NHSL 231719 Healthcare Scientist in Paediatric Audiology (LI)
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About The Role
Band 7 Paediatric Audiologist – Full‑Time, Permanent
You will work alongside a team of paediatric audiologists and assistant staff, delivering high‑quality care to children aged 0–18 years. The role includes:
* Paediatric assessments from 8 months of age.
* Hearing aid habilitation for all age groups.
* Face‑to‑face clinics at The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People and Lauriston Building.
Clinical Responsibilities
You will be involved in a wide range of diagnostic and habilitative services, including:
* Visual Reinforcement Audiometry
* Performance and Pure Tone Audiometry
* TEAOE testing
* Otoscopy and Tympanometry
* Hearing aid fitting for all ages
Service Development
We are committed to continuous improvement and innovation. You will contribute to:
* Writing and implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
* Audit and quality improvement initiatives
* Supporting new service developments
An interest in training and mentoring is desirable, along with a strong vision for service quality and improvement.
Working Hours
* Clinics run Monday to Friday, 08:00–18:00
* Full‑time hours: 37 hours/week
* NHS Scotland is transitioning to a 36‑hour working week by 2026, with no impact on salary
* Job share over five days will be considered
Person Specification
Essential
* HCPC registration as an Audiologist.
* Experience in paediatric audiology including paediatric assessments and hearing aid fitting.
* Strong communication and organisational skills.
* Commitment to high standards of patient care.
Desirable
* Interest in service development and training.
* Familiarity with NHS systems and protocols.
For further information on the role and the person specification, please contact verity.hill@nhs.scot or Diahann.whitefield@nhs.scot.
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