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JOB TITLE: Healthcare Scientist in Paediatric Audiology
GRADE: Band 7
LOCATION: Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh
CONTRACT DURATION: PERMANENT
HOURS: 37
SALARY SCALE: Band 7 (£50,861 to £52,769 per annum)
Closing Date for Applications: 31st December 2025
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Do you wish to be part of the solution?
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced audiologist to join our friendly and dedicated paediatric audiology team in Edinburgh. This is a full-time, permanent Band 7 position based in a purpose-built Children’s Hospital in the beautiful and historic city of Edinburgh.
About the Role
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
* Diagnostic ABR (dependent on experience)
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 5 days will be considered
Person Specification
Essential:
* ACHS registration as an Audiologist (or HCPC registration if a Clinical Scientist)
* 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 what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact verity.hill@nhs.scot or Diahann.whitefield@nhs.scot