Job summary
Join us in Transforming Audiology services in Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital Trust
Having undertaken a comprehensive service review, we are driving forward an exciting transformation in audiology services. With a focus on delivering safe, high -quality care through strong governance, clear performance standards and innovative ways of working, the service is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care. Working with the clinical team a new structure has been developed which encompasses all aspects of Audiology with an aim to future proof the service both for patients and staff.
As part of our team, you will play a key role in shaping services that improve patient access and outcomes, supported by robust systems that ensure accountability and excellence. Within the structure, research and education have been prioritised along with continued service and staff development.
We are equally committed to staff wellbeing - creating a supportive, inclusive environment where professional development is encouraged and work life balance is valued. This is an opportunity to be a part of a forward-thinking service that invests in its people as much as its patients.
Main duties of the job
Our Audiology department has recently launched a new clinical structure and has undergone an exciting service transformation. With a focus on establishing robust governance processes alongside modernising patient pathways and introducing innovative approaches to improve patient care, the service is committed to providing the highest quality audiology service. We are now seeking a motivated and forward-thinking senior clinician to join our dynamic team and contribute to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
We are seeking two motivated and forward-thinking Service leads to be part of the Audiology senior clinical team. Following a recent service review and the development of a new clinical structure, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to the future of audiological care across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumbria. Embedded in solid governance. the service aims to ensure that patients receive the highest quality, evidence - based hearing and balance services.
These two posts will provide senior leadership to the adult and paediatric services and will play a key role in supporting the Head of service in the delivery of our adult and paediatric services
This is an exciting time to join our service as we continue to embed changes that improve outcomes and experiences for our patients.
About us
As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
With around 2 million contacts with patients every year, we deliver care from:
- Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
- Freeman Hospital
- Newcastle Dental Hospital
- Cramlington Manor Walks
- Urgent treatment centres
- Newcastle Fertility Centre
- Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
- Northern Genetics Service
These include a range of flagship services which deliver cutting-edge care (supported by state-of-the-art diagnostic services in both radiology and pathology) and are a catalyst for innovation to support pioneering clinical practice in the NHS.
We also have offices at Regent Point in Gosforth and community sites.
Please see attached information on what Staff Benefits we have to offer at our Trust under 'Documents to download' or 'Supporting documents'.
For further information on The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust please visit: Careers | Newcastle Hospitals | NHS | Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Interview Date: Friday 10 April 2026
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37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
- The postholder will be responsible for delivering direct patient care in line with service needs
- The post holder will be responsible for the clinical leadership and line management of Audiology staff working with a specific patient group and report directly to the Head of Service.
- The post holder will undertake clinical supervision and training of staff
- The post holder is expected to update their own professional knowledge and ensure that staff within their team are maintaining theirs sufficient to maintaining registration
- The post holder will be responsible for the management of their specific service area in conjunction with the Head of Service who maintains accountability
- The post holder will be responsible for the delivery, evaluation and development of relevant scientific, rehabilitative and support services
- The post holder will be expected to deliver the highest standards of quality and safety for audiology patients in line with national and regional standards and guidelines, ensuring that current national and local commissioning bodies guidance is followed.
- The post holder will be responsible for ensuring clinical governance is implemented and managed across a specific patient group within the Audiology Service, ensuring national and local policies are implemented and maintained on a regular basis
- The post holder will have highly developed and specialist knowledge over a range of procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience
- The post holder will work alongside the Head of Service, Operational Management and the Clinical Director for ENT, ensuring that appropriate systems and processes are in place to always ensure the continuity of safe and effective care and deliver a timely service for patients.
- The post holder will deliver and monitor the service against KPIs as directed by the Head of Service / Associate Director of Operations
- The post holder will work with the departments senior leadership team to achieve and maintain UKAS accreditation
- The post holder will contribute to research, collaborating with other colleagues within the organisation
- The post holder will undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Interview Date: Friday 10 April 2026
-
37 hours 30 minutes/week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE
- The postholder will be responsible for delivering direct patient care in line with service needs
- The post holder will be responsible for the clinical leadership and line management of Audiology staff working with a specific patient group and report directly to the Head of Service.
- The post holder will undertake clinical supervision and training of staff
- The post holder is expected to update their own professional knowledge and ensure that staff within their team are maintaining theirs sufficient to maintaining registration
- The post holder will be responsible for the management of their specific service area in conjunction with the Head of Service who maintains accountability
- The post holder will be responsible for the delivery, evaluation and development of relevant scientific, rehabilitative and support services
- The post holder will be expected to deliver the highest standards of quality and safety for audiology patients in line with national and regional standards and guidelines, ensuring that current national and local commissioning bodies guidance is followed.
- The post holder will be responsible for ensuring clinical governance is implemented and managed across a specific patient group within the Audiology Service, ensuring national and local policies are implemented and maintained on a regular basis
- The post holder will have highly developed and specialist knowledge over a range of procedures and practices, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience
- The post holder will work alongside the Head of Service, Operational Management and the Clinical Director for ENT, ensuring that appropriate systems and processes are in place to always ensure the continuity of safe and effective care and deliver a timely service for patients.
- The post holder will deliver and monitor the service against KPIs as directed by the Head of Service / Associate Director of Operations
- The post holder will work with the departments senior leadership team to achieve and maintain UKAS accreditation
- The post holder will contribute to research, collaborating with other colleagues within the organisation
- The post holder will undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Audiology
- Post-graduate qualification to Masters' level (MSc in Audiology, M level qualification or equivalent)
- Registered with either the AHCS as an Audiologist, or HCPC as a Clinical Scientist
- Management or leadership qualification or evidence of equivalent level CPD in this area
- Evidence of appropriate continuous professional and personal development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in relevant areas of audiological assessment and management of adults / children of all ages
- Significant post registration experience in a senior audiologist role with evidence of management of complex caseloads and continuous service improvement
- Experience of supervision and teaching
- Experience of clinical service development
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policies or project specific policy context
- Can demonstrate an understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding pathways
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills to include ability to communicate and make shared decisions with the hearing impaired, and patients and carers who may be emotional and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including staff
- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write high quality reports for different audiences, and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to communicate & develop pathways with a wide range of agencies, e.g. education, health, social work and the voluntary/user sector.
- Ability to make decisions involving complex factors which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
- Frequent requirement of intense prolonged concentration in both clinical and managerial roles
- Good level of IT skills to include word processing, use of spreadsheets and databases
- Ability to cope with decision making under pressure
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft office
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential
- BSc or equivalent in Audiology
- Post-graduate qualification to Masters' level (MSc in Audiology, M level qualification or equivalent)
- Registered with either the AHCS as an Audiologist, or HCPC as a Clinical Scientist
- Management or leadership qualification or evidence of equivalent level CPD in this area
- Evidence of appropriate continuous professional and personal development
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Significant experience in relevant areas of audiological assessment and management of adults / children of all ages
- Significant post registration experience in a senior audiologist role with evidence of management of complex caseloads and continuous service improvement
- Experience of supervision and teaching
- Experience of clinical service development
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant NHS policies or project specific policy context
- Can demonstrate an understanding/experience of adult/child safeguarding pathways
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills to include ability to communicate and make shared decisions with the hearing impaired, and patients and carers who may be emotional and the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders including staff
- Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to write high quality reports for different audiences, and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders
- Ability to communicate & develop pathways with a wide range of agencies, e.g. education, health, social work and the voluntary/user sector.
- Ability to make decisions involving complex factors which require the analysis, interpretation and comparison of a range of options
- Frequent requirement of intense prolonged concentration in both clinical and managerial roles
- Good level of IT skills to include word processing, use of spreadsheets and databases
- Ability to cope with decision making under pressure
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft office
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).
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