James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Senior Audiologist

The closing date is 31 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 (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/HCPC or working towards registration.

Main duties of the job

Although based in the Audiology department, you will also work in the Community Diagnostic Centre (CDC) undertaking the diagnostic assessment of patients referred on Paediatric, Adult and Tinnitus pathways. The post also includes undertaking audio/vestibular rehabilitation on all patient groups at the main Audiology site.

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

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 6

Salary

£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-7623864

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, HCPC or eligible/working towards registration

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Appropriate NHS 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

Desirable

Experience of paediatric testing
Experience of complex adult testing
Experience of tinnitus work
Experience of vestibular 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, HCPC or eligible/working towards registration

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Appropriate NHS 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

Desirable

Experience of paediatric testing
Experience of complex adult testing
Experience of tinnitus work
Experience of vestibular 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)