Paediatric Audiologist

Are you a Paediatric Audiology looking to work in a dedicated Paediatric service?

Fixed term contract 12 months - maternity cover (Nov-2027)

We are looking for a bright, committed, and enthusiastic individual to join the Children's Hearing Clinic Team at Northampton General Hospital Trust to cover maternity leave.

You will be working as part of an established team of dedicated Paediatric Audiologists as well as having the opportunity to work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team including Community Paediatricians and Teachers of the Deaf.

To apply for this position, you will need to have a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent). Recent paediatric Audiology experience in the NHS is desirable but not essential as training will be provided.

Be registered or in the process of registering with the RCCP/AHCS or HCPC.

Be interested to take an active role and contribute in the departments journey to secure IQIPS accreditation.

The Children's Hearing Clinic is a very busy hospital based clinic receiving referrals from a wide range of professionals across South Northants and also supports the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme. We are an integral part of the Children's Directorate and work very closely with our colleagues in Paediatrics and ENT as well as primary care, education and the voluntary sector.

To assist in the provision of a diagnostic service for the Paediatric Audiology Department, performing a full range of diagnostic audiological assessments on neonates, children and young people up to the age of 18 years old including children with learning disabilities, challenging behaviour and additional disabilities or special needs.

To provide aural habilitation for babies, children and young people, which includes providing counselling to distressed parents/guardians about their children's hearing loss and associated problems and make decisions about the most appropriate course of treatment for the patient in their care, seeking guidance of senior members of staff/Consultant Paediatrician where applicable.

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. Audiology Services in the county have recently collaborated. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values Compassion Accountability Respect Integrity Courage.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

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The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds.

This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

We need an excellent communicator who is proactive in the way they tackle tasks and can work well individually and as part of a team, with a good sense of humour and ability to work well under pressure. You must be able to work with babies, children…