Job summaryWe are seeking a Senior Paediatric Audiologist to join our Paediatric Audiology Service, supporting children and families across North West London.
The service delivers comprehensive paediatric audiology care, including assessment of babies referred through the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, behavioural and objective hearing assessments for children of all ages, and the habilitation of children with hearing loss. We also provide a specialist Bone Conduction Hearing Implant (BCHI) service. The Paediatric Audiology Service works closely alongside Adult Audiology Services and the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme to ensure seamless care.
The department is an accredited Scientist Training Programme (STP) training centre with the National School of Healthcare Science. The post holder will provide clinical supervision, training and mentoring to STP trainees and junior staff, and will be expected to maintain ongoing professional development.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a positive, caring and patient-centred approach, with the ability to remain calm, organised and adaptable in a busy clinical environment. You will contribute to the continued development and delivery of a high-quality service.
The service is UKAS accredited and the post-holder will be involved in maintaining accreditation through managing the audit cycle, in addition to contributing to the wider quality assurance programme.
Main duties of the jobTo provide a diagnostic service for the Paediatric Audiology Department both on the hospital site and in the community, performing diagnostic Audiological assessment mainly on neonates and children. To include children with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and additional disabilities or special needs.
To provide aural habilitation for babies and children which includes providing counselling to distressed parents/guardians about their children's hearing loss and associated problems, and to have the ability to make decisions about the most appropriate course of treatment for the patient in their care.
To assist in the day to day running of the Paediatric Audiology Service. To include maintenance of highest levels of health and safety.
To be involved in the education and training requirements of the department and provide clinical supervision of trainee and assistant audiologists in Audiological techniques. To offer support to trainees studying for professional exams and existing staff. To carry out general duties and maintain a programme of continuing professional development working towards high levels of professional competence.
To be involved in IQIPS accreditation process and service development.
About usAt Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care. Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.
Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.
DetailsDate posted09 October 2026Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 6Salary
Learn more about the general tasks related to this opportunity below, as well as required skills.
47,951 to 56,863 a year
pa inclusive
ContractPermanentWorking pattern
Full-time,
Compressed hours
Reference number290-SCCS-2375Job locationsTrust wideFulham Palace RoadLondonW6 8RFUnited KingdomJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.
Job description
Job responsibilitiesThe full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. For both overviews please view the Job Description attachment with the job advert. Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
EssentialBSc in Clinical Audiology or equivalent qualification & level of knowledgeState registration as Clinical Physiologist in Audiology with RCCP or equivalent, HCPCDesirableMembership of BAA, BSA (British Society of Audiologists)
Experience
EssentialExperience of working with childrenKnowledge of child developmentKnowledge of audit and researchEvidence of Continuing Professional DevelopmentDesirableExperience of working in the community setting
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
EssentialAnalytical and Judgmental SkillsSkills for assessing and interpreting test resultsAbility to apply information to the use and application of appropriate hearing aids for Paediatric usersExcellent interpersonal skillsDaily communication and interaction with colleagues using tact, empathy and motivationDesirableEvidence of teaching skills
Person Specification
Education/ Qualifications
EssentialBSc in Clinical Audiology or equivalent qualification & level of knowledgeState registration as Clinical Physiologist in Audiology with RCCP or equivalent, HCPCDesirableMembership of BAA, BSA (British Society of Audiologists)
Experience
EssentialExperience of working with childrenKnowledge of child developmentKnowledge of audit and researchEvidence of Continuing Professional DevelopmentDesirableExperience of working in the community setting
Skills/Knowledge/ Abilities
EssentialAnalytical and Judgmental SkillsSkills for assessing and interpreting test resultsAbility to apply information to the use and application of appropriate hearing aids for Paediatric usersExcellent interpersonal skillsDaily communication and interaction with colleagues using tact, empathy and motivationDesirableEvidence of teaching skillsDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. xohmjla Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressTrust wideFulham Palace RoadLondonW6 8RFUnited KingdomEmployer's websiteEmployer detailsEmployer nameImperial College Healthcare NHS TrustAddressTrust wideFulham Palace RoadLondonW6 8RFUnited KingdomEmployer's website
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