Senior Paediatric Audiologist

We are seeking a motivated Senior Paediatric Audiologist to join our team at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust. This predominately clinical role focuses on high-level behavioural hearing assessment and rehabilitation for infants and children (6 months+), with a significant emphasis on our Complex Needs pathway.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Responsibilities:
• Lead behavioural hearing assessment clinics for a diverse paediatric population, including those with complex developmental and additional needs.
• Manage the full rehabilitative pathway, from initial hearing aid fittings to ongoing reviews, ensuring evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.
• Ensure all clinical activity adheres to IQIPS/UKAS quality standards and Trust clinical protocols.

• Leadership & Development:
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring, and pastoral support to junior audiologists, trainees, and apprentices.
• Drive service innovation through structured service reviews, clinical audits, and engagement in departmental research initiatives.
• Contribute to the safe strategic expansion of the service.

Location & Working Pattern:

• Alongside our main site at St Thomas' we run clinics at our satellite sites in Gracefield Gardens (Lambeth), Sunshine House (Southwark) and Kaleidoscope (Lewisham) and Acorns (Bexley).
• We are committed to fostering a healthy work-life balance and champion modern working patterns. The majority of our clinical team operates on a compressed four-day week (08:00-18:00).

Benefits

• Competitive salary: £58,133 to £65,261 per annum
• Robust environment for professional growth
• Encouragement to participate in research and advanced clinical training

Requirements

• Substantial experience in clinical audiology with majority to have been paediatric audiology
• Knowledge of the causes and appropriate management of hearing impairment in children
• Understanding of current approaches to hearing aid selection in children
• BSc in Audiology or equivalent