Senior Audiologist

ROYAL CORNWALL HOSPITALS TRUST; Truro; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Truro is seeking a Senior Audiologist to deliver high-quality audiology services. You will conduct assessments and manage hearing and balance disorders for patients of all ages, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor junior colleagues. Applicants should have excellent clinical expertise and communication skills, with a passion for improving patient outcomes. Embrace this opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in audiology with a focus on hearing and balance disorders.
• Ability to undertake clinical assessments for various age groups.
• Confidence in using advanced audiological technology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct clinical assessments following national and local protocols.
• Fit and verify hearing aids for children and adults.
• Supervise junior colleagues and mentor their work.
• Lead service audits to enhance patient care.

Skills

Expert assessment of hearing disorders

Excellent communication skills

Strong clinical expertise

Mentoring and supervision

Advanced audiological techniques

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Audiologist to join our dedicated team at Royal Cornwall Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality audiology services to patients across Cornwall. You will work within a supportive environment that values innovation, patient-centred care, and professional development.

As a Senior Audiologist, you will provide expert assessment, diagnosis, and management of hearing and balance disorders for patients of all ages. You will take responsibility for complex cases, contribute to service development, and support junior colleagues through supervision and training. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams will be central to your role, ensuring seamless care and the best possible outcomes for our patients.

We are looking for someone with strong clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You should be confident in using advanced audiological techniques and technology, and passionate about making a difference in the lives of those with hearing and balance difficulties.

If you are ready to take the next step in your audiology career and join a forward-thinking team in a beautiful part of the country, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

• To undertake clinical assessments on adults, following national and local protocols.
• To undertake clinical assessments for pre and school age children in Acute and Community clinics, following national and local protocols.
• To fit and verify hearing aids to school age children and adults.
• To make clinical decisions for onward referral as necessary, following all national and local relevant clinical pathways.
• To support with the testing of children and adults with complex or additional needs.
• Supervise and mentor the work of more junior colleagues.
• To be the services Audit Lead. To improve and implement the Audit cycle, conducting audits and reporting on findings to help improve and evidence effective and efficient patient care.