Senior Audiologist - Adult Audiology

Job overview

We’re excited to offer an rewarding opportunity for a motivated and forward-thinking Senior Audiologist to take a leading role in shaping the future of Adult Audiology within our Trust.

As the Senior Audiologist, you will help develop and grow the service across our multi-site locations. We are currently undergoing a major transformation, including significant investments in our facilities:

• Lister Hospital: Brand new ENT clinic featuring 3 state-of-the-art sound-treated booths, a workshop, and a telehealth suite.
• Danestrete Health Centre: Recently refurbished to support adult hearing aid services.
• QEII Hospital: Dedicated solely to paediatric audiology.
• Hertford County Hospital (opening Autumn 2025): A flagship Audiology hub with 20 rooms, including 8 sound-treated booths, vestibular diagnostics space, consultation and admin rooms, and dedicated areas for staff and MDT collaboration.

To support this expansion, we are investing in 6 new posts – and we’re looking for a passionate leader to oversee the adult team.

You’ll be part of a team that prides itself on delivering outstanding patient care, underpinned by strong clinical governance, robust training, and a commitment to excellence.

If you’re excited by the idea of helping shape a leading-edge Audiology service, we’d love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The department provides a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative service to the population of East & North Hertfordshire and surrounding areas. The Audiology department operates a number of services including adult hearing aid service, diagnostic vestibular and children's assessments.

Full diagnostic support and rehabilitation services to 7 ENT consultants

Direct Access Hearing Aid Clinics

Balance Assessment Clinics using Caloric & ENG / VNG testing

Tinnitus clinics

Research and audits

Dedicated paediatric clinics including VRA / ABR/ Steady State / OAE

The ability to attend Satellite clinics is essential.

Applicants must hold a BSc in Audiology or equivalent qualifications. Experience within adult rehab & diagnostics is essential and paediatric audiology is preferred. Applicants should also have, or be able to achieve AHCS registration, and membership of BAA while not essential is desirable.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

The service is looking forward to major service transformation in the next year. Applicants are encouraged to contact Dawn Bramham, Head of Audiology to discuss the role further, and arrange informal visits. If you do not meet all of the essential criteria but think you might be ready to step into these roles with support, please get in touch.