Paediatric Audiology Assistant | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Paediatric Audiology team as a Paediatric Audiology Assistant.

This is a varied role combining hands-on clinical support with the practical organisation that helps a busy audiology service run safely and effectively. You will work alongside experienced paediatric audiologists, supporting children, young people and their families through their audiology journey.

You do not need to be an audiologist. We are looking for someone who is caring, organised, practical and keen to learn. You will receive training and competency assessment to develop the skills required for the role, working under the direct or indirect supervision of Specialist Paediatric Audiologists.

If you enjoy working with children and families, have excellent attention to detail and would like a role that combines people, practical skills, technology and teamwork, we would love to hear from you.

As a Paediatric Audiology Assistant, you will work closely with our specialist team to support the delivery of safe, effective and high-quality audiology care for children and young people.

Your clinical work will include supporting audiologists in two-tester clinics, assisting with agreed elements of hearing assessments and, following training and competency sign-off, undertaking activities including hearing aid checks, maintenance and repairs and taking ear impressions. You will also help children, young people and their families with practical aspects of hearing aid care and use.

There is also an important operational side to the role. You will help ensure that our clinical rooms are prepared and properly stocked; undertake equipment checks; manage and replenish clinical stock; receive deliveries; support annual stocktakes; and coordinate the calibration, servicing and repair of audiology equipment. You will also maintain accurate electronic records using Auditbase and Smart4Hearing.

You will work within clear procedures and an agreed scope of practice, with support and supervision from experienced paediatric audiologists. Just as importantly, you will learn when to stop, seek advice and escalate concerns.

We are particularly interested in applicants who can combine a warm and child-friendly approach with excellent organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.

Closing date of applications

4 November 2026

Interview date

18 November 2026

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI‑generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

Please note this position is not eligible for sponsorship. Applicants must be able to demonstrate an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of the contract without sponsorship from the Trust.

Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).

This advert closes on Wednesday 4 Nov 2026