Senior Audiologist - Adult Audiology

Transformation Unit; Tees Valley; Híbrido; GBP 40.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible working

Part-time / job share

Self rostering

Annualised hours

Descripción de la vacante

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Senior Audiologist (Adult Audiology) in a Band 6, full-time NHS post based at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough. The role covers adult and paediatric Audiology with access to a range of clinics and an earmould lab.

Flexible working and annualised hours options are offered; DBS costs are handled through salary deductions.

Formación

• Qualified Audiologists with a special interest in Paediatric Audiology.
• Registration with HCPC or AHCS acceptable for the post.

Responsabilidades

• Working within adult and paediatric Audiology service.
• Meet essential components in person specification.

Conocimientos

Excellent communication

Organise day-to-day work

Team working

Independent working

Self motivation

PowerPoint presentation

Travel independently

Educación

BSc Audiology or equivalent

HCPC/AHCS registered

Descripción del empleo

Main area Trauma & Orthopaedics, Reconstructive & Plastic Surgery, ENT & OMFS, Dermatology & Ophthalmology Services Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours

• Full time
• Compressed hours

37.5 hours per week Job ref 328-CSU3-8331891

Employer South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site The James Cook University Hospital Town Middlesbrough Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 13/11/2026 23:59

Senior Audiologist - Adult Audiology

Band 6

Job overview

Applications are invited from qualified Audiologists with a special interest in Paediatric Audiology.

The South Tees Audiology Service team is proud to deliver high quality, innovative Audiology care.

Within the wider Audiology department there is an in house earmould lab , Audiologist-led balance clinics including vestibular rehabilitation, paediatrics/neonatal screening, and fast-track GP Audiology screening. The main purpose-built department is located in The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough with outreach services offered across the Tees Valley and surrounding areas.

In addition, our service hosts the Cochlear Implant Programme for the entire North East region and provides specialist care for patients with implantable acoustic devices.

Improving working lives' principles are strongly supported through flexible working, part-time/job share, self-rostering and annualised hours working.

Main duties of the job

Principle duties include working within the adult and paediatric Audiology service

To be short-listed for interview, candidates must demonstrate in their application how they meet all of the essential components in the person specification for this post.

Working for our organisation

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• BSc Audiology or equivalent
• Registered as one of the following (or eligible for registration):
• HCPC/AHCS registered

Knowledge and Skills

• Experience of NHS Audiology Services

Key Skills

• Excellent communication skills to enable building good rapport with colleagues and patients
• Able to organise own day to day work
• Good team working skills
• Able to work independently
• Self motivated to deliver a high quality service
• Presentation skills to include use of Powerpoint
• Ability to travel independently as may be required for this particular job role

Experience

Important - Once sufficient applications have been received this vacancy may close early.

Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are anew to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.

Qualifications
Please note the essential qualifications required for the post are outlined within the Person Specification. You are required to provide original evidence of the necessary qualifications for the post at interview should you be shortlisted. You will also be required to provide original copies as part of the pre‑employment check screening.

New Starters – Probationary Period

For any new employees commencing employment with South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, you will be subject to satisfactory completion of a 6 month probationary period. Please note that internal applications and individuals that are appointed to fixed term appointments of less than 6 months duration are exempt from the probationary period (unless you are an internal applicant currently part way through a probationary period or a bank member of staff).
Employment References

As part of our pre-employment screening process, all applicants are required to provide references covering their last three years employment history including any gaps. Applicants are requested toensure e-mail addressesfor all referees are included on their application form. Personal references are not acceptable.

Working Hours

If the hours advertised for the post are up to full time (37.5 hours per week), applications are still welcomed from individuals who may be seeking to work less than full-time hours and all requests will be considered in line with the post being appointed to for the successful applicant.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.

At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.

We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.

We are here to supportyou throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.

Supporting disabled people and people with long‑term conditions

We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026.

This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.

If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at [e-mail] or call us on 01642 854610

Right to Work in the UK

The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship hereWork in the UK - GOV.UK ( www.gov.uk ).

Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.

Please note that not everyone needs a ‘Skilled Worker’ visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.

Further Important Information

Please check your email on a regular basis for updates on your application. If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to email via this method

Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.

Please ensure you read the ‘Guidance Notes for Applicants’ document attached to this advert before completing and submitting your application.

Unfortunately, we are unable to respond to all applicants and those who are not contacted within six weeks of the closing date should assume that their application has been unsuccessful.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.