Job summary
You're already an audiologist - so why choose us?Because right now, we're building one of the most modern, well-equipped, and career-focused audiology services in the NHS... and we want you to help shape it.
Our department has received £220,000 in NHS England funding for new roles and an additional three-quarters of a million pounds for cutting-edge equipment, including brand-new adult and paediatric testing booths. This transformation means more services for our community and more opportunities for your career.
No two days here are the same. You'll work across acute hospital clinics, community settings, and outreach locations, collaborating with a wide range of colleagues in the multidisciplinary team - from ENT consultants and nurses to GPs and community health professionals. You'll also benefit from recent investment in our digital services, with plans to make our workflows faster, more connected, and better for both staff and patients.
Main duties of the job
Based in Scunthorpe or Grimsby, you'll join a warm, supportive team delivering a full range of adult hearing care, including diagnostics, direct referral clinics, and hearing aid fitting and verification.
We'd love to hear from you if you:
- Have a BSc in Audiology (or BAAT Parts 1 & 2 pre-2006) and are registered with AHCS or HCPC, or are newly qualified and eligible to register
- Can perform diagnostic tests including tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, TEOAE, PTA, otoscopy, and video otoscopy
- Have experience in hearing aid fitting and verification (REMs) and can spot red flags requiring onward referral
- Communicate well, work well in a team, and adapt positively to change
We offer more than just a job; you'll be joining a supportive 'family feel' team that values your input and has a proven record of promoting from within. We'll support you with fully funded CPD and qualifications - from specialist courses to postgraduate study allowing you to shape your career your way. What are you waiting for?!
About us
The Humber Health Partnership is one of the largest acute and community Partnership arrangements in the NHS, seeing well over one million patients every year and managing a budget of over £1.3 billion.
Made up of two Trusts - Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust (NLAG) and Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (HUTH) - our Partnership has significant ambitions and is committed to delivering world-class hospital and community services for the 1.65 million people we serve.
Together we employ nearly 20,000 staff. Our five main hospital sites are Diana, Princess of Wales Hospital, Scunthorpe General Hospital and Goole and District Hospital, for NLAG and Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital for HUTH.
As Teaching Hospitals working with the Hull York Medical School, we both lead and contribute to research in many areas - biomedical research, primary care, palliative medicine, cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, vascular surgery, cancer surgery and oncology.
We believe that by developing a diverse, inclusive, innovative, skilled and caring workforce, we can deliver excellent care to our patients and a great future for our employees, our Partnership and our community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Have a BSc in Audiology (or BAAT Parts 1 & 2 pre-2006) and are registered with AHCS or HCPC, or are newly qualified and eligible to register
- Can perform diagnostic tests including tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, TEOAE, PTA, otoscopy, and video otoscopy
- Have experience in hearing aid fitting and verification (REMs) and can spot red flags requiring onward referral
- Communicate well, work well in a team, and adapt positively to change.
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Have a BSc in Audiology (or BAAT Parts 1 & 2 pre-2006) and are registered with AHCS or HCPC, or are newly qualified and eligible to register
- Can perform diagnostic tests including tympanometry, acoustic reflexes, TEOAE, PTA, otoscopy, and video otoscopy
- Have experience in hearing aid fitting and verification (REMs) and can spot red flags requiring onward referral
- Communicate well, work well in a team, and adapt positively to change.
For more detailed information, please read the job description linked below.
As a Trust we are keen to offer and encourage flexible working opportunities to address health and wellbeing and work-life balance for our employees, this will have a positive impact on the care we provide.
Flexible working is part of a wider commitment to improve the quality and experience of working life and we recognise that it is a key contributor for the recruitment and retention of our employees.
We therefore support and encourage open conversations around a specific working pattern to suit your work-life balance or a multi-role career, if it works for you and works for the role, we'll do our best to make it happen.
Local flexible working arrangements are developed in partnership between the line manager and employee in order to ensure equality of access to flexible working, as far as practicable, regardless of role, shift pattern, team or pay, based on: patient/service user and staff experience, service delivery and work-life balance of colleagues.
We are committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by all and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution, supports us to be an Employer of Choice and ultimately enables our employees to support the effective care of our patients.
We strongly value the different perspectives and ideas a diverse workforce brings to deliver better outcomes for our patients. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
To learn more about Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust, and discover the unique benefits on offer to employees, view our latest videos, plus more, please visit our recruitment website at https://join.humberhealthpartnership.nhs.uk/
In line with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Recruitment & Workforce team will use and hold your personal data for the intended purpose and in line with the Recruitment & Workforce Privacy Statement.
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children/vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers.
Please be aware that all new employees starting work with us will be charged for the cost of their DBS check, if it is required for their role.
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- At least one of the following: 1. BSc Audiology 2.Baat part I & II and ONC in MPPM 3. HAC examination pass
- Registration with AHCS/HCPC or eligible to register if newly qualified
Desirable
- Post qualifying clinical experience in Audiology
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to perform a wide range of diagnostic tests, including tympanometry, acoustic reflexes and TEOAE, PTA and otoscopy including video-otoscopy
- Able to perform hearing aid fitting with verification eg REMS
- Experience in performing hearing assessments, direct referral clinics from GPs, prescribing hearing aids, identifying red flags and the need for further investigation and onward referral
Desirable
- Experience with Auditbase and Phonak hearing aids
Behaviours
Essential
- Good personal time management
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- At least one of the following: 1. BSc Audiology 2.Baat part I & II and ONC in MPPM 3. HAC examination pass
- Registration with AHCS/HCPC or eligible to register if newly qualified
Desirable
- Post qualifying clinical experience in Audiology
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to perform a wide range of diagnostic tests, including tympanometry, acoustic reflexes and TEOAE, PTA and otoscopy including video-otoscopy
- Able to perform hearing aid fitting with verification eg REMS
- Experience in performing hearing assessments, direct referral clinics from GPs, prescribing hearing aids, identifying red flags and the need for further investigation and onward referral
Desirable
- Experience with Auditbase and Phonak hearing aids
Behaviours
Essential
- Good personal time management
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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
Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Northern Lincolsnhire & Goole Hospitals
Grimsby/Scunthorpe
DN33 2BA
Employer's website
https://www.nlg.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
