James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Audiologist

The closing date is 23 July 2025

Job summary

Do you like ice-cream and seaside rock, 180o skies and golden beaches then it may be time to consider a move to join our welcoming Audiology Team on the "Sunrise Coast". We are a friendly department currently enjoying low wait times for all aspects of our service; we receive excellent feedback from our both our patients and staff Friends and Family Tests. This post offers the opportunity of maintaining & advancing your diagnostic & rehabilitative skills in vestibular, paediatric and complex adult work.

The Audiology Department at the James Paget University Hospitals NHS FT offers a comprehensive and fully embedded diagnostic and rehabilitative service for both adults and our assured paediatric service. We provide a Hearing Therapy service, and a hospital based NHSP. We are an established training site and encourage continuing professional development. We also participate in National research programmes. Our department offers great facilities and a positive working environment.

We are searching for a forward-looking and enthusiastic person to join us. You will be expected to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team and as such have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will hold a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent qualifications) or nationally recognised qualification in Audiology and have appropriate post qualification experience in an NHS Audiology Service. You will be registered with the AHCS/HCPC or working towards registration.

Main duties of the job

The role will include providing audio/vestibular testing as well as routine and specialist clinical services to Adults and Paediatrics; working within a multi-disciplinary team and in working towards IQIPS accreditation. This comes at an exciting time as we extend into our Community Diagnostic Centre and are involved with the planning the new hospital which is due to open early in the 2030s .

The post is full time, but there is the opportunity to work flexible hours within a 4/5 day week or 9 day fortnight.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Date posted

10 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-7247657

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road, Gorleston

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and personal specification which includes the main responsibilities and duties of this post

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and personal specification which includes the main responsibilities and duties of this post

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Audiology or equivalent audiological or graduate qualification
Registered with the AHCS, RCCP / HCPC as a Clinical Scientist

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Appropriate in-service training in audiology
Competent in all aspects of routine audiology
Experience of working within an NHS audiology department
Experience of working in an extended role/higher level
Experience of vestibular testing

Desirable

Experience of paediatric testing
Experience of complex Adult testing

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written & oral) with an approachable & personable manner
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload, accurately follow instructions, work on own initiative when required and keep accurate timely patient notes
Good dexterity, fine motor skills and hand-eye co-ordination

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

BSc in Audiology or equivalent audiological or graduate qualification
Registered with the AHCS, RCCP / HCPC as a Clinical Scientist

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Appropriate in-service training in audiology
Competent in all aspects of routine audiology
Experience of working within an NHS audiology department
Experience of working in an extended role/higher level
Experience of vestibular testing

Desirable

Experience of paediatric testing
Experience of complex Adult testing

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (written & oral) with an approachable & personable manner
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload, accurately follow instructions, work on own initiative when required and keep accurate timely patient notes
Good dexterity, fine motor skills and hand-eye co-ordination

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road, Gorleston

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lowestoft Road, Gorleston

Great Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)