Team Leader - Audiology

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking Two Team Leaders in Audiology Service to manage the Audiology Department at Scunthorpe General Hospital. Responsibilities include operational management, service delivery, and team development. Candidates must have a degree in Audiology and at least 2 years of Band 6 experience. This permanent, full-time role offers a salary range of £47,810 to £54,710 per annum pro rata, with a focus on high-quality service for adults and children.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as a Band 6 Audiologist with senior level skills.
• Ability to perform a wide range of diagnostic tests.
• Clinical/Managerial experience of supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Audiology Department.
• Ensure continuous professional development of the team.
• Support Audiology Lead with local and national perspectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisation skills

Risk management knowledge

Teamwork

Communication (verbal/written)

Education

BSc/MSc degree in Audiology

Registered with AHCS or HCPC

Job description

Job summary

Two Team Leaders in Audiology Service at Scunthorpe General Hospital, Scunthorpe Community Diagnostic Centre and Goole Hospital.

Main duties

• Assist with service planning, development and strategy by advising on professional aspects.
• Work with other members to provide high‑quality Audiology service to adults and children; diagnostic evaluation and rehabilitation of adults with hearing loss; supervision/advice to junior members.
• Perform audiometric tests—visual reinforcement, performance, play, audiometry, speech audiometry, speech discrimination, tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, TEOAE; fit and verify hearing aids; maintain hearing aids; advanced skills; specialist interest in paediatrics or complex adults.

About us

The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community NHS Partnership arrangements, seeing over one million patients and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.

The Partnership includes Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, employing nearly 20 000 staff and delivering world‑class services across five main hospital sites.

We believe in developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce.

Job details

Posted 22 December 2025

Contract & terms

• Permanent, Band 7, £47 810 – 54 710 p.a. pro rata, Full‑time
• Reference number 208‑726ED2‑25‑2

Location

Scunthorpe General Hospital, Cliff Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN15 7BH

Responsibilities

• Day‑to‑day operational management of the Audiology Department.
• Service delivery, continuous professional development of the team, attendance, annual leave and staff appraisals.
• Deputy to the Audiology Lead, assisting managers, staff and clinicians with local and national perspectives.

Person Specification – Knowledge

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Band 6 Audiologist with senior level skills.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Risk management knowledge.

Education – Essential

• BSc/MSc degree in Audiology from an accredited university or equivalent experience (BAAT Part 1 and 2 until 2006).
• Registered with AHCS or HCPC.

Desirable – Education & Experience

• Management/leadership qualification.
• Post‑qualifying clinical experience in Audiology.

Specialist Knowledge – Essential

• Specialist knowledge in a specific area of Audiology (paediatrics, complex adults).
• Perform a wide range of diagnostic tests (tympanometry, speech audiometry, acoustic reflexes, TEOAE, PTA, otoscopy including video otoscopy).
• Clinical/Managerial experience of supervising a team.
• Hearing aid fitting with verification (e.g., REMS).
• Experience performing hearing assessment direct referral clinics, prescribing hearing aids, identifying red flags and onward referral.

Behaviours – Essential

• Communicate with staff and others (GPs, ENT consultants, managers).
• Good personal time management.

Other Essential

• Good communication – verbal/written.
• Work on own initiative.
• Teamwork.
• Evidence of clinical and professional development; CPD and reflective practice.

EEO Statement

We welcome applications irrespective of age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. Disclosure and Barring Service entry required.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details

Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust

Scunthorpe General Hospital, Cliff Gardens, Scunthorpe, DN15 7BH

Website: https://www.nlg.nhs.uk