Job summary
- Main area
- Children's Services
- Grade
- NHS AFC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Job share
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 395-HV008-26-A
- Employer
- NELFT NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harold Wood Clinic
- Town
- Romford
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 Per annum plus HCAS pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 04/03/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Clinical Lead Audiology
NHS AFC: Band 8a
Joining #TeamNELFT means you’ll become part of a welcoming and supportive working environment. We’re CQC rated Good, and we want you to join us on the journey towards an Outstanding rating. NELFT has sites across North East London, and Essex. We provide community and mental healthcare services to adults and children within these areas.
The Trust has award winning equality and diversity initiatives and staff health and wellbeing activities. We invest heavily in your development, because when you are valued and supported, we provide the best care to our patients. We are a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader, have been featured in the Working Families Top 10 Employers benchmark for five consecutive years, and we have achieved a Carers UK Level 1 Accreditation. Along with our staff networks and training opportunities, we work hard to embed a just and compassionate culture here at NELFT.
Find out more about NELFT careers and what makes our Trust a great place to work, in this video
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Audiology clinician to join NELFT NHS Foundation Trust as Clinical Lead for Paediatric Audiology within our Integrated Children’s Services in Havering.
This is a senior clinical leadership role for an individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality, family-centred audiology services for children and young people aged 0–19 years. You will work within a supportive, forward-thinking, multi-disciplinary environment and play a key role in shaping the future of paediatric audiology services across North East London.
If you enjoy combining clinical expertise with service leadership, working collaboratively across health, education and social care, and driving service improvement that makes a real difference to children and families, we would very much like to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a highly skilled, qualified Audiology clinician with strong leadership and management experience.
As Clinical Lead, you will:
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Provide professional and operational leadership for the Paediatric Audiology Service
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Lead and support an established team of audiologists, assistants and administrative staff
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Maintain clinical credibility through highly specialist clinical practice where appropriate
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Drive service development and modernisation of care pathways in line with national standards and local priorities
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Work closely with senior leaders, commissioners and multi-agency partners to deliver safe, effective and accessible services
You will have the opportunity to influence service direction at both Trust and regional level, while ensuring children, young people and their families remain at the heart of everything we do.
Working for our organisation
Our Values 2025 - 2030
Working with our colleagues, patients and carers, we have co-produced three new values that we aim to embed within our culture here at NELFT.
They are:
- We are kind.
- We are respectful.
- We work together with our communities.
Probationary Period
This post will be subject to a probationary period.
High Cost Area Supplement – London
This post also attracts payment for High-Cost Area Supplement of 15% of the basic salary. (minimum payment of £4,714 to a maximum of £5,941 - Per annum, pro rata for part time.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Detailed Job Description and Main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information about this role and working at Northeast London NHS Foundation Trust. We encourage you to refer closely to this when completing your application. We welcome your application even if you do not meet all the criteria listed in the person specification. Any development needs to help you succeed in the role, can be discussed at the interview stage.
Certificates of Sponsorship
Although we are a registered sponsor organisation, we are unable to offer sponsorship for all job roles. Please check your eligibility under the UKVI points-based system.
Use of AI
Please see attached document regarding acceptable use of AI during the recruitment process.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree in Audiology or equivalent (e.g. MSc Audiological Science, BTech MPPM with BAAT Parts 1 & 2, or equivalent recognised qualification)
- Registration with RCCP or HCPC as a Clinical Scientist/Audiologist
- Evidence of advanced/ specialist training in paediatric audiology and rehabilitation (e.g. MSc modules, advanced clinical courses)
Desirable criteria
- BSL qualification / Deaf Awareness training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of electrophysiological testing (e.g. ABR, OAE) and advanced diagnostic techniques
- Evidence of working at managerial level, including operational service delivery and staff management
- Demonstrated involvement in service development, transformation projects, or leading quality improvement initiatives
- Experience of financial responsibilities such as procurement, budget monitoring or resource allocation
- Experience of teaching, training or presenting to a range of audiences including staff, students, external professionals
Desirable criteria
- Significant clinical experience in paediatric audiology, including work with infants, children with complex needs, and rehabilitation
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of paediatric audiology, advanced test techniques and national standards (e.g. BSA, MCHAS, NHSP)
- Knowledge and practical experience of paediatric hearing aid fitting, verification (REM/RECD) and rehabilitation pathways
- Knowledge of ABR peer review and quality assurance processes
- Up-to-date knowledge of digital hearing aid technology and software
- Understanding of service accreditation (IQIPS) and clinical governance frameworks
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent IT skills, including use of patient management systems (Auditbase, Cerner or equivalent), MS Office and audiology software
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information and present clearly in reports and presentations
- Strong organisational and time management skills; able to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
- Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including tact, active listening and negotiation
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.
Application numbers
If you require any additional support during the application process please contact [email protected]. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment journey.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Pippa Ward
- Job title
- Assistant Director of Children Services - Havering
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 078 7200 5596
- Additional information
Alternative contact details:
Mohammad Mohit - Deputy Director - ONEL Children's Services
Mohammad [email protected]
Tel: 0300 555 1200 extension 52239
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