Senior Audiologist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 6
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 37.5
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 20/09/2026
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Role summary
This role involves transforming audiology services by delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The Senior Audiologist will be clinically responsible for routine and specialist audiological assessment and rehabilitation, focusing on specific patient groups and specialisms. They will also liaise with multidisciplinary teams and support the training of junior staff. The service is committed to staff wellbeing and professional development.
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
- 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
- Experience of training others
- Skills & Abilities
- 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
- Qualifications & Education
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Experience of training others
- Skills & Abilities
- 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
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 6 at £37,338 – £44,962 a year, across England.
This advert: £39,959 – £48,117 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
Posted 2d ago · Closes in 16d
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Job summary
Join us in Transforming Audiology services in Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital Trust.
Having undertaken acomprehensiveservice review, we are driving forward an exciting transformation in audiology services.With afocus on delivering safe, high -quality care through strong governance, clear performance standardsand 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
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