Healthcare Scientist in Paediatric Audiology

Royal Hospital for Children and Young People, Edinburgh

£50,861 – £52,769 per annum (Band 7)

Permanent/37 hours per week

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.

To apply, please visit our website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=232118

Closing date: 31st December 2025