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Job requirements
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Essential
10 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
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BSc in audiology or equivalent level qualification
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Registered Audiologist with the HCPC or AHCS as a registered clinical physiologist or state registered clinical scientist, or in the process of registering
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BAA accredited Certificate to Practice
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Completed audiology Practitioner Training Programme or equivalent
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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
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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
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Good written communication skills
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Good level of IT skills to include word processing, use of spreadsheets and databases
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Evidence of continuing professional development
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Ability to work at outreach clinics as required
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- General
British Sign Language qualification
Job overview
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.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
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 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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 induvial 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.
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.
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This advert is for Audiologist with The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Audiologist role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 17 Sep 2026.
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