Trainee Paediatric Audiologist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 21/09/2026
- Closes
- 03/10/2026
Sponsorship verdict
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Role summary
This is a developmental Band 5 role for a Trainee Paediatric Audiologist. The postholder will perform a full range of hearing and audiological assessments for diagnosing hearing loss in children and fitting hearing aids to national standards. Appropriate training and support, including the Higher Training Scheme, will be provided to help the postholder progress towards becoming competent in a Band 6 role. Progression is subject to demonstrating competencies, completing relevant training, and successful application for a suitable vacancy.
Essential criteria
- Ability to facilitate communication with individuals who are deaf
- Computer literate Knowledge of basic audiological assessment techniques
- Understanding of paediatric hearing assessment principles
- Awareness of safeguarding children
- Understanding of clinical governance and scope of practice
- Ability to recognise own limitations and escalate appropriately
Desirable criteria
- Affinity
- Presentation skills
- Qualifications & Training
- BSc Audiology
- Registered with AHCS /HCPC
- There is a requirement to complete the Paediatric Audiology HTS
- British sign language training
- Deaf awareness training
- Personal Attributes & Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and families
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player - Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Time management
- Ability to communicate with deaf people - British sign language qualification
- Behavioural management skills for paediatric clinics
- Experience supporting students or trainees
- Knowledge & Experience
- Ability to facilitate communication with individuals who are deaf
- Computer literate Knowledge of basic audiological assessment techniques
- Understanding of paediatric hearing assessment principles
- Awareness of safeguarding children
- Understanding of clinical governance and scope of practice
- Ability to recognise own limitations and escalate appropriately
- Affinity
- Presentation skills
- Qualifications & Training
- BSc Audiology
- Registered with AHCS /HCPC
- There is a requirement to complete the Paediatric Audiology HTS
- British sign language training
- Deaf awareness training
- Personal Attributes & Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and families
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player - Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Time management
- Ability to communicate with deaf people - British sign language qualification
- Behavioural management skills for paediatric clinics
- Experience supporting students or trainees
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 1d ago · Closes in 12d
Plenty of time to prepare a strong application.
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Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT
Trainee Paediatric Audiologist
The closing date is 03 October 2026
Job summary
To perform the full range of hearing and audiological assessments necessary for the diagnosis of hearing loss including (pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, play audiometry, otoacoustic emissions, speech testing) and fit hearing aids to deaf and hearing impaired children to national standards
Appropriate training and support will be provided to help the postholder progress towards becoming competent in a Band 6 role via the Higher Training Scheme. This is a Band 5 developmental post. The postholder will be supported to develop paediatric audiology competencies through structured supervision, training and clinical exposure.
Progression to Band 6 is not automatic and is subject to:
- Demonstration of competencies aligned to Band 6 practice
- Completion of relevant training (e.g. Higher Training Scheme)
- Availability of a suitable vacancy and successful application at interview
The Band 5 role does not carry Band 6 responsibilities, and the postholder will remain accountable for working within Band 5 level of competence at all times.
Main duties of the job
Please see attached job description and personal specification for a full list of main duties and responsibilities for this role.
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