Senior Audiology Lead - Clinical Transformation

Newcastle Hospitals; Newcastle upon Tyne; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Advanced Audiologist/Clinical Scientist to lead the adult audiology service. The role involves routine and complex assessments, service development, and line management within a dynamic NHS environment.

You will report to the Head of Service and work across Freeman Hospital and community sites, driving patient-centred care and governance. Flexible working and NHS benefits are available.

Qualifications

• Senior Audiologist level experience including complex assessment and rehabilitation.
• Registered AHCS or HCPC with significant NHS experience.
• Experience in staff supervision and service development is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more clinical areas of audiology practice in a busy NHS service.
• Line manage junior audiology staff and coordinate clinics.
• Maintain governance, audit, and service improvement activities.
• Undertake advanced audiological assessments and rehabilitation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for the service.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Clinical documentation

Presentation skills

Judgement and decision making

IT skills

Education

BSc in Audiology

MSc in Audiology

AHCS/HCPC registration

Audiology practitioner training / STP / BAAT

STP in audiology or HTS modules

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic patient records

Job description

The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Band 7 Advanced Audiologist/Clinical Scientist to lead the adult audiology service. The role involves routine and complex assessments, service development, and line management within a dynamic NHS environment.

You will report to the Head of Service and work across Freeman Hospital and community sites, driving patient-centred care and governance. Flexible working and NHS benefits are available.