Audiologist

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Luton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a senior audiologist to lead diagnostic and rehabilitation services from Bedford Hospital, with opportunities to support Luton & Dunstable and ENT clinics. You will assess adults (including complex cases) and paediatric patients, and contribute to training and development of Audiology trainees.

We value strong communication, patient-centered care, and collaboration within a busy service.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in Audiology.
• Registration with professional UK body.
• Evidence of further specialist training.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of diagnostic audiology services for adult and paediatric patients, including ENT support.
• Conduct audiology assessments and manage complex cases within adult hearing rehabilitation.
• Support and develop Audiology students through teaching, supervision and practical guidance.
• Perform procedures such as masked air and bone conduction audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, and OAEs.
• Participate in GP referral pathways for adults and coordinate patient pathways under indirect supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Initiative

Education

BSc or equivalent in Audiology

Registration with professional UK body

Evidence of further specialist training

Job description

You will work at a senior level, predominantly within our adult audiology service, based primarily at Bedford Hospital, with opportunities to provide support across our two provider sites, including Luton & Dunstable Hospital. Your main responsibilities will include conducting hearing assessments and providing associated rehabilitation for adult patients, including those with severe, profound, and complex hearing needs. You will also provide audiology support to ENT outpatient clinics, working with both adult and paediatric patients. As an experienced Audiologist, you will play an important role in supporting the development of our Audiology trainees through teaching, coaching, and sharing your expertise. Excellent communication skills, a strong patient-centred approach, and behaviours aligned with our Trust's values are essential. We are committed to continuously improving and developing our service, and you will have an important role in helping us achieve this. In return, we will provide you with ongoing support, professional development opportunities, and the chance to progress your career within our service.

Main duties of the job The post holder will work at a senior level as part of a comprehensive diagnostic audiology and hearing rehabilitation service. The role will involve providing a range of diagnostic audiology services, including audiology support to ENT clinics, where the post holder will assess both paediatric and adult patients. The post holder will also contribute to the adult hearing rehabilitation service, including the assessment and management of patients with complex needs. In addition, the post holder will play an active role in the department's training programme, supporting and developing Audiology students through teaching, supervision, and practical guidance.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in Audiology
• Registration with professional UK body
• Evidence of further specialist training

Desirable

• HTS module in AR
• MSc in Audiology

Experience

• Substantial experience in health organisation
• Evidence of management of complex AR

Desirable

• Previous supervisory and training role

Personal skills

• Team focused and contributor
• Willing to take initiative
• Enthusiastic and self-aware, Ability to communicate effectively with the hearing impaired, their families, and care-givers
• Excellent Clinical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Quality of written application

Key Responsibilities Provide Audiology cover for ENT outpatient clinics, assessing both paediatric and adult patients. This will include masked air and bone conduction audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, and otoacoustic emission testing. Explain and discuss test results with patients and their families or carers, ensuring information is communicated clearly and appropriately. Contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive diagnostic audiology service, including the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of routine and complex test procedures under indirect supervision. Arrange hearing aids for ENT outpatient patients where required, including initial assessment, obtaining consent, preliminary counselling, and entering relevant patient information and test data into the Patient Management System (PMS). Participate in the adult hearing aid and aural rehabilitation service, including the direct GP referral pathway for patients aged 18 and over. Take responsibility for managing routine and complex patient pathways under indirect supervision. Undertake appropriate assessments and comprehensive history taking, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Qualifications

• BSc or equivalent in Audiology
• Registration with professional UK body
• Evidence of further specialist training

Desirable

• HTS module in AR
• MSc in Audiology

Experience

• Substantial experience in health organisation
• Evidence of management of complex AR

Desirable

• Previous supervisory and training role

Personal skills

• Team focused and contributor
• Willing to take initiative
• Enthusiastic and self-aware, Ability to communicate effectively with the hearing impaired, their families, and care-givers
• Excellent Clinical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Quality of written application

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.