Specialist Audiologist

NHS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Cambridge is seeking audiologists for essential roles delivering clinical activity in hospital and community clinics. Applicants should have an MSc in Audiology, experience with adult and paediatric rehabilitation, and the ability to work independently. This role supports the ENT service delivery model and offers opportunities for training and professional development within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidised transport

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• At least a BSc or MSc in Audiology.
• AHCS/HCPC registered or working towards this.
• Extensive post-qualification general audiology experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive audiology service within the department.
• Carry out a range of diagnostic audiological tests.
• Provide rehabilitation services to hearing impaired adults and children.

Skills

Advanced skills in adult and paediatric auditory rehabilitation and specialist tests

Computer literacy and good keyboard skills

Ability to communicate complex information to patients and carers

Education

MSc in Audiology or equivalent

Scientific Training Programme qualification

Tools

Hearing aids and related technologies

Job description

Overview

We are advertising three new band 7 posts to complement our existing team. These are important roles to deliver key clinical activity in both hospital and community clinics. You will be well-supported within the team and the wider Trust, in a large training department with a strong research programme.

Posts: Permanent post B7 35 hours per week; two 7-month B7 posts 37.5 hours per week. We are seeking individuals with experience in complex adult audiological testing and rehabilitation, or paediatric assessment and habilitation. You will contribute to an audiology-first ENT service delivery model as part of our ENT recovery support.

Main duties of the job

1. The provision of a comprehensive audiology service within the context of the wider department.
2. Carrying out a range of diagnostic audiological tests.
3. Providing a comprehensive rehabilitation service to hearing impaired adults and children.
4. Provision of rehabilitative services to adults with complex needs.
5. Maintaining own professional knowledge and contributing to the clinical developments of the department.
6. Using knowledge and experience in the training and supervision of junior staff.
7. Working independently.

If you can demonstrate exceptional clinical abilities and a proven track record of service development, we would be interested to hear from you. You must have excellent communication skills and a desire to find creative and effective solutions for patients with a variety of hearing and balance problems. You will be a competent practitioner and able to work without supervision in the main department and at satellite clinics. You will be expected to develop specialist expertise in some of our complex clinics, with training provided. The department is a training environment and you would be expected to contribute to training junior staff and PTP and STP trainees at BSc and MSc level.

You will have at least a BSc or MSc in Audiology or equivalent and will already have gained experience in a clinical setting. You must be AHCS/HCPC registered or working towards this.

About us

Our Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke\'s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds, CUH focuses on delivering a quality service with patients, staff and partners. CUH is recognised for outstanding care and rated Good by the Care Quality Commission. CUH\'s values – Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent – guide all staff. The Trust provides accessible, high-quality healthcare for local people and specialist services for regional, national and international needs. CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces and are committed to flexible working arrangements where possible.

Details

Date posted: 30 September 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 7

Salary: £47,810 to £54,710 a year p.a. pro rata

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Reference number: 180-D-254182

Job locations: Addenbrookes Hospital - Division D; Hills Road; Cambridge; CB2 0QQ

Job description and responsibilities

• Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
• Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed-term contract; approval from line manager required. If on a fixed-term contract, you may apply for a fixed-term position.
• Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full-time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by Student visa holders unless they meet criteria (Graduate visa, completed course with Graduate visa application, or Sponsor as Skilled Worker with studies completed within 3 months of start date).

Eligibility and sponsorship

For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough roles, redundancy risk prioritisation applies; interviews are not guaranteed. This vacancy closes at midnight on 9 October. Interviews are due on 22 October.

Benefits

CUH offers development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse, nurseries, subsidised transport, free Park and Ride, and staff dining facilities. Flexible working options are available where possible to support work–life balance.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MSc in Audiology or equivalent (or assessed study in Adult Rehabilitation Audiology at M-level)
• Scientific Training Programme qualification (or equivalent)
• State registration (or working towards this if not yet eligible)

Experience

• Extensive post-qualification general audiology experience
• Significant specialist experience in adult rehabilitation
• Significant paediatric Audiology experience
• Experience in audit and service development

Desirable

• Evidence of autonomous and unsupervised work
• Experience with complex adult rehabilitation caseloads

Knowledge

• In-depth knowledge of national standards, policies and guidelines
• Knowledge of hearing aids and related technologies

Skills

• Advanced skills in adult and paediatric auditory rehabilitation and specialist tests
• Computer literacy and good keyboard skills
• Ability to communicate complex information to patients and carers

Additional requirements

• Adherence to Trust values of safe, kind, excellent and ability to work with diverse populations

Disclosures

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. See attached documents for details.

Sponsorship

Applications from applicants requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship will be considered. See UK Visas and Immigration guidance for details.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Addenbrookes Hospital, Division D, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ. Website: https://www.cuh.nhs.uk