Lead Audiologist

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Worthing seeks a committed lead clinician to oversee the adult rehabilitation team in Audiology. You will jointly manage services focused on auditory rehabilitation, work closely with team members and lead clinical direction. The position offers a chance for professional growth in a supportive environment, ideal for those passionate about patient care and rehabilitation.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team environment

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience working within Adult Audiology post training.
• Training in Vestibular or Tinnitus.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Joint lead clinician for the adult rehabilitation service in Audiology.
• Provide clinical direction and manage the AR service budget.
• Supervise junior staff and support their development.

Skills

Excellent working knowledge of an Audiological Patient Management System

Ability to discern optimal audiological care pathway

Efficient organizational abilities

Excellent communication

Education

Evidence of studying to a higher level in Audiology - MSc level

HCPC or AHCS registration

Tools

Audiological Patient Management System

Hearing aids

Job description

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed lead clinician in the adult rehabilitation team at the UHSx Audiology department.

This is a permanent opportunity to join the existing adult rehabilitation lead, to collaboratively develop and deliver our adult rehabilitation services.

Within this role there will be the opportunity to be involved in Tinnitus and /or vestibular audiology.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a high level of clinical expertise and the interpersonal skills, compassion and sensitivity to build positive and trusting relationships with patients, families and carers, and the team. As this is a joint lead role, excellent communication skills are essential.

You will be expected to work closely with the whole team, supporting developments and assisting the Head of Audiology and other team leads in meeting the department goals.

In return, we can offer opportunities for your professional development and a supportive, responsive team to work within.

Worthing offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and coastal lifestyle. Nestled between the South Downs and the sea, it's a place where work-life balance comes naturally. With a lively arts scene, independent shops, and year-round events, Worthing is full of character and culture. Worthing is a place to grow -- personally and professionally.

Main duties of the job

Joint lead clinician for the adult rehabilitation (AR) service in Audiology UHS-West, providing specialist advice for the assessment and rehabilitation of patients having audiovestibular impairment.

Responsible for working with the other AR lead to give clinical direction to the service, within the boundaries set by the Head of Audiology.

To monitor the AR service budget to ensure that income and expenditure balance and that procurement lies within fiscal boundaries.

To line manage lower grade staff, carrying out regular appraisals and supporting their development and training.

To continually monitor clinical pathways to ensure lean working with efficient use of resources.

To monitor the DM01/RTT position of the AR service and ensure that the Head of Audiology is kept aware of potential threats, together with suggestions for remedial actions when needed.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Details Date posted

31 July 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

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

279-7364280-JUL25

Job locations

Worthing

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description Job responsibilities

• To provide, and receive, specialist, complex, information around auditory status effectively, especially when barriers to understanding are present.
• Information needs to be disseminated in an effective way, to patients, colleagues and other professionals alike, cascading accurate information.
• To provide complex analytical and judgement skills and to have specialist knowledge for supporting adults with severe-to-profound hearing losses, adults with intellectual disabilities, and understand the legal frameworks regarding adult safeguarding and the rights of adults living with dementia and/or intellectual disabilities.
• To provide effective clinical supervision, training and support to others within the team including line management of junior staff/students and appraisals.
• Possesses an excellent working knowledge of hearing aids, and other assistive listening devices offering appropriate rehabilitation.
• Responsible for working collaboratively with other team members, giving clinical direction to the Adult (and or tinnitus/balance) service. Being competent to assess and deliver rehabilitation to either tinnitus or balance patients.
• Ensures a welcoming, calm and professional environment for all those interacting with the Audiology department.
• Triaging of referral letters into appropriate clinics for the administration team to be able to schedule appointments correctly- monitoring activity and waiting lists of the service to enable appropriate time tabling.
• Implements policies and proposes changes appropriate to the service and participates in service development and auditing.
• Ensures effective stock control and efficient practice.
• Maintains own personal development and training requirements (for registration), and records this effectively. Actively contributes in research and development activities for the department- leading these changes/audits.
• Uses all software and IT systems effectively and assists others to do so
• To be involved in calibration checks on equipment and be involved in troubleshooting to allow safe practice to continue.

Job description Job responsibilities

• To provide, and receive, specialist, complex, information around auditory status effectively, especially when barriers to understanding are present.
• Information needs to be disseminated in an effective way, to patients, colleagues and other professionals alike, cascading accurate information.
• To provide complex analytical and judgement skills and to have specialist knowledge for supporting adults with severe-to-profound hearing losses, adults with intellectual disabilities, and understand the legal frameworks regarding adult safeguarding and the rights of adults living with dementia and/or intellectual disabilities.
• To provide effective clinical supervision, training and support to others within the team including line management of junior staff/students and appraisals.
• Possesses an excellent working knowledge of hearing aids, and other assistive listening devices offering appropriate rehabilitation.
• Responsible for working collaboratively with other team members, giving clinical direction to the Adult (and or tinnitus/balance) service. Being competent to assess and deliver rehabilitation to either tinnitus or balance patients.
• Ensures a welcoming, calm and professional environment for all those interacting with the Audiology department.
• Triaging of referral letters into appropriate clinics for the administration team to be able to schedule appointments correctly- monitoring activity and waiting lists of the service to enable appropriate time tabling.
• Implements policies and proposes changes appropriate to the service and participates in service development and auditing.
• Ensures effective stock control and efficient practice.
• Maintains own personal development and training requirements (for registration), and records this effectively. Actively contributes in research and development activities for the department- leading these changes/audits.
• Uses all software and IT systems effectively and assists others to do so
• To be involved in calibration checks on equipment and be involved in troubleshooting to allow safe practice to continue.

Person Specification Professional Registation Essential

• HCPC or AHCS registration

Desirable

• BAA or BSA membership

Experience and Qualifications Essential

• Evidence of studying to a higher level in Audiology- MSc level, modules, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years experience working within Adult Audiology post training
• Training in Vestibular or Tinnitus

Desirable

• STP/CAC training or equivalent
• Knowledge of BSL
• Advanced courses within Audiology training
• Experience of managing or training junior staff or students

Skills Essential

• Excellent working knowledge of an Audiological Patient Management System and range of hearing aids
• Ability to discern optimal audiological care pathway and making this patient centred
• Efficient and proven organisational abilities alongside excellent communication

Desirable

• Good knowledge of Auditbase
• Good knowledge of different hearing aid softwares

Equality Diversity & Inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

Person Specification Professional Registation Essential

• HCPC or AHCS registration

Desirable

• BAA or BSA membership

Experience and Qualifications Essential

• Evidence of studying to a higher level in Audiology- MSc level, modules, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 3 years experience working within Adult Audiology post training
• Training in Vestibular or Tinnitus

Desirable

• STP/CAC training or equivalent
• Knowledge of BSL
• Advanced courses within Audiology training
• Experience of managing or training junior staff or students

Skills Essential

• Excellent working knowledge of an Audiological Patient Management System and range of hearing aids
• Ability to discern optimal audiological care pathway and making this patient centred
• Efficient and proven organisational abilities alongside excellent communication

Desirable

• Good knowledge of Auditbase
• Good knowledge of different hearing aid softwares

Equality Diversity & Inclusion Essential

• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).

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 (opens in a new window).

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)