Clinical Scientist (Audiology)/Chief Audiologist

NHS; Gorleston-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned healthcare provider located in Gorleston-on-Sea is looking for a Clinical Scientist (Audiology) or Chief Audiologist. This role involves leading the Audiology service at the new Community Diagnostic Centre. You will ensure top-quality assessment pathways for adults, children, and patients with tinnitus, while supervising staff and engaging in quality assurance processes. The position requires a BSc/MSc in Audiology and significant experience in an NHS setting. Various flexible work hours are available, with competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years experience working as Audiologist in NHS.
• Registered with HCPC/AHCS as Clinical Scientist or working towards.
• Experience working with complex audiological issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior staff in the Audiology service.
• Perform diagnostic assessments for various patient pathways.
• Engage in UKAS IQIPS accreditation process.

Skills

Audiovestibular testing techniques

Teaching and training skills

Leadership and management skills

Knowledge of clinical governance

Effective communication skills

Education

B.Sc in Audiology

M.Sc in Audiology

CAC, STP (Audiology) or equivalent HTS

Tools

Computerised patient management systems

Job description

Clinical Scientist (Audiology)/Chief Audiologist

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Do you like ice-cream and seaside rock, 180 degree skies and beautiful golden beaches then it may be time to consider a move to join our welcoming Audiology Team on the "Sunrise Coast". We are a friendly department currently enjoying low wait times for all aspects of our service; we receive excellent feedback from our patients and staff Friends and Family Tests.

You will join us at an exciting time as we extend our Audiology service into the newly built, on-site, Community Diagnostic Centre where we will provide adult, paediatric and tinnitus assessment pathways. We are also involved with the planning of our new hospital due to open in 2031/32.

We are searching for a forward‑looking and enthusiastic person to join us. You will be expected to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team and as such have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will hold a BSc/MSc in Audiology or nationally recognised qualification in Audiology and have appropriate post‑qualification experience in an NHS Audiology Service. You will be registered with the AHCS or HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or working towards registration.

Main duties of the job

Although based in the Audiology department, your role will be to ensure the day‑to‑day delivery of the Audiology service in the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) including the supervision of junior staff and undertaking the diagnostic assessment of patients referred on Paediatric, Adult and Tinnitus pathways. The post may also include undertaking audio‑vestibular assessments and rehabilitation on all patient groups at the main Audiology site.

You will lead and be actively engaged in the UKAS IQIPS accreditation process for the CDC and main Audiology department. You will also take part in the quality assurance, audit and peer review of the service.

The post is full time, but there is the opportunity to work flexible hours within a 4/5 day week or 9 day fortnight.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

The locality is an area of outstanding natural beauty with both the Norfolk Broads and the picturesque coastline being within easy reach. It also offers great leisure facilities and the vibrant, historic city of Norwich is only a short drive away. London is just over 90 minutes away by train from Norwich.

Job responsibilities

For further details of the post including the main of the role, please see attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

• BSc in Audiology
• MSc in Audiology
• CAC, STP (Audiology) or equivalent HTS
• Registered with an appropriate professional body (HCPC/AHCS)
• Member of BAA/BSA
• Management training

Experience and knowledge

• Three years plus experience of working as Audiologist (Band 6)
• Experience of working as part of an NHS Audiology Team
• Knowledge and practical experience of advanced audiovestibular testing techniques
• Supervision and training of other grades
• Teaching and training skills
• Knowledge and experience of fitting babies and young children
• Knowledge and experience of Paediatric hearing testing and rehabilitation
• Experience of working with more complex patients with particular Audiological and/or balance/tinnitus problems
• Experience of managing and implementing change
• Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students etc.

Skills, abilities and competencies

• Understanding of clinical governance & knowledge of auditing procedures
• Knowledge and experience of computerised patient management systems
• Excellent clinical skills in Audiology practice
• Active in research and innovation
• Effective leadership, management skills and team player
• Positive and calm manner
• Effective and Professional
• Courteous and Respectful
• Ability to cope under pressure, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines

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.

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata