Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Audiologist to expand their portfolio and to take up the role of Head of Audiology with both clinical and service management responsibilities. Our Service Managers are pivotal in the safe and effective delivery of patient care and work in collaboration with clinical and administrative teams to lead and manage defined services.
The successful candidate will have operational, staff and budget management experience gained in an NHS setting and will need to draw upon previous experience of service and business planning and delivery of key performance targets and quality indicators.
The ideal candidate will have a strong team work ethic, sense of accountability, accompanied by a desire for quality and innovation.
This post will directly lead the day-to-day operational management of Adult Audiology service at Leighton Hospital and will take direct responsibility for working alongside other operational and corporate services in providing a safe, efficient patient care.
For more information about this opportunity and to arrange an informal visit, please contact Delyth Owen, Director of Planned Care / Divisional Director for Surgery and Cancer on 01270 273922.
Main duties of the job
Develop and maintain systems and processes to ensure services are comprehensively assessed, appropriately planned, effectively implemented and evaluated according to agreed policies, procedures and guidelines.
Provide operational management for agreed service(s), providing expertise, advice and guidance from a broad knowledge base to improve services by anticipating needs, planning and implementing change according to Divisional plans and objectives, and changing health care needs.
With the support of the Senior Management Team, lead on the review and development of service and workforce plans, in conjunction with other services & Divisions, the wider health care community and external agencies according to current national and local requirements.
Analyse and act on information to proactively manage and maintain NHS targets.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Further information regarding the role can be found in the attached job pack including the job description and person specification.
Person specification
Essential
Essential
- Capacity to operate and think laterally at strategic and operational level, with evidence of delivery within strategic level projects and operational work streams.
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This advert is for Head of Audiology with Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Crewe, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 8 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £57,528 - £64,750 Per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Will include participation on the Senior Manager on call rota and Surgical Floor Rota. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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