Team Leader – Paediatric Audiology: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

Please note this role includes participation in a 7-day a week working rota to support the service. Core hours of service are 9am – 5pm. Flexible working patterns can be discussed at interview.

We are looking for an experienced paediatric audiologist to join our dynamic team. The post-holder will provide paediatric assessments (in Tier 2 clinics), participate in paediatric hearing aid fitting and review appointments (in Tier 3 clinics)and electrophysiology testing as part of the newborn hearing screening programme.

The post holder should have experience at senior level in providing the audiological assessment and/or habilitation of children and young people aged 0-18 years.

The post holder will also be responsible for staff training and management.The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team and work closely with the Clinical Lead for Paediatric Audiology Services in the development of the service.They will work alongside other team leaders managing the Adult hearing services, the Vestibular service, the Tinnitus and Hyperacousis service, the Paediatric service and Private hearing aid service.

Clinical work is undertaken primarily at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford, but the post holder will also be required to undertake clinical work at outreach clinics and home visits.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of clinical audiology services, training and service development, in close working with the Paediatric Service Lead and Head of Department.

The post holder will be expected to take forward the modernisation of the service and to develop innovative and patient focused models of care.This will cover the maintenance of demonstrably high professional standards in respect of:o The scientific, technical, therapeutic, rehabilitation and clinical activity of the serviceo Patient careo The effective and efficient use of resources and the management of workloado The provision of professional advice consistent with the responsibilities and expertise of the departmento Service developmento Teaching and training on junior staff

The post holder will be responsible for providing routine and specialist clinical services, primarily in paediatric Audiology and depending on service needs in adult audiology.

The post holder will have a key role in providing training to HTS, BSc students and members of staff, as well as leading service development for paediatrics.Deputise for the Paediatric Audiology Service Lead and Deputy Head of Department when necessary.

The post holder will develop close working relationships with the clinical teams in ENT, the community Audiological teams and Educational Sensory Support Teams.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• MSc in Audiology or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
• Be a member of an appropriate professional body (AHCS – Healthcare Scientist or HCPC – Clinical Scientist
• A certificate of Audiological Competence or equivalent HTS Modules
• Be a member of the British Academy of Audiology or other professional organisation
• Management Skills and leadership skills: Must be able to prioritise own work effectively and be able to direct activities of others
• Ability to make decisions autonomously, when required on difficult issues, working to tight and often changing timescales
• Demonstrates modernised thinking, and experience with service redesign in association with a wide range of health care partners.
• IT Skills, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate keyboard skills and Auditbase or equivalent Audiology PAS System
• Equality and Diversity Needs: to have a thorough understanding of and commitment to equality of opportunity and good working relationships both in terms of day-to-day working practices, but also in relation to management systems

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Have advanced current practical and theoretical knowledge and experience of clinical diagnostic and rehabilitative paediatric audiology, scientific updates and Audiology support services
• CPD – Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
• Have experience in specialised areas e.g. Vestibular testing, physiological measurements or central auditory testing
• Have experience of working both as an independent practitioner and supervisor for as wide range of Audiological assessment and rehabilitative techniques and outcomes.

Desirable

• Possess a thorough and current knowledge of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and generic operational working of the organisation
• Have management experience at a senior level in Audiology with knowledge of HR issues relating to the management of staff
• Have experience in service development
• Experience of managing and motivating a team and reviewing performance of the individuals
• Experience in communicating on difficult and controversial issues including performance and change.

Closing Date: 15 November 2026