Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Paediatric Audiologist to step into a leadership role within our dynamic and fast-paced paediatric audiology team.
This position involves providing clinical leadership to a multidisciplinary team comprising audiologists, audiology assistants, and administrative staff. The successful candidate will also collaborate closely with a range of professionals, including Teachers of the Hearing Impaired, ENT consultants, and referrers across the region, to ensure the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
The role involves conducting both routine and complex paediatric hearing assessments, including newborn evaluations as part of the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP), as well as hearing aid fittings. Responsibilities also include carrying out clinical audits, observing and supporting staff development, representing the audiology department in external meetings, and assisting in the overall management of the service in the absence of the Head of Service.
About us
CHFT is an integrated Trust of 6,500+ colleagues providing hospital and community services to patients and communities across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are rated as 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission, are a top performing Trust for Elective Recovery, Emergency and Cancer Care and widely acknowledged as a national digital lead when it comes to caring for people across our local and regional systems.
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Details
Date posted
18 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
47,810 to 54,710 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
372-SURG1992
Job locations
Acre Mills outpatients
Acre Street
Huddersfield
HD3 3EA
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role. Job description
Job responsibilities
Our people are at the core of everything we do, hence our commitment to One Culture of Care. Our focus is to care for and support each other in order to provide outstanding compassionate care to our patients. That is why we are looking for an inclusive collaborative, creative, innovative and compassionate leader to join us in this role.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential

• Audiologist with BSc (Hons)/BAAT 1+2, and post qualification experience to include paediatric audiology
• Registered with either AHCS or HCPC

Desirable

• Mentorship training
• external ABR training
• Paediatric training

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
Essential

• Significant experience in paediatric audiology
• Experience in undertaking electrophysiological hearing assessment
• Able to fit a wide variety of hearing aids using appropriate methods and validation

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential

• Ability to work individually and in a team
• Ability to communicate with colleague's other healthcare professional
• Ability to prepare reports in a timely manner
• Leadership and organisational skills
• Evidence of a high standard of Audiology

Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
Essential

• Audiologist with BSc (Hons)/BAAT 1+2, and post qualification experience to include paediatric audiology
• Registered with either AHCS or HCPC

Desirable

• Mentorship training
• external ABR training
• Paediatric training

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE
Essential

• Significant experience in paediatric audiology
• Experience in undertaking electrophysiological hearing assessment
• Able to fit a wide variety of hearing aids using appropriate methods and validation

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)
Essential

• Ability to work individually and in a team
• Ability to communicate with colleague's other healthcare professional
• Ability to prepare reports in a timely manner
• Leadership and organisational skills
• Evidence of a high standard of Audiology