Dr. Sebastian Hendricks

Senior Consultant & Specialist in Audiovestibular Medicine & Pediatrics, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Dr. Sebastian Hendricks  specialized in Audiology
Country

United Kingdom

Speciality
Audiology
Subspeciality
Vestibular and Balance Disorders
Experience
27 years
Languages
English, German

Areas of expertise

  • Complex cases
  • Children with special educational needs
  • Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder
  • New diagnosis and aetiological investigations of hearing loss
  • Hyperacusis & Tinnitus
  • Children with problems/difficulties processing auditory information

About the expert

Dr. Sebastian Hendricks is a Senior Consultant in Audiovestibular Medicine & Pediatrics with over 25 years of experience in healthcare systems in the UK and Germany. He excels in driving transformative changes to enhance patient outcomes and service delivery. Currently, at Great Ormond Street Hospital, he manages complex audiological cases, chairs medical committees, and mentors leadership programs. With notable roles in academia and professional organizations, including as Medical Director for Audiology at Thomson Screening, he champions innovation and national standards in audiology. Driven by a passion for excellence, he continues to advance patient care and professional development in audiovestibular medicine.

    Dr. Sebastian Hendricks is a Senior Consultant specializing in Audiovestibular Medicine & Pediatrics, with over 25 years of clinical experience in the UK National Health Service and the German Healthcare system. Throughout his career, Dr. Hendricks has demonstrated a commitment to excellence in patient care and service delivery, working across various levels of care from primary to quaternary. He has a proven track record of driving transformations that improve patient outcomes and enhance service provision.

    In his current role as Consultant Audiovestibular Physician at Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, Dr. Hendricks manages complex audiological cases of multimorbid children, including those with cystic fibrosis. He also holds leadership positions within the medical community, serving as a board member at the Italian Hospital - Sight and Sound Centre and chairing the General Medical Staff Committee. Additionally, he is actively involved in mentoring programs and serves as a Leadership Mentor for the MILE Program and Trust Leadership Mentor.

    Prior to his current position, Dr. Hendricks served as Consultant & Clinical Lead for Paediatric Audiology & Audiological Medicine at the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust for over 15 years.

    Dr. Hendricks has also held roles in academia and professional organizations, serving as Medical Director for Audiology at Thomson Screening and holding positions in organizations such as the International Association of Physicians in Audiology and the British Society of Audiology. His contributions to these organizations have been significant, including overseeing the development of innovative hearing assessment tools and advocating for national standards in audiology practice.

    With a strong academic background, including a Master's degree in Audiological Medicine from the Institute of Child Health, University College London, Dr. Hendricks continues to engage in lifelong learning and professional development. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, and a Principal Fellow of the British Society of Audiology, among other professional affiliations.

    Driven by a passion for improving patient care and advancing the field of audiovestibular medicine, Dr. Sebastian Hendricks brings a wealth of expertise and leadership to his roles, making invaluable contributions to healthcare delivery and professional development.

  • Consultant Audiovestibular Physician (Paediatric)

    2020 - Today

    Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

  • Medical Director (Audiology)

    2018 - Today

    Thomson Screening

  • Consultant & Clinical Lead for Paediatric Audiology & Audiological Medicine

    2004 - 2020

    Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

  • Consultant for Paediatric Audiological Medicine

    2004 - 2020

    Royal National ENT & ED Hospital, Specialist Hospital of UCLH (University College London NHS FT)

  • Team Leader, Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (Barnet, Enfield & Haringey)

    2008 - 2011

    Barnet Primary Care NHS Trust

  • MSc Audiological Medicine

    Institute of Child Health, University College London

  • Member of the Faculty for Medical Leadership and Management

  • Principal Fellow of the British Society of Audiology

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (2008)

  • British Association of Audiovestibular Physicians (2003)

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