Lead paediatric audits, sharing learning from incidents and events with the team. Ensure correct use and calibration of audiological equipment, including evoked potentials systems.

Perform advanced and routine diagnostic hearing assessments for children of all ages, including behavioural, speech, and objective tests (ABR, ABR under GA, ASSR, OAEs). Manage hearing aid assessments, fittings, validation (REM/RECD), and ongoing family support, utilising SONAR for peer review. Attend meetings, training, and CHSWG sessions, potentially acting as an officer. Compile departmental statistics, report via S4H, and monitor compliance with NHSP and BAA Quality Standards. Hold responsibility for a specialist area or basic management duties, such as staff appraisals.

Working for our organisation

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.