Specialist Audiologist | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton upon Trent; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Audiologist to join their forward-thinking Audiology Team. This permanent role requires an Audiologist with a BSc (Hons)/MSc in Audiology or equivalent. The successful candidate will provide diagnostic and rehabilitative services, work with complex audiological issues, and travel across various community locations. Benefits include development opportunities, employee assistance programs, and discounted gym memberships, among others. Apply by December 29, 2025.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Qualifications

• Audiologist with a minimum of BSc (Hons)/MSc in Audiology or equivalent.
• Ability to work across various community locations.
• Knowledge of complex audiological issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services.
• Work with patients with complex audiological issues.
• Ensure Clinical and Professional standards are maintained.

Skills

Audiology expertise

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

BSc (Hons)/MSc in Audiology or equivalent

Job description

Senior Audiologist (Permanent)

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Audiologist to join our forward-thinking Audiology Team on a permanent basis.

The Adult Audiology Service is based at the Queen's Hospital but also delivers activity at various community locations across Staffordshire. We provide a range of routine and specialist services, including general ENT clinics, specialist otology/tinnitus/balance assessments, hearing rehabilitation, tinnitus management and therapy, and specialist audiological diagnostic investigations.

There will be a requirement to deliver some clinical activity at a range of community locations and therefore a need to have access to a car.

We are a complex only service and therefore provide more opportunities to expand your knowledge and work with a more varied cohort of patients.

As a minimum, you will be expected to be an Audiologist with a BSc (Hons)/MSc in Audiology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will join our Team of Audiologists to provide a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative service which will include working with patients with more complex audiological issues. The department also works closely with and provides support for ENT clinics.
• You will be expected to work across a number of sites, so a willingness to travel/access to a motor vehicle is essential.
• The post holder may also lead a team working in a specialist area. The post holder will work with the Adult Audiology Lead to ensure that Clinical and Professional standards are maintained at all times.

Benefits

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4thbusiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Closing date of applications: 29 December 2025.

Interview date: 12 January 2026.

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This advert closes on Monday 29 Dec 2025