Senior Consultant & Specialist in Audiovestibular Medicine & Pediatrics, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom
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.
Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
Thomson Screening
Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Royal National ENT & ED Hospital, Specialist Hospital of UCLH (University College London NHS FT)
Barnet Primary Care NHS Trust
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)