# Senior Audiologist > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-audiologist/ec3ba007-65eb-458c-87ca-6e360e7727f6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-audiologist/ec3ba007-65eb-458c-87ca-6e360e7727f6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Freeman Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Audiologist - **Grade:** Band 6 - **Salary:** £39,959 - £48,117 per annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-09-20T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-09-03T08:23:06.371Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Tyne_Wear/Freeman_Hospital/The_Newcastle_upon_Tyne_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Audiology_FH/Audiology_FH-v8269960 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8269960?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.newcastle-hospitals.org.uk ## Job Content ### 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. ## Person Specification ### Skills & Abilities **Essential** - Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to include ability to communicate with the hearing impaired and carers in emotional states and work effectively with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary team - Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage a busy and varied caseload - Ability to make judgements involving complex facts which require the analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options - Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and lead data driven improvement initiatives - Good level of IT skills to include word processing, use of spreadsheets and databases - Ability to work at outreach clinics as required ### Knowledge & Experience **Essential** - Evidence of interest in specialist area and ability to develop skills further - Excellent written communication skills including the ability to clearly document test results, treatment options, and outcomes in patient notes - Evidence of continuing professional development **Desirable** - Experience of training others ### Qualifications & Education **Essential** - BSc in audiology or equivalent level, relevant qualification - Registered Audiologist with the HCPC or AHCS as a registered clinical physiologist or state registered clinical scientist - BAA accredited Certificate to Practice - Completed audiology Practitioner Training Programme or equivalent and a track record of post programme experience **Desirable** - Mentorship certificate - MSc in Audiology / M level credits in general audiology/specialist areas - STP in Audiology completed or HTS module in appropriate area - British Sign Language qualification - Membership of BSA/BAA ## Documents - [newcastle staff benefits (pdf, 274.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2721) - [behaviour and civility charter (pdf, 93.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2922) - [senior audiologist job description (pdf, 273.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10584920) ## 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.