Principal Audiologist

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Principal Audiologist

The closing date is 12 April 2026

We are looking for a motivated, inspirational and exceptional leader to join our large, friendly, paediatric audiology team.

This is a split role with approximately 50% of clinical and 50% managerial responsibilities. You will work alongside the other Principal Audiologists in providing the daily operational leadership of the service. You will be expected to both deliver and support junior colleagues with a range of paediatric assessments and (re)habilitation from birth through to transition. Managerial responsibilities will include line management, service evaluation and improvement and quality assurance as well as day to day leadership support.

Main duties of the job

As a Principal Audiologist you will be a senior member of a team, providing a comprehensive and effective paediatric audiology service for children referred from South-East London and beyond.

The post-holder will take an important clinical role in all functions of the Service, with responsibility for the skilled performance of a wide range of complex audiological work under the overall direction of the Clinical Lead and Head of the Service. You will be responsible for training and supporting junior colleagues and students and in the absence of the Head of Service and the Clinical Lead you will be expected to takeover all clinical responsibility for the Service.

The post holder will actively contribute to the development of the Service as a centre of excellence by taking lead responsibility for one or more clinical functions of the Service. You will be responsible for carrying out service improvement and research projects as well as contributing to quality assurance and audit.

As a Principal Audiologist you will be responsible for line managing clinical staff and supporting their clinical and professional development.

About us

Guy's and St Thomas' Paediatric Audiology Service is the largest of its kind in the UK, operating as a non-medical consultant-led centre of excellence. We are proud to be a UKAS Accredited Medical Diagnostic Service (No. 9980), a testament to our commitment to the highest clinical standards and quality assurance. Joining us means working at the forefront of the profession within a supportive, innovation-driven culture that provides a robust platform for the next stage of your clinical or managerial career.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached document, including the full Job Description and Person Specification for details of the role.

Person Specification Knowledge

• MSc in Audiology or equivalent level of knowledge acquired through post-graduate study or extensive clinical experience
• Evidence of relevant CPD
• Registered or in the process of registration as a Clinical Scientist
• Formal counselling in relation to childhood disability
• Undertaken relevant elements of the BAA HTS
• Training in management skills in an NHS setting

Experience

• Experience in supervising clinical staff
• Experience in quality assurance and audit
• Experience in people management
• Experience in research and service improvement
• Experience working in a UKAS accredited service

Skills

• Extensive clinical experience and knowledge in electrophysiological hearing assessment in relation to children and young people
• Extensive clinical experience and knowledge in behavioural hearing assessment in relation to children and young people
• Extensive clinical experience and knowledge in hearing aid fitting and management in relation to children and young people
• Thorough understanding of the concept and practical implications of clinical governance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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