Specialist Senior Audiologist

NHS; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Specialist Senior Audiologist to join their Audiology team. The role involves providing rehabilitative services and supporting junior colleagues. Ideal candidates will have a BSc in Audiology and experience at a band 5 level.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in an Audiology department at a band 5 level for 2 years.
• Evidence of management, training and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide domiciliary rehabilitative service across North Derbyshire.
• Assist in the provision of audiology services providing diagnostic support.

Skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Good interpersonal skills

Good organisational skills

Evidence of advanced audiology procedures

Evidence of project management

Education

BSc Audiology

Post qualification training within the Audiology field

Job description

Go back Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Senior Audiologist

The closing date is 23 May 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Audiologist looking to develop their career.

We are looking for a Lead Audiologist to join our friendly Audiology team based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. The role will involve domiciliary clinics, and tinnitus clinics alongside a more complex patient rehab role.

The historic market town of Chesterfield is situated on the edge of the Peak District with excellent links to the City of Sheffield only 12 miles away.

The successful post holder will work within the team environment at the Royal Hospital and in the surrounding Peak District.

The proposed interview date of 3rd June 2025 is subject to change.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidates will provide a domiciliary rehabilitative service across North Derbyshire as well as tinnitus clinics and assisting in the provision of audiology services providing diagnostic support to the ENT department and comprehensive community rehabilitative services across North Derbyshire.

As a Lead Audiologist you will support the day-to-day running of the service and junior colleagues.Applicants must possess a BSc in Audiology or equivalent.Experience of working within a modernised hearing aid service at a band 5 level is essential.Evidenceof management and leadership skills are desirable but not essential.We are a progressive team and encourage personal development, and training for the successful candidate will be provided as required.This post will require Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.

About us

Chesterfield Royal Hospital is located in Calow, Chesterfield, which is situated on a green field site on the edge of the Peak District National Park. It is home to the Crooked Spire and is also close to Sheffield, Derby and Nottingham, thus offering numerous choices for recreational activities and lifestyles.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital was officially opened by the late queen in 1985 and since then it has continued to expand and modernise, currently holding approximately 550 beds. We provide acute in-patient and out-patient care for Chesterfield and the surrounding rural area of North Derbyshire, serving a population of approximately 350,000 people.

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.

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Person Specification

Qualifications & Training

• BSc Audiology or equivalent
• Able to register as a qualified practitioner
• Registered as a qualified practitioner
• Post qualification training within the Audiology field

Skills & Knowledge

• Good oral and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, able to support and train staff
• Good organisational skills
• Evidence of post basic training
• Evidence of advanced audiology procedures
• Evidence of project management

Personal Attributes

• Reliable
• Flexible
• Good team player
• Smart appearance
• Approachable
• A car driver with a full current driving licence and own transport is essential. For disabled applicants' suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed, if necessary.

Experience

• Evidence of working in an Audiology department at a band 5 level for 2 years.
• Evidence of management, training and leadership skills
• Evidence of working within the NHS
• Experience of working with complex patients
• Experience of supporting staff in the audiology clinic
• Evidence of performing advanced audiological assessment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust