Chief Audiologist

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed healthcare provider is seeking a Chief Audiologist to join their dynamic team at Royal Cornwall Hospital. This key role involves leading audiology services, ensuring clinical excellence, and contributing to staff training and development. The ideal candidate will possess substantial audiology experience and a relevant master's qualification, ready to take on a pivotal position within a community-focused healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Scientist (Audiology) or Clinical Physiologist (Audiology).
• Substantial experience at a senior level within Audiology.
• Experience in training/supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the audiology team and services.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance.
• Oversee the training and development of team members.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical Governance

Audiology Expertise

Education

MSc in Audiology

Clinical Scientist registration

Job description

Job summary

Join Our Team as Chief Audiologist at Royal Cornwall Hospital!

Are you a passionate and experienced audiologist looking to make a significant impact in the field of audiology? Royal Cornwall Hospital is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Chief Audiologist to lead our exceptional team and provide top-notch care to our community.

Main duties of the job

To effectively deputise for the Clinical Lead in her absence.

To support the Clinical Lead clinically and professionally for all audiology services provided by the Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust, to include Paediatric Audiology, Adult Rehabilitation, Diagnostic Audiovestibular, NHSP and Hearing Therapy.

To be the Clinical Governance Lead for the service, liaising and supporting the Service Manager and Clinical Lead on complaints, patient feedback, Risks, Incidents and incorporating into service learning and quality improvements.

To support the Clinical Lead with the progression of the service towards accreditation with IQIPS.

The post holder will maintain their own complex clinical workload (including being the Lead on the Vestibular service) whilst undertaking clinical supervision and training. The post holder will have highly developed and specialist knowledge over a range of procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience.

About us

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with

visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.

We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.

The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.

Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Details Date posted

18 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

156-7326407

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Job description Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Job description Job responsibilities

PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.

To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:

• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

For further information please visit:

https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation

We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Clinical Scientist (Audiology) registered with HCPC or Clinical Physiologist (Audiology) registered with AHCS
• MSc in Audiology or equivalent experience
• Further training and portfolio of evidence in support of continuous professional development in Audiology
• Leadership training or equivalent experience in training/supervising

Desirable

• Possession of education/teaching certification
• Leadership, coaching or mentor training

Experience Essential

• Substantial experience of working at a senior level within Audiology
• Experience of staff management/training at Supervisor level
• Experience of working with Adults (including Vestibular assessment) and paediatrics
• Experience of Clinical Governance in an NHS setting

Desirable

• Evidence of recent involvement/ interests in research/audit

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Clinical Scientist (Audiology) registered with HCPC or Clinical Physiologist (Audiology) registered with AHCS
• MSc in Audiology or equivalent experience
• Further training and portfolio of evidence in support of continuous professional development in Audiology
• Leadership training or equivalent experience in training/supervising

Desirable

• Possession of education/teaching certification
• Leadership, coaching or mentor training

Experience Essential

• Substantial experience of working at a senior level within Audiology
• Experience of staff management/training at Supervisor level
• Experience of working with Adults (including Vestibular assessment) and paediatrics
• Experience of Clinical Governance in an NHS setting

Desirable

• Evidence of recent involvement/ interests in research/audit

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)