Senior Advanced Audiologist

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Training Lead for its Audiology services. The role involves providing advanced diagnostic and rehabilitative services while overseeing training for staff and students. Responsibilities include managing adult rehabilitation patients, leading training programs, conducting complex diagnostic tests, and ensuring adherence to professional standards. Candidates should possess a relevant Audiology qualification and have strong clinical reasoning and communication skills. Commitment to patient-centered care is essential, along with an ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training and development

Inclusive recruitment practices

Commitment to staff well-being

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex audit rehabilitation cases.
• Ability to lead training programs and coordinate development activities.
• Proficiency in performing specialized diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead training programs for audiology services.
• Manage adult and pediatric rehabilitation services.
• Conduct advanced diagnostic tests and counseling.

Skills

Advanced communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Training and supervision

Emotional intelligence

Team collaboration

Education

Relevant Audiology qualification

Job description

The post holder will participate in the provision of a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology service, working at an advanced senior level. The post holder will serve as the Training Lead for BedsFT Audiology services, responsible for coordinating, developing and overseeing all training and competency development. The post holder will act as supervisor and lead clinical educator for Audiology trainees. The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

• Provide diagnostic Audiology services, including ENT clinic cover for both Paediatric and Adult patients.
• Manage Adult rehabilitation patients including complex patients.
• Undertake and report on a wide range of routine and advanced diagnostic tests.
• Work independently and use specialist knowledge for clinical reasoning.
• Use knowledge and experience in the training and supervision of staff at all levels.
• Maintain professional knowledge, contribute to service development, and support research activity.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics‑led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Training Lead Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the internal Audiology training programme.
• Develop and maintain structured training frameworks including induction, competency pathways and advanced practice development.
• Oversee training and supervision of students, apprentices, assistant audiologists and newly recruited staff.
• Ensure training activities meet regulatory, professional and Trust standards, including documentation and competency sign‑off.
• Coordinate clinical placements with higher education institutions.
• Identify departmental training needs and support service development through upskilling initiatives.
• Maintain accurate training records and contribute to workforce reporting.
• Act as the key point of contact for all training‑related matters within the service.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Participate in the adult hearing aid and aural rehabilitation service, including direct GP referrals.
• Manage routine and complex clinical cases with comprehensive assessment and history‑taking.
• Develop individualised rehabilitation plans and make referrals where appropriate.
• Select, programme and verify hearing aids using REM and evaluate fittings using outcome measures.
• Assess the need for additional rehabilitative technologies.
• Apply advanced counselling skills to patients with complex needs.
• Support paediatric follow‑ups, hearing aid maintenance and paediatric‑to‑adult transition.
• Participate in learning disability services, domiciliary visits and ward work as required.

Diagnostic Responsibilities

• Perform specialist and advanced diagnostic procedures.
• Participate in the provision of a comprehensive diagnostic service including ENT Direct Referral and Direct Access.
• Analyse, interpret and report on a wide range of routine and complex diagnostic tests.
• Undertake wax removal where clinically required.

Communication

• Use advanced communication skills to support patients with barriers to understanding or complex emotional needs.
• Communicate results sensitively and provide clear rehabilitation guidance.
• Liaise effectively with multidisciplinary teams and external organisations.
• Contribute to reporting and departmental data collation as required.

Quality & Governance

• Contribute to policy review and service improvement initiatives.
• Maintain departmental records including PMS entries, stock control and calibration records.
• Participate in research, audit and service evaluation.
• Produce high‑quality written reports.
• Uphold high standards of hygiene, infection control, time management and organisation.

Professional Development

• Participate in professional, clinical and statutory training.
• Undertake training for ENT and other related disciplines where appropriate.
• Maintain CPD records in line with regulatory requirements.
• Remain proactive in adopting new audiology practices and technologies.

Values & Behaviours

• Demonstrate emotional intelligence, empathy and resilience.
• Maintain professionalism in challenging situations.
• Be patient‑centred and compassionate.
• Work collaboratively as a supportive and adaptable team member.
• Contribute proactively to departmental operations and development.

This advert closes on Monday 2 Feb 2026.