Senior Audiology Clinical Lead

NHS Jobs; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Advanced Clinical Audiologist to lead one or more clinical areas within the Adult Hearing Service. The post holder will provide advanced assessments and rehabilitation, and support governance, service improvement, and mentoring of junior staff.

You will work with the Head of Audiology and Clinical Leads, ensuring high-quality patient care, robust clinical governance, and effective service delivery across complex and routine

Qualifications

• Must hold HCPC registration as an audiologist.
• Experience in adult hearing services and complex cases.
• Ability to lead clinical areas and supervise junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full audiological assessments including complex cases.
• Develop and implement individual rehabilitation plans.
• Programme and evaluate hearing aids for patients.
• Lead clinical areas and monitor governance and QA.
• Support service development and audits.

Skills

Advanced clinical audiology

Line management

Governance & quality assurance

Mentorship / Preceptorship

Education

HCPC registered as Audiologist

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Advanced Clinical Audiologist to lead one or more clinical areas within the Adult Hearing Service. The post holder will provide advanced assessments and rehabilitation, and support governance, service improvement, and mentoring of junior staff.

You will work with the Head of Audiology and Clinical Leads, ensuring high-quality patient care, robust clinical governance, and effective service delivery across complex and routine