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Job summary

Main area
Paediatric Audiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 30 hours per week
Job ref
166-FC-7003483
Employer
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Town
Chesterfield
Salary
£37,338 - £44,962 pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
20/03/2025 08:00
Interview date
10/04/2025

Employer heading

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust logo

Paediatric Audiologist

NHS AfC: Band 6

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Children’s Hearing Services at Chesterfield Royal Hospital for us to offer a permanent Band 6 position in our Team. As an IQIPS accredited service we offer the opportunity to work within a highly skilled paediatric team and as a qualified audiologist this will offer you the opportunity to develop and extend your educational & clinical skills as well as participating in clinical audit allowing you to contribute to service developments. We are a dedicated team of 4 Paediatric Audiologists, 5 Clinical Scientists and 4 Newborn Hearing Screeners. We work with Derbyshire Hearing Support (Education) Services,a Paediatric Consultant with special interest in the aetiological investigations for some of our children, Paediatricians & the ENT Services.We provide a range of routine and specialist services including newborn hearing diagnostics, hearing rehabilitation, tinnitus management and APD assessment. Referrals are accepted from 0-16 years (19 for young people with complex needs).

This role will be based across different sites to deliver clinics; therefore, a full current driving licence is essential for this role You maybe occasionally be asked to transport equipment between the sites and therefore access to reliable transportation or a car is essential. (For applicants with a disability, suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed if necessary).

Main duties of the job

Working as a member of the Children’s Hearing Service, we are an Audiologist led service, the post holder will provide age-appropriate audiological assessments, hearing aid provision/ reviews and rehabilitation. This will include the provision of information, advice and emotional support to patients and their relatives/carers referred for investigation, diagnosis and treatment.

You will need to have a BSc/MSc in Audiology (or equivalent) and will also need to be AHCS or HCPC registered. Previous experience of working in an NHS Audiology position at Band 5 level or above and evidence of ongoing continuing professional development are essential.

Working for our organisation

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trustis situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles. Weserve a population of around 400,000 people, with a workforce of around 5000 staff and is rated “Good” by the CQC.

We are committed to working with our partners in health and social care to deliver long term financial sustainability and resilience in our performance to ensure we provide high quality services and excellent patient care.

If you are looking to develop your career and you arean enthusiastic, motivated compassionate, accountable individual who treats all colleagues, patients and our service users with respect and seeks to provide a high-quality service then we would love to hear from you.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description and person specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required for this opportunity.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc Audiology (or equivalent)
  • AHCS (RCCP) or HCPC registered

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in Adult Audiology
Desirable criteria
  • 5 years post qualification experience
  • Experience of working with children

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Good oral and written communication, interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Experience of IQIPS accreditation

Personal

Essential criteria
  • Professional appearance
  • Adaptable to meet service needs
  • Good team player
  • A car driver with a full current driving licence and own transport is essential

Trust Values

Essential criteria
  • Proud to CARE

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Award

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Bev Markham
Job title
Children’s Hearing Services Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01246 516137