Senior Audiologist

Job overview

Join us in Transforming Audiology services in Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital Trust.

Having undertaken a comprehensive service review, we are driving forward an exciting transformation in audiology services. With a focus on delivering safe, high -quality care through strong governance, clear performance standards and innovative ways of working, the service is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care. Working with the clinical team a new structure has been developed which encompasses all aspects of Audiology with an aim to future proof the service both for patients and staff.

We are equally committed to staff wellbeing – creating a supportive, inclusive environment where professional development is encouraged and work life balance is valued. This is an opportunity to be a part of a forward-thinking service that invests in its people as much as its patients.

We are seeking two outstanding Band 6 Audiologists to join our Audiology service who is 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.

Main duties of the job

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.

As part of our team, you will play a key role in shaping services that improve patient access and outcomes, supported by robust systems that ensure accountability and excellence. Within the structure, research and education have been prioritised along with continued service and staff development.

You will be clinically responsible for the provision of routine and specialist audiological assessment and rehabilitation of patients, with a focus on a specific patient group and specific area(s) of specialism within the Audiology service. You will liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive a high quality service in line with local and national requirements and will be involved in training and supporting more junior staff, including those on work placements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Interview Date: 5 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

• This is a role in which the post holder will be clinically responsible for the provision of routine and specialist audiological assessment and rehabilitation of patients with a focus on a specific patient group and specific area(s) of specialism within the service. Whilst the post holder will primarily work with an identified patient group they will be expected to work flexibly across the services including paediatrics and adults.
• The post holder will work as an independent senior clinical audiologist routinely undertaking the following tasks:
• Under the supervision of the appropriate Deputy Clinical Lead ensure service provision for nominated specialism(s).
• Undertake full audiological assessment , to include complex and non-routine.
• 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 individual treatment plans for patients in a person-centred way.
• 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.
• Supporting training for other staff, including those on work placement and less experienced colleagues.
• Participate in service improvement.
• 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.