Head of Audiology Services & Clinical Science Leader

National health service; Honiton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Head of Audiology to lead and shape Audiology services across Trust sites. You will provide strategic and clinical leadership, set patient-centred care standards, and drive service development aligning with performance and financial targets.

The role offers a structured transition with the current Head of Service and Beregional collaboration through the East of England Leaders in Audiology Network, with opportunities to influence at local,

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and extensive clinical experience at the highest level within Audiology.
• Team leadership and management.
• Knowledge and experience of risk assessment procedures and controls.
• Knowledge and experience of service quality assurance/improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic, professional and scientific leadership across Audiology Services.
• Deliver expert clinical scientific advice, diagnosis and management for complex hearing conditions.
• Hold consultant-level accountability for clinical scientific decision-making and patient care.
• Lead the development of patient pathways, service innovation and quality improvement.
• Drive translation of research and emerging technologies into safe, effective clinical practice.
• Promote evidence-based care, clinical governance, quality and patient safety.
• Lead education, workforce development and professional practice across Audiology.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Audiology expertise

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

PhD or AuD

MSc Audiological Science

HCPC Registration as Clinical Scientist (Audiology)

Tools

Audiology equipment

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust seeks a Head of Audiology to lead and shape Audiology services across Trust sites. You will provide strategic and clinical leadership, set patient-centred care standards, and drive service development aligning with performance and financial targets.

The role offers a structured transition with the current Head of Service and Beregional collaboration through the East of England Leaders in Audiology Network, with opportunities to influence at local,