Job overview

Permanent | Full-time (PT considered) | Proposed interview date is Tuesday the 15-Sept-2026 

We're looking for a dedicated and experienced person to join us as Chief Audiologist. This is a fantastic chance to take on a leadership position within a dynamic paediatric audiology service.

As Chief Audiologist, you will work at an advanced clinical level, managing complex paediatric caseloads and playing an important role in service development. You'll collaborate with the senior management team to deliver high-quality care, improve service pathways, and support workforce development initiatives.

You will bring:

• A recognised qualification in Audiology (BSc, Diploma in Audiology, or HND MPPM with BAAT/BAA Parts I & II or equivalent)

• Registration with AHCS, HCPC, or equivalent experience

• Evidence of postgraduate (M-level) study or equivalent experience

• A background in paediatric audiology and complex case management

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills

Main duties of the job

Reporting into the Hearing Services Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Perform the full range of advanced audiological assessments and interventions

• Lead specialist clinics for complex paediatric cases

• Develop areas of advanced practice within the team

• Take a lead role in a defined clinical specialism

• Support training and supervision of junior staff, students, and trainees

• Line management

• Contribute to service delivery planning, facility management, and quality improvement

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children’s Health.

We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.

We’re proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children’s as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England — and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire — in the latest NHS Staff Survey.

Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values — Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we’re excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.

We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts — helping you thrive at work and beyond.