Job summary
- Main area
- Audiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 8a
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 389-25-7444125
- Employer
- Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bradford Royal Infirmary
- Town
- Bradford
- Salary
- £55,690 - £62,682 per annum (pro rata)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/09/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Head of Paediatric Audiology
NHS AfC: Band 8a
Job overview
Closing Date: 16th September 2025.
Shortlisting to take place following closing date: Commencing 17th September 2025.
Interview expected to take place in the week following shortlisting: Commencing 30th September 2025.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, experienced Paediatric Audiologist to lead and manage the Paediatric Audiology team. The role is full time however part time applicants able to work 0.8 WTE or greater will be considered.
The Service has excellent links with a highly rated Newborn Hearing Screening Programme and the regional Cochlea Implant Service which are both based on the same Bradford Royal Infirmary site.
The service is extensively involved in the training of Audiologists having apprentices, BSc students and STP students. It has recently had an comprehensive renewal of Audiological equipment and is being supported by the Trust in working towards accreditation.
Main duties of the job
The postholder will be responsible for the clinical leadership and operational management of the Paediatric Audiology Service including initiation, implementation, coordination and evaluation of service development and research.
They will independently undertake highly specialised complex and non-routine scientific work on babies and children including subsequent management of their hearing loss and/or balance problems.
The postholder will work alongside the Head of Adult Audiology and will deputise in the absence of the Head of Audiology Services.
Working for our organisation
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:
- We value people
- We are one team
- We care
We’re keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- MSc in Audiology with a certificate of clinical competence, such as Certificate of Audiological Competence, Higher Training Scheme, Scientific Training Programme or equivalent.
- HPCP Registration with evidence of CPD in accordance with registration body.
Desirable criteria
- Mentorship/Supervision qualification
- Management/Leadership qualification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant experience in all aspects of audiological assessment and management of children of all ages
- Evidence of working within a multi disciplinary team
- Evidence of management/supervisory experience
- Evidence of leading and developing an area of Audiology
Desirable criteria
- Involvement /leadership of audit and research
- Involvement professionally at a regional or national level
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of Information Governance and Confidentiality
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
- Rob Gardner
- Job title
- Head of Audiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01274382584
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