James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Scientist (Audiology)/Chief Audiologist

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Job summary

Do you like ice-cream and seaside rock, 180 degree skies and beautiful 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.

You will join us at an exciting time as we extend our Audiology service into the newly built, on-site, Community Diagnostic Centre where we will provide adult, paediatric and tinnitus assessment pathways. We are also involved with the planning of our new hospital due to open in 2031/32.

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/MSc in Audiology or nationally recognised qualification in Audiology and have appropriate post qualification experience in an NHS Audiology Service. You will be registered with the AHCS or HCPC as a Clinical Scientist or working towards registration.

Main duties of the job

Although based in the Audiology department, your role will be to ensure the day-to-day delivery of the Audiology service in the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) including the supervision of junior staff and undertaking the diagnostic assessment of patients referred on Paediatric, Adult and Tinnitus pathways. The post may also include undertaking audio-vestibular assessments and rehabilitation on all patient groups at the main Audiology site.

You will lead and be actively engaged in the UKAS IQIPS accreditation process for the CDC and main Audiology department. Youwill also take part in the quality assurance, audit and peer review of the service.

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.

The locality is an area of outstanding natural beauty with both the Norfolk Broads and the picturesque coastline being within easy reach. It also offers great leisure facilities and the vibrant, historic city of Norwich is only a short drive away. London is just over 90 minutes away by train from Norwich

Date posted

15 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£47,810 to £54,710 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

177-ELEC-7627853

Job locations

Audiology

James Paget University Hospitals NHS FT

Gorleston Gt Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details of the post including the main of the role, please see attached job description and person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details of the post including the main of the role, please see attached job description and person specification

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

BSc in Audiology
MSc in Audiology
CAC, STP (Audiology) or equivalent HTS
CPD Portfolio
Registered with an appropriate professional body (HCPC/AHCS)

Desirable

Member of BAA/BSA
Management training

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Three years plus experience of working as Audiologist (Band 6)
Experience of working as part of an NHS Audiology Team
Knowledge and practical experience of advanced audiovestibular testing techniques
Supervision and training of other grades
Teaching and training skills
Knowledge and experience of fitting babies and young children
Knowledge and experience of Paediatric hearing testing and rehabilitation
Experience of working with more complex patients with particular Audiological and/or balance/tinnitus problems

Desirable

Experience of managing and implementing change
Experience of managing and implementing change
Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students etc.

Skills, abilities and competencies

Essential

Understanding of clinical governance & knowledge of auditing procedures
Knowledge and experience of computerised patient management systems
Excellent clinical skills in Audiology practice

Desirable

Active in research and innovation
Effective leadership, management skills and team player

Behavioural qualities

Essential

Positive and calm manner
Effective and Professional
Courteous and Respectful
Ability to cope under pressure, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines

Person Specification

Education and qualifications

Essential

BSc in Audiology
MSc in Audiology
CAC, STP (Audiology) or equivalent HTS
CPD Portfolio
Registered with an appropriate professional body (HCPC/AHCS)

Desirable

Member of BAA/BSA
Management training

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Three years plus experience of working as Audiologist (Band 6)
Experience of working as part of an NHS Audiology Team
Knowledge and practical experience of advanced audiovestibular testing techniques
Supervision and training of other grades
Teaching and training skills
Knowledge and experience of fitting babies and young children
Knowledge and experience of Paediatric hearing testing and rehabilitation
Experience of working with more complex patients with particular Audiological and/or balance/tinnitus problems

Desirable

Experience of managing and implementing change
Experience of managing and implementing change
Contributing to clinical education of less experienced staff, students etc.

Skills, abilities and competencies

Essential

Understanding of clinical governance & knowledge of auditing procedures
Knowledge and experience of computerised patient management systems
Excellent clinical skills in Audiology practice

Desirable

Active in research and innovation
Effective leadership, management skills and team player

Behavioural qualities

Essential

Positive and calm manner
Effective and Professional
Courteous and Respectful
Ability to cope under pressure, prioritise workloads and meet deadlines

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

Audiology

James Paget University Hospitals NHS FT

Gorleston Gt 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

Audiology

James Paget University Hospitals NHS FT

Gorleston Gt Yarmouth

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

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