Head of Audiology

NHS; Worcester; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Head of Audiology to lead and advance the service at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. This full-time role involves managing the clinical service, ensuring compliance with high-quality standards, and collaborating with the senior leadership team. The successful candidate will have an MSc in Audiology and significant experience in a multi-site environment. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Qualifications

• Post-graduate qualifications required.
• Experience in managing a multi-site service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Audiology service across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with national and international standards.
• Support business development and service transformation.

Skills

Clinical management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Level 7 MSc in Audiology or equivalent

Level 7 Postgraduate management/leadership qualification

Job description

Overview

Head of Audiology required to lead the team and service at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder will lead and advance the service, drive IQIPS accreditation and provide senior clinical leadership across multiple sites and outreach clinics.

Service coverage includes Adult and Paediatric Audiology Services at Worcester Royal Hospital, Kidderminster Treatment Centre, the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch and outreach clinics at Evesham Community Hospital, Princess of Wales Community Hospital, Malvern, Pershore, Droitwich and Tenbury Wells; ENT Services and Vestibular and Adult Neuro-diagnostic Testing at the three main sites. The role offers opportunities for business planning, service development and close work with the directorate senior leadership team (operational manager, clinical director and matron).

Interviews will be held on 5 August 2025.

Responsibilities

Responsible and accountable for the Audiology Service provided by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The postholder will be a highly developed post-graduate qualified Audiologist, Hearing Therapist or Clinical Scientist (Audiology) and will manage the clinical service, strategic planning, staff allocation, training, clinical governance, research and development, finance and quality assurance. Accountable to the Deputy Director of Operations (Surgery), ensure a consistently high-quality, complex clinical service meeting national and international standards. Responsible for training and supervision within the department and for performance against DM01 and RTT. Support flexible working and travel to three sites (Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster) with regular presence to manage operations.

Support business development, service transformation and collaboration with the wider directorate.

Person Specification

Qualifications (essential)

• Level 7 MSc in Audiology or equivalent knowledge/experience
• Level 7 Postgraduate management/leadership qualification
• CAC/BAAT Pt 1 + 2 / HTS or equivalent practical qualifications in general and specialist areas
• Registered AHCS Audiologist or HCPC Clinical Scientist (Audiology)
• Membership of BSA/BAA or other professional body

Experience (essential)

• Clinical experience with senior-level responsibilities in a complex, multi-site service
• Ability to formulate management plans based on case histories, diagnostics and complex decisions
• Experience with babies, children and adults with cognitive impairments; managing hearing-impaired patients and carers
• Post-graduate experience and CPD; ability to role-model professional conduct

Research

• Apply research outcomes to clinical problems; critical appraisal and use of current guidelines; lead clinical audits, research or presentations; lead service improvements

Management and Administrative Experience

• Experience in managing healthcare professionals and developing services through quality improvement
• Strategic planning for the department; manage services to meet performance targets; budget management; health and safety and clinical governance
• Data analysis to identify service improvements; experience in working in a clinical multidisciplinary team

Teaching

• Training, assessment and supervision of BSc/STP/HTS students

Personal Attributes

• Alignment with the Trust’s values and the 4WARD behaviours
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills; ability to work under pressure and with limited supervision
• Collaborative, adaptable and flexible; champion staff wellbeing

Equality and Diversity

• Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment: applications from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request consideration under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if meeting minimum criteria. Details are in the application form.

Other details

Location: Worcestershire Royal Hospital and other sites; Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 per year; Band 8b; Permanent, Full-time with flexible working; DBS and UK registration requirements as applicable; interview date: 5 August 2025.