Job summary
County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest integrated care providers in England, serving a population of around 600,000 people. We are a high performing organisation with a track record of success.
With a multidisciplinary team of 20 staff, the Trust wide Audiology Department serves a population of around 550,000 in County Durham and Darlington.
We provide a comprehensive diagnostic assessment and rehabilitative service for adults and paediatrics, including ENT support, Hearing Therapy, Tinnitus management, vestibular assessment and rehabilitation, Bone conduction Hearing Instruments, NHSP diagnostic assessment, paediatric rehabilitation, adult direct referral clinics, community paediatric assessment clinics etc. We are an AQP site (Any Qualified Provider) for the Direct Access of Hearing aids service.
An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified individual to join our Audiology service providing a range of services across County Durham and Darlington. The post has a nominal base at the University Hospital of North Durham but the post holder will be expected to cover our various community and hospital sites. Applications will be considered from staff ready for a band 5 post and grade will be commensurate with experience.
Main duties of the job
You will be fully competent in all aspects of routine audiology assessment and rehabilitation and will be confident working with patients with complex needs. You must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have some experience in training and supervision of junior team members and other staff. Exact duties will be dependent on your experience.
Experience in paediatric testing is desirable. We are also interested in applicants who have a keen interest in complex adult rehabilitation and tinnitus.
About us
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You must be able to produce ALL certificates stated essential in the person specification or you will not be able to complete pre-employment checks.
We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Details
- Date posted: 03 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 6
- Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: C9439-2627-782
- Job locations: University Hospital Of North Durham, North Road, DURHAM, DH1 5TW, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
You will help develop the Audiology service at County Durham and Darlington NHs Foundation Trust and work at our outreach clinics for both the adult and paediatric population. You will undertake a range of diagnostic testing.
You will support patients in understanding their hearing loss, set realistic expectations and develop individual management plans. Selecting and fitting appropriate hearing aids and reassessing hearing will form your main duties as well as supporting ENT clinics. You will support the direct access service across our community sites.
You will have an area of interest in more complex audiology such as paediatric testing, tinnitus, complex adult rehabilitation or Bone conduction hearing implants.
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This advert is for Specialist Audiologist with County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust in Darlington, North East and Yorkshire, England. It is listed as a Band 6 Health science services role. The advertised salary is £39,959 to £48,117 a year. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 01 Jul 2026.
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