Job summary
- Main area
- Audiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 271-SS-7245084
- Employer
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- London
- Salary
- £44,806 - £53,134 per annum inclusive
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/07/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Audiologist
Band 6
Job overview
Paediatric Audiologist
Band 6 (37.5 hours), Permanent
Due to an Internal promotion, we are offering an opportunity for a Paediatric Audiologist to join the Audiology Team at Great Ormond Street Hospital on a permanent basis.
The post will provide an excellent opportunity to develop your experience in Paediatric Audiology in a unique setting. The department has close links to the Cochlear Implant team.
Main duties of the job
There will be many opportunities to learn with the unique patient population found here alongside excellent CPD opportunities (Internal & External). Research experience is desirable with several active studies running. You will need a BSc in Audiology or equivalent.
You must also be HCPC/AHCS registered and have post qualification paediatric experience in the NHS or equivalent.
Working for our organisation
GOSH is committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for the role; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture where all staff are valued, respected and acknowledged. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed.
We particularly welcome applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions and LGBT+ community members.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants and employees are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud to be accredited as a Disability Confident Employer, a member of Business Disability Forum and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.
We have active and Executive supported BAME, LGBT+ and Allies, Disability and Long-Term Health Conditions and Women’s staff networks. Staff networks are employee-led groups formed around interests, issues and a common bond or background. Staff network members create a positive and inclusive work environment at Great Ormond Street Hospital by actively contributing to the Trust’s mission, values and efforts specific to inclusion. All of our staff networks are open to any employee.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachment/s below.
Person specification
GOSH Culture and Values
Essential criteria
- Our always values
- Understanding of Diversity and Inclusion challenges in the workplace.
Education, training and qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc or MSc in Audiological Science (or equivalent)
- Registration with Health Professions Council / RCCP (or working towards registration)
Desirable criteria
- Participation in research
Skills and abilities
Essential criteria
- Competent at carrying out a full range of audiological testing
- Competent at independently behaviorally assessing children developmentally over the age of 3 years.
- Competent at taking a lead in behaviorally assessing children developmentally under the age of 3 years.
- Competent at fitting a wide range of hearing aids
- Competent at taking a lead in clinical appointments and creating a management plan for children with hearing aids
Desirable criteria
- Ability to demonstrate good working practice through auditing
- Ability to communicate using sign language
Experience/Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Post qualification minimum 12 months paediatric experience, including experience in paediatric assessment and management
- Up to date knowledge of testing and current practices in audiology
- Knowledge of health service practices and understanding of clinical governance
Desirable criteria
- Interest and aptitude for research and development of the clinical service
- Experience fitting Bone Anchored hearing devices
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amjad Mahmood
- Job title
- Lead Audiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 02074059200
- Additional information
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