We are proud to provide 'Outstanding' care and be a great place to work. East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust provides safe, compassionate and high quality hospital and community care to the half a million people living in East Sussex and those who visit our local area. We are one of the largest organisations in East Sussex with an annual income of £700 million and we are the only integrated provider of acute and community care in Sussex. Our extensive health services are provided by over 8,000 dedicated members of staff working from two acute hospitals in Hastings and Eastbourne, three community hospitals in Bexhill, Rye and Uckfield, over 100 community sites across East Sussex, and in people's own homes. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated us as 'Good' overall, and 'Outstanding' for being Caring and Effective. The Conquest Hospital in Hastings and our Community Services were rated 'Outstanding' and Eastbourne DGH was rated 'Good' Our two acute hospitals have Emergency Departments and provide 24 hour a day care, offering a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, outpatient and maternity services, supported by a full range of diagnostic and therapy services. Job overview An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust UKAS IQIPs accredited Paediatric Audiology department for the position of Senior Paediatric Audiologist. Main duties of the job We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated Senior Paediatric Audiologist who is currently working or has recently worked in an NHS paediatric audiology role, with experience of paediatric assessment and rehabilitation, to join our small, friendly, IQIPs accredited paediatric audiology team. As well as being fully competent in managing both routine and non-routine caseloads, you will be able demonstrate excellent communication skills, deliver a family friendly service and have high professional standards for the care you deliver. You will have experience of completing service evaluations and audit and contributed to service developments in your current role. You will have an ability to work autonomously and exercise good judgement based on current audiology national guidance and standards. Although this is a paediatric role, you will work with our colleagues in adult services to support training and development of all staff and ensure our service users benefit from both paediatric and adult audiologists working within the same team through knowledge and skill sharing. Access to a car is essential as clinics are held in both acute and community settings across East Sussex. You will be a registered Clinical Scientist (Audiology) or Audiologist with evidence of continued professional development in paediatrics which you put in to practice. You will be a member of the BAA and may be activity involved in the audiology profession development. Working for our organisation A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation. In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year. There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today. Statement on the Use of AI We value the individuality that each candidate brings to the application process. While we understand that AI tools are widely available, we strongly discourage applicants from using AI-generated content when applying for jobs with us. We believe that your application should reflect your true skills, experiences, and motivations, which are best conveyed through your own words and unique perspective. Using AI for your application may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills, and experience and may result in a disconnect between your qualifications and our assessment of your application. We encourage applicants to take the time to thoughtfully complete their applications; by doing so, you allow us to better understand your true potential and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of your application. Over reliance on AI-generated content may diminish your chance of success. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the job description and personal specification for more information. We look forward to seeing your application. For any further questions please get in touch, we'd be happy to talk to you. Person specification Qualifications and registration Essential criteria Registered audiologist or clinical scientist with HCPC or AHCS STP, MSc, BSC or BAAT part 1 and 2 audiology Desirable criteria BSL stage 1 work experience Essential criteria 2 years post qualification experience currently working or recently ( currently working in NHS evidence of delivering paeditric assessment and rehab audit and service evaluation Essential criteria experince of contributing to service audit and or evaluation skills and knowledge Essential criteria working within BSA and BAA standards Desirable criteria working knowledge of NHSP BAA membership cross site travel Essential criteria UK driving licence Patients come first at East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust. Our vision is to be: The healthcare provider of first choice for the people of East Sussex. Our mission is to: Deliver better health outcomes and an excellent experience for everyone we provide with healthcare services. Our strategic objectives are to: Improve quality and clinical outcomes by ensuring that safe patient care is our highest priority. Play a leading role in local partnerships to meet the needs of our local population and improve and enhance patients' experiences. Use our resources efficiently and effectively for the benefit of our patients and their care to ensure our services are clinically, operationally and financially sustainable. Our aims are that all services delivered by the Trust are: Safe Effective Caring Responsive and Well led Employer certification / accreditation badges