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

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a motivated Band 6 Audiologist to join their busy Audiology Department across Southern Derbyshire. The role involves providing comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative services to patients, including those with complex audiological issues. Additional training may be offered to less experienced qualified Audiologists. The position requires a willingness to travel between sites.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of post-graduate experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel to different sites is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic and rehabilitative services to patients.
• Support ENT clinics and work closely with the team.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Audiology Degree

HCPC registration

Job description

Overview

The adult Audiology department at Royal Derby Hospital are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Audiologist to work within our friendly, busy Audiology Department across a number of our Southern Derbyshire sites (mainly based in Derby).

We are a complex only service and therefore provide more opportunities to expand your knowledge and work with a more varied cohort of patients. Qualified Audiologists with less than 3 years post graduate experience are also encouraged to apply as additional training and development can be provided to supplement your existing learning.

Role and duties

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.

Details

Closing date of applications: 1 October 2025
Date of interview: 15 October 2025

Values and culture

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer

• 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 4th busiest 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.

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This advert closes on Wednesday 1 Oct 2025