Job overview

The post holder will be responsible for undertaking direct clinical care activities and admin duties in support of the audiology team.

To assist qualified Audiology staff in the delivery of individualised care to children and their families with indirect supervision.

Main duties of the job

Clinical Practice

Undertake hearing aid workshop appointments, which include:

• Undertaking ear mould impressions, carrying out hearing aid repairs and maintenance  including retubing, elbow and battery replacement.
• Effectively manage telephone and other enquiries.
• Test the hearing aid function and programme loan hearing aids when required.
• Send hearing aids for repair, and deal with the administrative process on their return.
• Prepare, package and send ear mould impressions to the manufacturer, in particular those being returned directly to the child from the manufacturer.
• Assist the qualified paediatric Audiology Team in patient and room preparation.
• Assist the qualified audiology team in clinical situations including tester 2 role in preschool clinic

Management

• Advise clinical staff of items of stock which needs re-ordering.
• Be involved with health promotion.
• Assist with ensuring patient information is current.

Policies and Procedures

• Adhere to professional standards e.g. BAA, BSA, NDCS etc.
• Keep up to date with current professional issues in paediatric audiology.

Working for our organisation

At Sheffield Children’s, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are:

1. Outstanding Patient Care
2. Brilliant Place to work
3. Leaders in Children’s Health

We work successfully with local, regional, and national partners to provide physical and mental healthcare across acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are amongst the best in their field, recognised nationally and internationally for their expertise.

As well as having enormous pride in what we do, we are a friendly, welcoming, and motivated NHS Trust who are guided by our CARE values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. Our nearly 4000 colleagues live these values, ensuring kind and compassionate care that makes patients and their families feel safe and at home.

As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we remain committed to enhancing our reputation in children’s health leadership, improving the experiences of both patient and colleagues, and focusing on our communities and population health.