Overview
Due to an internal promotion, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an Audiologist with a keen interest in paediatric audiology to join our large and dynamic team. This role is suitable for an early Audiology professional or new graduate to begin a journey as a Paediatric Audiologist. Training will cover paediatric assessment and paediatric rehabilitation in children from 6 months of age, with support from current Paediatric Audiologists before working independently with an own caseload.
The role is chiefly clinical, involving a full range of paediatric assessments and rehabilitation challenges, with some service development responsibilities. The aim is for you to grow and develop as a paediatric audiologist within a team that continually strives to improve.
The training initially focuses on hearing assessment in children aged 5+, then expands to younger children and paediatric hearing aids. Once confident, you will lead and assist on behavioural hearing assessment clinics and on hearing aid reviews in children from 6 months of age, and assist with new paediatric hearing aid fittings and routine hearing aid reviews in infants.
Service locations and hours
Alongside our main site at St Thomas' we run regular clinics at satellite sites in Gracefield Gardens (Lambeth), Sunshine House (Southwark) and Kaleidoscope (Lewisham).
The majority of the clinical team work compressed hours (08:00-18:00) across 4 days; typically the post holder would be based at St Thomas' 2-3 days a week and at a satellite clinic 1-2 days a week.
About the service
The Children & Young People’s Audiology Centre in St Thomas' Hospital is recognised as a comprehensive non-consultant led audiological centre providing high-quality services for children in South East London. We have developed an innovative specialist hearing assessment service for autistic and complex needs children known as Hummingbird Clinic and participate in national and international research projects. The service is a UKAS accredited medical diagnostic service No. 9980.
Responsibilities
Professional/Clinical responsibilities
* To work independently as part of a multi-disciplinary team within professional boundaries, reporting to the Clinical Lead and Head of Service, seeking guidance from peers or senior staff when necessary.
* To perform audiological procedures according to national, professional and local protocols, documenting any contraindications or deviations in case notes and seeking justification when needed.
* To maintain empathy and rapport with patients during testing to maximise test quality and minimise anxiety, including identifying concerns and explaining procedures.
* To undertake behavioural clinical assessments of hearing in children over 6 months, using play audiometry, visual reinforcement audiometry, puretone audiometry, speech testing, and objective tests such as otoacoustic emissions, operating a comprehensive range of electromedical equipment and interpreting data under supervision.
* To assist in the selection, fitting and evaluation of personal hearing aids and other devices for children of all ages, providing demonstrations, advice and counselling to families and, where appropriate, the children themselves.
* To produce comprehensive and accurate reports for professionals, educational services and parents, on assessment and management of children seen.
* To maintain complete and accurate records on local and national databases.
* To work at any Paediatric Audiology Service community site as needed by service requirements.
* To carry out routine audiological assessments on family members of children identified with hearing loss as part of etiological investigations.
* To carry out hearing aid repair appointments including impression taking for children over 5 independently and for younger children under supervision.
* To support the assistant audiologist with clinic room preparation, stock management including hearing aid loan stock and general supplies.
Management and Leadership
* To assist in maintaining facilities and equipment in line with departmental protocols and report problems to senior staff.
* To assist in data collection and analysis for clinical audits, reports and service development proposals as required.
* To attend planning and administrative meetings as required by the Service Manager.
* To undertake duties consistent with the grade and service needs and to provide support to the assistant audiologist as required.
Clinical development, teaching and research
* To occasionally participate in research and service development projects as agreed with the Clinical Lead and Service Manager.
* To fulfil the requirements of professional registration and Continuing Professional Development with the relevant professional body.
* To maintain current awareness of audiological issues through reading journals and attending meetings, conferences and courses as agreed with the Service Manager.
* To attend mandatory training, participate in the Trust appraisal scheme and pursue further professional and personal development.
This advert closes on Sunday 21 Sep 2025
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