# Senior Audiologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-audiologist/0a840541-7e05-4ed4-baeb-1f9bd5ab9b31 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-audiologist/0a840541-7e05-4ed4-baeb-1f9bd5ab9b31.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust - **Location:** Leicester Royal Infirmary - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Health science services - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-11T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-28T13:41:11.312Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Leicestershire/Leicester/University_Hospitals_Leicester_NHS_Trust/Audiology/Audiology-v8030960 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8030960?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Hearing Services Department at the Leicester Royal Infirmary is looking for a suitably qualified audiologist to work within their busy department. The department is looking for highly motivated, naturally talented and outgoing audiologist to join their friendly and dynamic team. The post will involve working in a variety of clinical settings. The workload will involve working across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The applicant must be flexible enough to travel the required distance to all clinical sites. Applicants should have a BSc Audiology Honours degree or equivalent and have had at least one years experience working within a Hearing Services department. ### Main duties of the job The successful individual will be responsible for delivering comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative services for adults, in a variety of clinical settings. The workload will involve working across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The new audiologist will be given the opportunity to undertake rehabilitation and vestibular work within the department, as well as being offered the opportunity to undertake some research as required. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities To assist in the day-to-day running of the department to provide an efficient and effective service and take responsibility when required. To act as a representative of the Hearing Services department, be professional at all times and ensure effective communication and co-operation with all our users. To perform and supervise a wide range of duties both administrative and technical in order to achieve and maintain a high standard of patient care. To supervise the work of trainee and junior audiologist and provide instruction / seminars in audiological techniques to trainees studying for professional examinations including the BSc in Audiology. To perform fitting of digital hearing aids, assessments and fitting of Bone Anchored Hearing Aids. To assist in the day-to-day running of the department to provide an efficient and effective service and take responsibility when required To assist in the balance clinic and undertake many aspects of vestibular testing including Posturography, VNG and Caloric testing. To undertake a wide range of audiological tests on adults at the LRI and outlying clinics. To undertake direct referral assessments for Hearing Aids using MHAS protocols including GHABP and real ear measurement. To undertake first line quality monitoring and control, and to provide statistical information as required. To assist the paediatric audiologist in paediatric assessments including distraction and visual response audiometry. To evaluate and assist with the management of Tinnitus. Responsible for maintaining up to date skills, knowledge and competence, and awareness of professional issues. Undertake specialist education training as required that will allow health care to be delivered to the user through new ways of working. To take specific responsibilities for extra duties as agreed by Hearing Services Manager, and perform any other duties that may be reasonably requested. (please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role). ### Applicant requirements 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - - Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise - - Good understanding of clinical governance - - Ability to effectively problem solve ### Experience **Essential** - - At least 12 months practical experience - - Evidence of experience of competence of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiological procedures. **Desirable** - - Experience of vestibular function tests - - Experience of paediatric testing - - Experience of providing Domiciliary service ### ResourceUtilisation **Desirable** - - Demonstrates understanding of efficient and effective use of resources where the workload can be unpredictable ### Professional Development **Essential** - - On-going personal development - - Participates in formal and informal teaching - - Recognises own limitations **Desirable** - - Evidence of extended and further, external training ### Training & Qualifications **Essential** - - BSc in Audiology or equivalent - - BAAT part 1 and 2 - - Evidence of Continuing Professional development or evidence of reflective profile - - Satisfactory attendance records throughout training period - - Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance **Desirable** - - RCCP Registration - - Experience of using Practice Navigator Patient Management system - - Experience of using Unity systems, Genie & Connex, Target hearing aid fitting software ### Analytical and Judgement skills **Essential** - - Basic Knowledge of IT - - Ability to act autonomously within the scope of the role - - Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working **Desirable** - - Evidence of a role in new ways of working ### Equality, Diversity and Inclusion **Essential** - Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs - All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with others ### Communication and relationship skills **Essential** - - Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding - - Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting - - Able to maintain accurate patient records - - Understands confidentiality and data protection requirements in relation to own professional practice and in the supervision of others - - Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions ### Other requirements specific to the role **Essential** - - Driving licence and access to a motor vehicle in order to attend outlying clinics ### Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours **Essential** - Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours ## Documents - [jd and ps (pdf, 664.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10318419) - [employee benefits (pdf, 578.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2350) - [understanding your right to work in the uk (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2349) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.