Senior Audiologist (Adults)

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity awaits for a dedicated Senior Audiologist to join a progressive Audiology team at a leading NHS foundation trust. In this role, you will provide essential audiology services, assisting both hospital and community patients. Your clinical expertise will be crucial in assessing and treating complex cases, ensuring high-quality care for adults and children alike. The organization is committed to continuous improvement and offers a supportive environment for professional development. Join a team that values kindness and wellness, and contribute to the future of healthcare in the region.

Benefits

Flexible Working Opportunities

Free Counselling Service

NHS Pension Scheme

Access to Wagestream

Support for Menopause

Qualifications

• Experience in providing audiology services in an NHS setting.
• Ability to handle complex adult and pediatric cases.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full audiological assessments for patients.
• Develop individual treatment plans and follow-up care.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

BSc in Audiology

Registered Clinical Physiologist

BAA Accredited Certificate to Practice

Job description

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Employer: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Town: King's Lynn

Salary: £37,338 - £44,962 per annum pro rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 29/04/2025 23:59

Job Overview

An opportunity has arisen for a well-motivated Senior Audiologist to join our friendly Audiology team based at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust.

We are looking for an experienced Audiologist with post-graduate clinical experience.

You will assist in the provision of audiology services, providing diagnostic support to the ENT department and a comprehensive hospital and community rehabilitation service across West Norfolk. Covering a number of community clinics, you will work both within the team environment at the hospital and autonomously within the community. You must possess a BSc in Audiology or equivalent, and experience of working within an NHS hearing aid service is essential. We encourage personal development and provide training as required.

Main duties of the job

1. Undertake full audiological assessment of infants, children, and adults, including complex cases.
2. Analyze test results and assessment data to determine diagnosis and treatment options.
3. Develop and implement individual treatment plans for adult patients, including follow-up visits.
4. Select, program, and evaluate hearing aids for adults and provide related services.

Working for our organisation

We are working on building a new state-of-the-art hospital opening in 2030 and undertaking significant digital transformation, including a new electronic patient record system from 2026.

We provide a range of specialist, acute, obstetrics, and community services to around 331,000 people across Norfolk, Cambridgeshire, and Lincolnshire. Our values are kindness, wellness, and fairness. We promote continuous improvement and are proud of our learning environment.

Person specification

Qualifications/training and professional development

• BSc Audiology degree or equivalent
• Registered clinical physiologist or equivalent (UK)
• BAA accredited Certificate to Practice (e.g., BAAT, Yr 3 BSc, CAC, HCC, PTP, STP)
• Evidence of training in specialist areas

Experience

• Basic audiology training
• Post-graduate NHS clinical experience
• Experience with complex adult and pediatric patients

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including with hearing-impaired patients and carers
• Ability to handle emotional and distressing situations
• Proven time management and organizational skills
• Strong written communication skills

Applications are welcome from all who meet the criteria, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. Only those demonstrating how they meet the criteria will be shortlisted for interview.

Note: Applying via NHS Jobs will transfer your application to Trac. You will not be able to track your application or receive messages through NHS Jobs.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities
• Free counselling service
• NHS Pension scheme
• Access to Wagestream for earned wage access
• Support for peri-menopause and menopause

We promote staff networks including Armed Forces, Race, Ethnicity and Culture Heritage, Disability, and LGBTQ+.

We are committed to being a menopause-friendly employer.

Due to high application volume, this role may close early. We recommend applying soon.

All staff should be computer literate as part of our digital transformation.

Additional information

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks and UK professional registration.