Senior Audiologist

Bedfordshire Hospitals Nhs Foundation Trust

Bedford, Luton

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 48,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced Audiologist to join our busy, friendly Audiology service in Bedfordshire, primarily at Bedford Hospital with opportunities to support at Luton & Dunstable Hospital.

The post is senior level, focused on diagnostic audiology and adult hearing rehabilitation, with teaching responsibilities and a strong patient-centred approach aligned to our values.

Qualifications

BSc or equivalent in Audiology; HCPC/AHCS registration.
Experience in diagnostic audiology and adult hearing rehabilitation.
Teaching or supervision experience an asset.

Responsibilities

Provide Audiology cover for ENT outpatient clinics for paediatric and adult patients.
Conduct diagnostic hearing assessments and manage complex cases.
Contribute to adult hearing rehabilitation and aural rehab services.
Support training and supervision of Audiology students and trainees.
Explain test results clearly to patients and families.
Assist with arranging hearing aids and data entry into PMS.

Skills

Team player

Initiative

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Education

BSc in Audiology

HCPC/AHCS registration

UK professional registration

Job description

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Audiologist to join our busy, friendly, and forward-thinking Audiology service in Bedfordshire.

You will work at a senior level, predominantly within our adult audiology service, based primarily at Bedford Hospital, with opportunities to provide support across our two provider sites, including Luton & Dunstable Hospital.

Your main responsibilities will include conducting hearing assessments and providing associated rehabilitation for adult patients, including those with severe, profound, and complex hearing needs. You will also provide audiology support to ENT outpatient clinics, working with both adult and paediatric patients.

As an experienced Audiologist, you will play an important role in supporting the development of our Audiology trainees through teaching, coaching, and sharing your expertise. Excellent communication skills, a strong patient-centred approach, and behaviours aligned with our Trust's values are essential.

We are committed to continuously improving and developing our service, and you will have an important role in helping us achieve this. In return, we will provide you with ongoing support, professional development opportunities, and the chance to progress your career within our service.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work at a senior level as part of a comprehensive diagnostic audiology and hearing rehabilitation service.

The role will involve providing a range of diagnostic audiology services, including audiology support to ENT clinics, where the post holder will assess both paediatric and adult patients. The post holder will also contribute to the adult hearing rehabilitation service, including the assessment and management of patients with complex needs.

In addition, the post holder will play an active role in the department's training programme, supporting and developing Audiology students through teaching, supervision, and practical guidance.

About us

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.

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.

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this vacancy. Please review them for full details of the role, responsibilities, and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Provide Audiology cover for ENT outpatient clinics, assessing both paediatric and adult patients. This will include masked air and bone conduction audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, and otoacoustic emission testing.
Explain and discuss test results with patients and their families or carers, ensuring information is communicated clearly and appropriately.
Contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive diagnostic audiology service, including the analysis, interpretation, and reporting of routine and complex test procedures under indirect supervision.
Arrange hearing aids for ENT outpatient patients where required, including initial assessment, obtaining consent, preliminary counselling, and entering relevant patient information and test data into the Patient Management System (PMS).
Participate in the adult hearing aid and aural rehabilitation service, including the direct GP referral pathway for patients aged 18 and over.
Take responsibility for managing routine and complex patient pathways under indirect supervision.
Undertake appropriate assessments and comprehensive history taking, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc or equivalent in Audiology
Registration with professional UK body
Registration with AHCS (RCCP) or HCPC

Desirable

HTS module in AR
MSc in Audiology

Experience

Essential

Substantial experience in health organisation
Evidence of management of complex AR

Desirable

Previous supervisory and training role

Personal skills

Essential

Team focused and contributor
Willing to take initiative
Enthusiastic and self-aware

Knowledge

Essential

Ability to communicate effectively with the hearing impaired, their families, and care-givers
Excellent Clinical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

Quality of written application

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details

Employer name: Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: Bedfordshire Hospitals, Bedford and Luton, MK42 9DJ, United Kingdom

Employer's website: https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Head of Audiology Services, Anna Lazenby, anna.lazenby@bedsft.nhs.uk, 01234792191

Details

Date posted: 19 August 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year