Head of Audiology - Peterborough | North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Cambridgeshire is looking for a Head of Audiology to lead clinical and operational services. The role involves managing a diverse audiology team, overseeing a caseload of patients, and ensuring compliance with national standards. This is a senior position ideal for experienced audiologists ready to make a significant impact on patient care.

Qualifications

• Senior audiologist ready for the next step in their career.
• Experience in managing waiting lists and compliance with national performance targets.
• Ability to conduct demand and capacity analysis.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert operational and clinical leadership.
• Manage adult and paediatric caseloads for diagnostic audiology.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team with technical advice on service development.
• Conduct advanced audiological assessments and ensure reporting accuracy.
• Participate in Senior Manager on call rota.

Skills

Expert operational and clinical leadership

Advanced audiological assessments

Multidisciplinary team leadership

Complex audio-vestibular testing

Education

Postgraduate degree in Audiology or related field

Job description

Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Head of Audiology to join our team and lead the operational and clinical direction of our growing department across all Trust sites. This is a senior leadership position with accountability for delivering high-quality audiology services to both adult and pediatric patients, ensuring that all operations align with divisional, organisational, and national standards.

About the Role

As the Head of Audiology, you will be responsible for overseeing all resources and services within the Audiology Department, encompassing scientific, rehabilitative, and support services. Working closely with the Divisional Operations Manager, you will manage waiting lists, ensure compliance with national performance and screening targets, and conduct demand and capacity analysis to deliver a comprehensive service.

In this role, you will hold ultimate responsibility for clinical and scientific decision-making, supported by the Divisional Operations Manager and Divisional Director of Surgery. You’ll also carry a diverse clinical caseload, conducting advanced audiological assessments for both adult and paediatric patients, including complex audio-vestibular testing.

Why Join Us?

This is your opportunity to lead an expert team, drive innovation in audiology services, and make a significant impact on patient outcomes across our community. If you’re a senior audiologist ready for the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert operational and clinical leadership to ensure that each patient receives a high-quality, well-coordinated service.
• Manage adult and paediatric caseloads for diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology, including hearing aid provision.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team, providing professional, scientific, and technical advice on service development to the division and other agencies.
• Conduct and interpret advanced audiological assessments and ensure accurate and efficient reporting.
• Participation in Senior Manager on call rota.

We are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.

Please refer to the attached job description for a full list of duties and responsibilities

This advert closes on Sunday 30 Nov 2025