Senior Audiologist

NHS; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Audiologist at the NHS in Shrewsbury, focused on providing high-quality audiology services. This Band 6 role offers the chance to work autonomously and develop your skills in a supportive environment, with responsibilities across various audiological procedures and patient care.

Benefits

Full accommodation provided

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential: BSc in Audiology or equivalent.
• Desirable: Experience in service development and leadership.
• Registration with RCCP or HPC is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine audiological procedures for patients aged 18 and over.
• Develop individual management plans for patients.
• Contribute to departmental audits and service improvements.

Skills

Communication

Audiological procedures

Teamwork

Education

BSc in Audiology

MSc in Audiology

Job description

Job summary

This is a great opportunity for an experienced audiologist to progress into a more senior role. We are seeking someone who can work in and around the Shrewsbury area, specifically in South Shropshire.

Shropshire Audiology provides services for a population of approximately 500,000 people, with around 60,000 seen annually. Our services include Adult Hearing Aid support, ENT support, Paediatric Audiology, the Shropshire Auditory Implant Service, Hearing Therapy and Rehabilitation clinics, Tinnitus and Hyperacusis management, and Balance assessment.

Our department is IQIPS accredited, emphasizing our commitment to clinical quality. We value staff development and see this Band 6 role as an opportunity for career progression, particularly in developing our complex adult services and increasing clinic responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

1. Perform routine and non-routine audiological procedures, including managing direct referrals for patients aged 18 and over, and making onward referrals as needed.
2. Lead in community sites, ideally in South Shropshire, supporting our rural population and acting as an autonomous practitioner linked to local services.
3. Support multidisciplinary working, including diagnostic support for ENT, social services, volunteer groups, and educational settings.
4. Fit digital hearing aids and provide counseling and rehabilitation, including developing individual management plans.
5. Contribute to the development of our complex adult audiology service, engaging in diagnostic testing and in-depth rehabilitation.
6. Participate in departmental audits and implement improvement actions.
7. Work autonomously, adhering to best practice guidelines, demonstrating excellent communication skills, and managing caseload effectively.

About us

We are committed to high-quality care, with a friendly and dedicated team working closely with multiagency partners. Residential accommodation is provided at Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital, managed by Rooftops, and is fully furnished, conveniently located near town amenities.

Details

• Posted on: 04 June 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 223-SAT-382
• Location: The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, Mytton Oak Road, Shrewsbury, SY3 8XQ

Person Specification

Essential:

• BSc in Audiology or equivalent
• RCCP or HPC registration

Desirable:

• MSc in Audiology or relevant postgraduate credits
• Experience in service development, audit, research, and leadership
• Experience in complex audiology and mental health awareness

Additional requirements

This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have UK professional registration. Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome, with guidance available on UK Visas and Immigration websites.