Advanced Audiologist / Team Leader Adult Diagnostic Audiology

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Oxford; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Advanced Audiologist / Clinical Scientist to lead and develop the adult audiology service. The role requires expertise in vestibular audiology, NHS Band 6+ experience, and HCPC AHCS/Clinical Scientist registration.

You will supervise staff, manage clinic operations, and take part in training and IQIPS development. The post is based at John Radcliffe Hospital, with potential clinics at other county sites.

Qualifications

• Must be HCPC Clinical Scientist (Audiology) or AHCS Audiologist; HCPC HAD registration is not sufficient.
• Experience at NHS Band 6+ level is essential.
• Experience in operational management and supervising staff is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, flexible approach and team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide adult audiology services for hearing loss, balance disorders and tinnitus.
• Conduct routine and advanced diagnostic assessments and hearing aid fitting/verification.
• Contribute to Balance MDT clinics and NF2/neuro-otology clinics.
• Lead service development and supervise Audiologists and Clinical Scientists.
• Support training activities and CPD opportunities.

Skills

Vestibular audiology

Communication skills

Leadership

Operational management

Education

BSc or PTP in audiology

Clinical Scientist (Audiology)

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time Band 7 Advanced Audiologist / Clinical Scientist to join us at Oxford University Hospitals. This is an ideal post for an experienced Audiologist / Clinical Scientist to have a key role in leading and developing our adult audiology service and would suit someone who would like to further develop their specialist adult audiology, management and leadership skills. You will be working closely with our Team Leader for Adult Rehabilitation, our Hearing Therapy Lead, and our Audiology Training Leads, reporting to the Lead for Adult Audiology. We are looking for a forward-thinking and highly motivated individual to join us as we continue our service development journey.

You will be an audiologist with BSc or PTP in audiology or a Clinical Scientist (Audiology) and must have a high level of clinical expertise in vestibular audiology. You must be registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or AHCS as an Audiologist (please note that HCPC HAD registration is not sufficient). Previous NHS experience at Band 6+ level is also essential, with previous experience of operational management and staff supervision an advantage. You will require excellent communication skills, a flexible approach and be a team player.

The postholder will provide an adult audiology service for adults with hearing loss, balance / vestibular disorders and tinnitus including those with additional / complex needs. The role includes routine and advanced diagnostic assessment and the fitting and verification of routine and non-routine hearing aids. You will provide an expert contribution to monthly Balance MDT clinics, and audiological support and expertise to neuro-otology and neurofibromatosis type-2 (NF2) clinics.

In addition, you will also have a key role in the operational management of the service, as well as supervising and line-managing Audiologists and Clinical Scientists. You will be expected to lead service development, working closely with the Head of Adult Audiology and other senior colleagues.

We are actively involved in training and have colleagues on degree apprenticeship, PTP and STP programmes, with all staff having regular CPD opportunities. The service has undergone significant development over recent years and is actively working towards IQIPS accreditation.

You will be based at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford and may be required to undertake clinics at a variety of locations around the county including Banbury, Wantage, Didcot and Brackley. The department offers flexible working arrangements.

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.

Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence, and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and undermine the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.

In 2023 NHS England launched its first sexual safety charter, and our Trust proudly signed it. We pledge zero tolerance for inappropriate sexual behaviour and commit to the ten core principles Oxford University Hospitals promotes a safe, respectful hiring environment. If you want to make a difference with us, come and join our team. Together, we will uphold the highest standards of care and professionalism.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Philip Gomersall Job title: Lead for Adult Audiology Email address: [e-mail]

Rachel Humphriss, Head of Audiology: [e-mail]