Job summary
Are you a qualified experienced Audiologist registered with AHCS or HCPC with strong clinical experience ready to take the next step into leadership? We are looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Team Leader to join our Audiology Service and help shape high-quality care for adults and children across Northern Lincolnshire and Goole.
You will be one of two Team Leaders within the service, with designated responsibility for Audiology at Scunthorpe General Hospital, Scunthorpe Community Diagnostic Centre, and Goole Hospital. This senior role combines clinical expertise with operational leadership, supporting the Audiology Lead in delivering a safe, effective and modern service.
You will oversee day-to-day departmental operations, staff management, service delivery, and continuous professional development within the team. You will also carry a highly specialist clinical caseload and contribute to service planning, development and strategy.
Flexibility across sites is essential, and you will work closely with colleagues across Audiology, ENT and wider clinical teams to ensure excellent patient care.
Why Join Us? - This is an exciting opportunity to influence service development, support a dedicated team and deliver high-quality Audiology care across a diverse population. You'll be part of a supportive department committed to innovation, professional growth and excellent patient experience.
Main duties of the job
- The Team Lead will assist with service planning, development and strategy by advising on professional aspects. They are not expected to be hands on specialists in all aspects of clinical care for the profession although they will carry a highly specialist clinical caseload relevant to their post.
- The post holder will be responsible for working with other members of the Audiology team to provide a high-quality Audiology service to adults & children served by the Trust and in wider community locations. This will include the diagnostic evaluation and rehabilitation of adults with hearing loss. As this is a senior post you will also have an element of complex work to undertake and will provide supervision/advice to junior members of the team.
- To perform audiometric tests to include Visual Reinforcement Audiometry, Performance Audiometry, Play Audiometry, Audiometry, Speech Audiometry, Speech Discrimination Testing Tympanometry, Acoustic Reflexes, TEOAE, followed by the subsequent fitting and verification of hearing aid amplification. Maintain patient's hearing aids by performing hearing aid repairs and maintenance and taking aural ear mould impressions on adults and young children. You will also hold advanced Audiology skills and knowledge for assessing and managing non-routine patients and will be encouraged to have a specialist area of interest which will be developed, this will be in either paediatrics, managing complex adult patients.
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
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
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a band 6 Audiologist with acquisition of skills expected at a senior level
- Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Risk management knowledge.
Education
Essential
- BSc/MSc degree in Audiology from an accredited University OR - Equivalent experience and qualifications BAAT part 1 and 2 (until 2006).
- Be registered with AHCS or HCPC
Desirable
- Management/leadership qualification
- Post qualifying clinical experience in Audiology
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge within a specific area of Audiology, eg paediatrics, complex adults
- Able to perform a wide range of diagnostic tests including tympanometry, speech audiometry, acoustic reflexes and TEOAE, PTA, and otoscopy including video otoscopy
- Clinical /Managerial experience of supervising a team
- Able to perform hearing aid fittings with verification e.g., REMS.
- Experience in performing Hearing assessment Direct Referral clinics from GP's, 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
- Ability to communicate with staff and others, such as GPs, ENT consultants and managers on occasions.
- Good personal time management
Other
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well within a team
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development.
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice.
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a band 6 Audiologist with acquisition of skills expected at a senior level
- Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills
- Risk management knowledge.
Education
Essential
- BSc/MSc degree in Audiology from an accredited University OR - Equivalent experience and qualifications BAAT part 1 and 2 (until 2006).
- Be registered with AHCS or HCPC
Desirable
- Management/leadership qualification
- Post qualifying clinical experience in Audiology
Specialist Knowledge
Essential
- Specialist knowledge within a specific area of Audiology, eg paediatrics, complex adults
- Able to perform a wide range of diagnostic tests including tympanometry, speech audiometry, acoustic reflexes and TEOAE, PTA, and otoscopy including video otoscopy
- Clinical /Managerial experience of supervising a team
- Able to perform hearing aid fittings with verification e.g., REMS.
- Experience in performing Hearing assessment Direct Referral clinics from GP's, 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
- Ability to communicate with staff and others, such as GPs, ENT consultants and managers on occasions.
- Good personal time management
Other
Essential
- Good communication - verbal/written
- Be able to work on own initiative
- Works well within a team
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development.
- Evidence of CPD and reflective practice.
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).
