Senior Audiologist

Urgent treatment centres 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week BSc in audiology or equivalent level, relevant qualification British Sign Language qualification Senior Audiologist Band 6 Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS hospital trusts in the country. We have around 16,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.7 billion. With strong history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, research and innovation regionally, nationally and internationally, we’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country. As well as providing a wide range of hospital and community services, we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team. Job Overview Join us in Transforming Audiology services in Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital Trust. Having undertaken a comprehensive service review, we are driving forward an exciting transformation in audiology services. With a focus on delivering safe, high-quality care through strong governance, clear performance standards and innovative ways of working, the service is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care. Working with the clinical team a new structure has been developed which encompasses all aspects of Audiology with an aim to future proof the service both for patients and staff. We are equally committed to staff wellbeing – creating a supportive, inclusive environment where professional development is encouraged and work life balance is valued. This is an opportunity to be a part of a forward-thinking service that invests in its people as much as its patients. We are seeking two outstanding Band 6 Audiologists to join our Audiology service who is keen to deliver patient-centred care. The service has recently undergone a service review and the development of a new clinical structure. Through good governance process the service aims to ensure that patients receive the highest quality, evidence–based hearing and balance services. Main duties of the job This is an exciting time to join our service as we continue to embed changes that improve outcomes and experiences for our patients. As an Audiologist, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our adult service. As part of our team, you will play a key role in shaping services that improve patient access and outcomes, supported by robust systems that ensure accountability and excellence. Within the structure, research and education have been prioritised along with continued service and staff development. You will be clinically responsible for the provision of routine and specialist audiological assessment and rehabilitation of patients, with a focus on a specific patient group and specific area(s) of specialism within the Audiology service. You will liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive a high quality service in line with local and national requirements and will be involved in training and supporting more junior staff, including those on work placements. Working for our organisation As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from: Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI) Freeman Hospital Newcastle Dental Hospital Cramlington Manor Walks Urgent treatment centres Newcastle Fertility Centre Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria Northern Genetics Service These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the- art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS. We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites. Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities Interview Date: 5 October 2026 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week NO AGENCIES PLEASE This is a role in which the post holder will be clinically responsible for the provision of routine and specialist audiological assessment and rehabilitation of patients with a focus on a specific patient group and specific area(s) of specialism within the service. Whilst the post holder will primarily work with an identified patient group they will be expected to work flexibly across the services including paediatrics and adults. The post holder will work as an independent senior clinical audiologist routinely undertaking the following tasks: Under the supervision of the appropriate Deputy Clinical Lead ensure service provision for nominated specialism(s). Undertake full audiological assessment , to include complex and non-routine. Analyse test results and other assessment data to determine differential diagnosis, the need for medical opinion and/or to decide on treatment options. Develop, arrange, and implement individual treatment plans for patients in a person-centred way. Within the above duties select, administer, and interpret wide range of diagnostic tests, structured assessments, and treatment plans. Record clinical observations and test results, maintaining database entries of clinical findings. Provide complex and sensitive information and advice to patients and carers. Prepare audiological reports containing findings on assessment and review with recommendations and advice based on clinical observations, assessment and knowledge for other professional colleagues and patients. Liaise with large multidisciplinary teams for professionals within the department and wider service structure to ensure that each patient receives a high quality and well coordinated service in line with local and national requirements. Supporting training for other staff, including those on work placement and less experienced colleagues. Participate in service improvement. Responsible for maintaining CPD to maintain registration. The post holder will undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required. Person specification Qualifications & Education Essential criteria BSc in audiology or equivalent level, relevant qualification Registered Audiologist with the HCPC or AHCS as a registered clinical physiologist or state registered clinical scientist BAA accredited Certificate to Practice Completed audiology Practitioner Training Programme or equivalent and a track record of post programme experience Desirable criteria Mentorship certificate MSc in Audiology / M level credits in general audiology/specialist areas STP in Audiology completed or HTS module in appropriate area British Sign Language qualification Membership of BSA/BAA Knowledge & Experience Essential criteria Evidence of interest in specialist area and ability to develop skills further Excellent written communication skills including the ability to clearly document test results, treatment options, and outcomes in patient notes Evidence of continuing professional development Desirable criteria Experience of training others Skills & Abilities Essential criteria Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to include ability to communicate with the hearing impaired and carers in emotional states and work effectively with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary team Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage a busy and varied caseload Ability to make judgements involving complex facts which require the analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and lead data driven improvement initiatives Good level of IT skills to include word processing, use of spreadsheets and databases Ability to work at outreach clinics as required Important note on completion of reference section of Application Form All references from current and previous employers will be sought and must cover a minimum of 3 years employment. Therefore, when completing the reference section of your application form, please give the address, telephone number and work email address of each of your current/previous line managers that cover 3 years employment. Failure to complete this section may result in your application not being processed. Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month’s pay. Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be contacted by e-mail. You should check your SPAM folders as well as your inbox. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful. Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Documents to download Senior Audiologist Job Description (PDF, 273.9KB) Newcastle Staff Benefits (PDF, 274.4KB) Behaviour and Civility Charter (PDF, 93.8KB) Further details / informal visits contact Name Samantha Lear Job title Head of Audiology Email address View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Freeman Hospital