Senior Audiologist with Special Interest in Auditory Implants

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Part-time / job share

Self-rostering

Annualised hours

Job summary

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for a Senior Audiologist with a special interest in auditory implants. The post supports the North East Regional Cochlear Implant Programme (NERCIP) and patients across the Tees Valley.

This Band 6, full-time role is based at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, with flexible working and clear opportunities for professional development in a Trust that values wellbeing and inclusion.

Qualifications

• BSc Audiology or equivalent qualification required.
• HCPC/other registration as specified (Clinical Scientist or equivalent).
• MSc in Audiology or equivalent is desirable.
• British Sign Language Level 1 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Principle duties include working within the Auditory Implant service.
• Deliver high-quality audiology care for paediatric and adult patients.
• Contribute to regional cochlear implant programme activities.

Skills

Clinical experience NHS Audiology

Teaching & mentorship

Auditory implant service

Patient care

Education

BSc Audiology or equivalent

MSc in Audiology or equivalent

HCPC registration (Clinical Scientist)

British Sign Language Level 1

Job description

Senior Audiologist with Special Interest in Auditory Implants

Band 6

Main area Trauma & Orthopaedics, Reconstructive & Plastic Surgery, ENT & OMFS, Dermatology & Ophthalmology Services Grade Band 6 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week Job ref 328-CSU3-8375670

Site The James Cook University Hospital Town Middlesbrough Salary £39,959 - £48,117 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 17/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

Applications are invited from qualified Audiologists with a special interest in auditory implants to work within the North East Regional Cochlear Implant Programme (NERCIP) .

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

The team deliver both implantable acoustic devices (IAD) and are the regional cochlear implant providers for both paediatric and adult patients.

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.

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

Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications.

Main duties of the job

Principle duties include working within the Auditory Implant 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) for main responsibilities of the role.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

• BSc Audiology or equivalent
• Registered as one of the following HCPC as Clinical Scientist, RCCP as Clinical Physiologist, AHCS as Health Care Scientist
• MSc in Audiology or equivalent
• British Sign Language level one or equivalent
• BAA Higher Training Scheme Certificate of Clinical Competence in specialist area(s) role is within, or equivalent (e.g. for paediatric assessment roles, HCCC in Paediatric Assessment)

Knowledge

• Significant post qualification clinical experience (to include experience within adults and paediatrics)
• Teaching, supervision and mentorship experience

Experience

• Experience of NHS Audiology Services

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 arenew 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.