Deputy Head of Audiology & Paediatric Clinical Lead
Band 8b
Main area Audiologist Grade Band 8b Contract Permanent Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job share
- Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Occasional weekend working to support WLI) Job ref 434-SCC7972796
Site WGH Town Wycombe Salary £66,582 – £77,368 per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 01/06/2026 23:59
Job overview
This is a senior clinical leadership post combining advanced scientific expertise, paediatric clinical leadership, and strategic service development. The post holder will act as the Trust’s principal specialist for paediatric audiology and will deputise for the Head of Audiology across the full breadth of service management and professional accountability.
This role requires HCPC registration as a Clinical Scientist or equivalent RCCP/AHCS registration, with post-qualification clinical and leadership experience commensurate with Band 8b (subject to job matching). The post holder will be expected to contribute to the evidence base for audiology practice and to support the development of trainees and junior staff.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will:
- Provide expert clinical and scientific leadership in paediatric audiology, acting as the Trust’s lead specialist for children’s hearing services across all sites
- Hold professional accountability for the quality, safety, and clinical effectiveness of paediatric audiology pathways, including newborn hearing screening, early years diagnostics, and complex case management
- Drive service development and quality improvement in line with national standards, including NHSP, IQIPS, NICE guidance, and BSA professional frameworks
- Act as Deputy Head of Audiology, providing operational and strategic leadership across adult and paediatric services in the absence of or alongside the Head of Audiology
- Champion a culture of scientific rigour, clinical excellence, and continuous improvement across the department
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
- As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes.
- We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
Person specification
Qualifications / Experience / Skills
- MSc Audiology (or equivalent) with HCPC/RCCP/AHCS registration
- Minimum 6 years post-qualification experience in audiology, including significant paediatric experience
- Substantial specialist experience in paediatric audiology including complex diagnostics (ABR, ASSR, behavioural testing)
- Demonstrable senior clinical leadership and line management experience
- Experience of leading NHSP delivery and meeting national KPIs
- Experience of clinical governance, including audit, incident investigation, and quality improvement
- Knowledge and experience of IQIPS accreditation and national audiology standards (NICE/BSA)
- Ability to lead service development, transformation, and workforce planning
- Excellent communication skills with ability to manage complex and sensitive situations with families and staff
- IQIPS assessor status or experience supporting accreditation
- Experience of research, audit publication, or guideline development
- Active involvement in professional bodies (e.g. BSA, BAA, AHCS)
- Experience with clinical systems (e.g. Auditbase) and data-driven performance improvement
Knowledge
- Ability to provide assurance and operate effectively in a high-scrutiny environment, including responding to incidents, complaints, and external review
Experience
- Demonstrable experience of leading service recovery, quality improvement or transformation within a complex healthcare setting
Benefits
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Access to NHS discount schemes
- Health and wellbeing services
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