Clinical Scientist (Audiology)/Chief Audiologist

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Great Yarmouth is seeking an Audiologist to ensure excellent Audiology service delivery in the Community Diagnostic Centre. This full-time role includes supervising staff, conducting diagnostics, and participating in the quality assurance process. The post requires a BSc and MSc in Audiology, HCPC registration, and several years of experience as an Audiologist. The position offers flexibility in working hours and is situated in a beautiful coastal location with great facilities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Beautiful work location

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Registered with HCPC or equivalent professional body.
• BSc and MSc in Audiology are essential.
• Minimum three years of experience as Audiologist required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise junior staff in the Audiology service.
• Lead UKAS IQIPS accreditation process.
• Conduct diagnostic assessments and rehabilitations.

Skills

Understanding of clinical governance

Excellent clinical skills in Audiology practice

Knowledge and experience of audiovestibular testing techniques

Effective leadership and management skills

Education

BSc in Audiology

MSc in Audiology

CAC, STP (Audiology) or equivalent HTS

Registered with an appropriate professional body (HCPC/AHCS)

Job description

Job Summary

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 both our patients and staff Friends and Family Tests.

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.

Details

Date posted: 15 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

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

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Job share

Reference number: 177-ELEC-7627853

Job locations: Audiology, James Paget University Hospitals NHS FT, Gorleston Gt Yarmouth, NR31 6LA

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
• CPD Portfolio
• Registered with an appropriate professional body (HCPC/AHCS)

Desirable Qualifications

• 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

Desirable Experience

• 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

Desirable Skills

• Active in research and innovation
• Effective leadership, management skills and team player

Behavioural Qualities

• Positive and calm manner
• Effective and Professional
• Courteous and Respectful
• Ability to cope under pressure, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines

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.

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Employer name: James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Audiology, James Paget University Hospitals NHS FT, Gorleston Gt Yarmouth, NR31 6LA

Employer's website: https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/