Audiologist/Senior Audiologist

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Audiologist/Senior Audiologist The closing date is 30 November 2025

We are seeking outstanding Band 5 or Band 6 Audiologists to join our Audiology service where you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our adult service.

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. Within the structure, research and education have been prioritised along with continued service and staff development.

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 part of a forward-thinking service that invests in its people as much as its patients.

This is an exciting time to join our service as we continue to embed changes that improve outcomes and experiences for our patients.

The successful candidate will be required to cover outreach clinics which include Berwick, Morpeth, Cramlington, Corbridge, North Tyneside, Battle Hill and Benfield.

• Interview Date Thursday 18 December 2025

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

Main duties of the job The post holders will be clinically responsible for the provision of routine audiological assessment and rehabilitation of patients of all ages. The post holder may be expected to work flexibly across the services including paediatrics and adults.

About us 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.

Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:

• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks

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.

Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.

For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers Newcastle Hospitals NHS Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job responsibilities Band 5 The post holders will be clinically responsible for the provision of routine audiological assessment and rehabilitation of patients of all ages. The post holder may be expected to work flexibly across the services including paediatrics and adults.

The post holder will work as an independent clinical audiologist routinely undertaking the following tasks:

• Undertake full audiological assessment of children and adults, to include routine cases.
• 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 adult and paediatric patients in a person centred way.
• Select, programme and evaluate hearing aids for patients to include the provision of specialised audiological and related services.
• 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.
• Responsible for maintaining CPD to maintain registration.

The post holder will undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required.

Band 6 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 of all ages. The post holder may 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:

• Undertake full audiological assessment of infants, children and adults, to include complex and non routine cases such as those with multiple disabilities.
• 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 adult and paediatric patients in a person centred way.
• Select, programme and evaluate hearing aids for patients to include the provision of specialised audiological and related services.
• 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.

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Person Specification Meets All Band5 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 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

Meets All Band 6 Criteria

• 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
• 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
• Excellent written communication skills including the ability to clearly document test results, treatment options and outcomes in patient notes
• Ability to make judgements involving complex facts which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
• 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
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