Head of Audiology

STOCKPORT NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Stockport; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Audiologist to oversee their Audiology Service. This role involves leading the team, ensuring effective service delivery, and maintaining high standards of patient care. Candidates must possess a postgraduate degree in Audiology and have a proven track record in healthcare leadership. The position offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave and staff discounts.

Benefits

27-33 days of annual leave

NHS pension scheme membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

NHS staff discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Local financial advice

Qualifications

• Qualified Audiologist, Hearing Therapist, or Clinical Scientist (Audiology).
• Experience in leading clinical teams and managing patient care.
• Familiarity with clinical governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Audiology team and provide strategic direction.
• Develop and implement service improvement plans.
• Ensure compliance with clinical governance and quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Service improvement

Financial management

Research and development

Education

Postgraduate degree in Audiology or related field

Job description

Overview

The post holder will be responsible for overseeing the Audiology Service at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust, ensuring it operates effectively and efficiently to meet patient needs. This role requires an individual who is a highly qualified and experienced professional, either as an Audiologist, Hearing Therapist, or Clinical Scientist (Audiology) with a postgraduate degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Audiology team and provide strategic direction, including workforce planning, recruitment, appraisal, and performance management.
• Develop and implement service improvement and business plans; oversee daily clinical operations and allocate staff resources to optimise service delivery.
• Implement clinical governance frameworks to maintain safety and quality in patient care; lead audits, risk assessments, and complaints management; maintain quality assurance systems and promote evidence-based practice.
• Engage in research and development to advance service practices and present findings at governance meetings and professional forums.
• Ensure sound financial management to achieve budgetary goals and lead procurement, maintenance, and calibration of equipment.
• Train and supervise staff within the department, creating an environment that fosters continuous learning and professional growth; monitor and evaluate departmental performance against key operational metrics.
• Provide professional leadership and direction for all Audiology staff and communicate information about hearing services to other professions, services, the public, and commissioners.
• Maintain links with colleagues and agencies within and outside the NHS to continuously improve services; lead departmental meetings and audits; represent Audiology at Trust Board level.
• Ensure a clear supervision and competency structure across the service.

Qualifications

The post holder should be a highly qualified and experienced professional, either as an Audiologist, Hearing Therapist, or Clinical Scientist (Audiology), with a postgraduate degree.

Additional information

If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary. In addition, you will be required to join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.

Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is committed to diversity, fairness and equality for all applicants and employees. Applications are welcomed from all backgrounds. We offer flexible working arrangements where possible.

Benefits include: Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays; NHS pension scheme membership; salary sacrifice schemes; NHS staff discounts; cycle to work scheme; salary finance; and local financial advice.