Senior Paediatric Audiologist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated Audiologist to join the Audiology Department at Kettering General Hospital, focusing primarily on paediatric audiology. The role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centred audiological care, including assessments, hearing aid fitting, and verification for children. The successful candidate will work closely with families and multidisciplinary teams, contributing to service development and ensuring compassionate care. Support for professional development will be provided.
Essential criteria
- BSc (Hon) Audiology or Equivalent (BAAT Part1+2)
- Registered to practice as an Audiologist/ Clinical Scientist with either Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)
- Evidence of CPD
- Extensive experience in the field of Paediatric Audiology
- Assessment, fitting & verification of hearing aids in paediatrics.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work in a team and independantly
- BSc (Hon) Audiology or Equivalent (BAAT Part1+2)
- Registered to practice as an Audiologist/ Clinical Scientist with either Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) or Academy of Healthcare Science (AHCS)
- Evidence of CPD
- Extensive experience in the field of Paediatric Audiology
- Assessment, fitting & verification of hearing aids in paediatrics.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Ability to work in a team and independantly
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 2d ago · Closes in 13d
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Audiologist to join the Audiology Department at Kettering General Hospital. While the department provides services for both adults and children, this role has a primary focus on paediatric audiology, supporting children and families across University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paediatric Audiologist or an Adult Audiologist looking to develop specialist skills within paediatric services. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centred audiological care, undertaking assessments, hearing aid fitting and verification for children while working closely with families and the wider multidisciplinary team. Support will be provided through structured training and professional development, enabling the successful candidate to enhance their clinical expertise and progress within a supportive and forward-thinking service.
You will contribute to the continued development of audiology services, ensuring children and their families receive safe, effective and compassionate care throughout their hearing healthcare journey.
Main duties of the job
- Conduct age-appropriate audiological assessments for children aged 6 months to 18 years using a range of behavioural and objective testing techniques.
- Lead Visual Reinforcement Audiome
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