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Band 5
Full-time

Audiologist

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustFreeman Hospital, NE7 7DN, United Kingdom£32,073 - £39,043Closes 17/09/2026

At a glance

Band
Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
Full-time
Hours / week
37.5
Posted
04/09/2026
Closes
17/09/2026

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Role summary

We are seeking two Band 5 Audiologists to join our Audiology service, delivering patient-centred care within a newly structured clinical framework. This role involves providing routine audiological assessment and rehabilitation for patients of all ages, working independently to conduct assessments, analyse results, and develop individual treatment plans. You will also select, program, and evaluate hearing aids, maintain clinical records, and liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality service delivery.

Essential criteria

  • BSc in audiology or equivalent level qualification
  • Registered Audiologist with the HCPC or AHCS as a registered clinical physiologist or state registered clinical scientist, or in the process of registering
  • BAA accredited Certificate to Practice
  • Completed audiology Practitioner Training Programme or equivalent
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal 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 prioritise workloads and cover a busy and varied caseload
  • Good written communication skills
  • Good level of IT skills to include word processing, use of spreadsheets and databases
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Ability to work at outreach clinics as required

Desirable criteria

  • British Sign Language qualification
  • Criteria
  • BSc in audiology or equivalent level qualification
  • Registered Audiologist with the HCPC or AHCS as a registered clinical physiologist or state registered clinical scientist, or in the process of registering
  • BAA accredited Certificate to Practice
  • Completed audiology Practitioner Training Programme or equivalent
  • Strong interpersonal and verbal 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 prioritise workloads and cover a busy and varied caseload
  • Good written communication skills
  • Good level of IT skills to include word processing, use of spreadsheets and databases
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Ability to work at outreach clinics as required
  • British Sign Language qualification

Useful to know

Band 5 pay context

Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.

This advert: £32,073 – £39,043 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.

Application window

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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Audiologist

The closing date is 17 September 2026

Job summary

We are seeking 2 outstanding band 5 Audiologists to join our Audiology service who are 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.

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.

  • Interview Date: 7 October 2026
  • 37 hours 30 minutes/week
  • You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.

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Main duties of the job

BSc in audiology or equivalent level qualification

Registered Audiologist with the HCPC or AHCS as a registered clinical physiologist or state registered clinical scientist, or in the process of registering

BAA accredited Certificate to Practice

Completed audiology Practitioner Training Programme or equivalent

Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to include ability to co

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