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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.
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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:
1. Provide professional and operational leadership for the Paediatric Audiology Service
2. Lead and support an established team of audiologists, assistants and administrative staff
3. Maintain clinical credibility through highly specialist clinical practice where appropriate
4. Drive service development and modernisation of care pathways in line with national standards and local priorities
5. 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:
6. We are kind.
7. We are respectful.
8. 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
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Use of AI
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
9. Degree in Audiology or equivalent ( MSc Audiological Science, BTech MPPM with BAAT Parts 1 & 2, or equivalent recognised qualification)
10. Registration with RCCP or HCPC as a Clinical Scientist/Audiologist
11. Evidence of advanced/ specialist training in paediatric audiology and rehabilitation ( MSc modules, advanced clinical courses)
Desirable criteria
12. BSL qualification / Deaf Awareness training
Experience
Essential criteria
13. Experience of electrophysiological testing ( ABR, OAE) and advanced diagnostic techniques
14. Evidence of working at managerial level, including operational service delivery and staff management
15. Demonstrated involvement in service development, transformation projects, or leading quality improvement initiatives
16. Experience of financial responsibilities such as procurement, budget monitoring or resource allocation
17. Experience of teaching, training or presenting to a range of audiences including staff, students, external professionals
Desirable criteria
18. Significant clinical experience in paediatric audiology, including work with infants, children with complex needs, and rehabilitation
Knowledge
Essential criteria
19. In-depth theoretical and practical knowledge of paediatric audiology, advanced test techniques and national standards ( BSA, MCHAS, NHSP)
20. Knowledge and practical experience of paediatric hearing aid fitting, verification (REM/RECD) and rehabilitation pathways
21. Knowledge of ABR peer review and quality assurance processes
22. Up-to-date knowledge of digital hearing aid technology and software
23. Understanding of service accreditation (IQIPS) and clinical governance frameworks
Skills
Essential criteria
24. Excellent IT skills, including use of patient management systems (Auditbase, Cerner or equivalent), MS Office and audiology software
25. Ability to analyse and interpret complex information and present clearly in reports and presentations
26. Strong organisational and time management skills; able to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
27. Demonstrate clear clinical reasoning based on evidence-based practice
28. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including tact, active listening and negotiation
Benefits
We believe in bringing your authentic and best self to work, in order to deliver the best care to our patients. We are committed to supporting our employees holistically. Here is a snapshot of what is on offer at NELFT:
29. A long-standing and award-winning approach to equality and diversity with supportive networks for ethnic minority staff, staff with disabilities or long term/chronic conditions and LGBT staff.
30. A commitment to supporting colleagues to achieve a work life balance, through flexible working opportunities and our effortsto support our working parents and carers. This has resulted in us being recognised as a ‘Top 10 Family Friendly Employer’ from the Working Families Charity.
31. Proactive health and wellbeing support, including access to our employee assistance programme, staff psychological support, individual wellbeing conversations and a network of health and wellbeing ambassadors.
32. Detailed information about our wellbeing and benefits offer can be found in this link.
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s a job share, part time hours or another flexible pattern.