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Paediatric Audiology Team Leader / Clinical Scientist (Band 7)
Paediatric Audiology Team Leader – Permanent, Part‑Time (30 hours)
Leeds Community Paediatric Audiology
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced paediatric audiologist/clinical scientist for a permanent part-time Band 7 position as Paediatric Audiology Team Leader in a busy but friendly community-based paediatric audiology team. The post involves working alongside existing paediatric audiologists and assistant staff at 3 purpose-built audiology test facilities in the city of Leeds. The post holder will lead the team both clinically and operationally under the supervision of the Audiology Service Manager. Clinically carrying out paediatric diagnostic hearing assessments and with onward referrals to the hospital ENT and audiology services.
Service improvement and development are central to the vision for community paediatric audiology service provision. The post holder will support the service as it works towards IQUIPS accreditation.
The team has monthly team meetings which include clinical and child protection supervision topics that staff are encouraged to contribute to.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Deliver high‑quality paediatric audiology care through face‑to‑face appointments within our community clinics.
- Provide day‑to‑day clinical support and guidance to team members, ensuring safe and effective practice.
- Chair the monthly Clinical Governance meeting, leading on clinical quality discussions and sharing key local and national updates that support continuous improvement.
Service Development Responsibilities
You’ll help drive improvement and innovation within the service by:
- Implementing new service developments and additional service offers where identified
- Supporting the development of clinical pathways in collaboration with partners across the city and wider region
- Leading, coordinating, and evidencing work towards IQIPS accreditation, ensuring continual quality improvement
Line Management Responsibilities
You will take an active role in supporting and developing the team through:
- Conducting appraisals and supporting ongoing professional development
- Managing annual leave requests and supporting workload planning
- Overseeing sickness absence, promoting staff wellbeing and appropriate workforce cover
- Managing performance or disciplinary processes when required, supported by service leadership and HR
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and essential requirements.
Please note: The advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications.
For more Information about this Job, please contact - Vicky Hodgson vhodgson1@nhs.net
Working for Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Who are we?
Leeds Community Healthcare provides a range of community-based health services across the whole city. We treat people in their homes, local health centres and community hospitals, and work in partnership with other local Trusts, charities and Leeds City Council.
We have a strong culture based on deeply-held values, and our focus at all times is on delivering high quality care to the people of Leeds. In our most recent CQC evaluation, we were rated "Good", with our Adult Services rated "Outstanding" for caring.
Perks of the job
Our benefits range from generous annual leave to access to NHS discount sites. You can find the full list of attractive benefits and rewards at www.leedscommunityhealthcare.nhs.uk click on the Join Our Team Tab.
Right to Work
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
