Job overview
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, this post involves the provision of a range of advanced diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology services for adults of all ages, including patients with special needs.
The post holder will be working at a senior level within the Management team and contributing to the delivery of a consistently high quality, complex and sophisticated service.
The post holder is responsible for the running of this department in the absence of the head of service and works with the head of service to ensure that clinical and professional standards are always maintained.
They will work with the head of service to progress and develop the wider service and lead on aspects of the service. They will also have a few direct reports within the team.
Main duties of the job
Manage a caseload of adult patients including both aural rehabilitation and diagnostic audiometric testing according to national, professional and local protocols.
Demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge which is underpinned by theoretical and relevant significant practical experience.
Work with ENT to improve communication and working relationships. Develop an Audiology led MRI referral service.
Work as a member of the senior management team and lead areas of adult audiology in collaboration and in agreement with the Audiology head of service.
Represent the service at meetings and regional audiology group meetings.
Contribute, propose changes and implement and developments to the service including revision of protocols and pathways.
Play a key role in the services development if a high standard quality management system and the attainment and maintenance of IQUIPs accreditation.
To line manage an agreed team of clinical staff. Including being responsible for supervision, motivation and continued development of skills within the team, conduct appraisals and manage attendance and sickness, within trust protocols.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Support the Head of Service in investigating complaints, drafting responses and ensure that complaints are resolved and corrective action implemented within required Trust guidelines.
Any other duties that may be discussed and agreed with the Head of Service.
Contribute to training and education programmes to student staff groups. E.g. Students on the BSc in Audiology, nurses etc.
To provide supervision and support in audiological techniques to students studying for the BSc in Audiology and assistant audiologists.
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This advert is for Band 7 - Audiology Deputy Clinical Lead, Audiology with West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in Watford, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 7 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £51,657 - £58,785 pa inc. HCA. The contract type is 12 months (Secondment/fixed term contract for 12 months). The application deadline is 15 Jun 2026.
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