Senior Audiologist - Adult Audiology
The closing date is 31 March 2026
Job summary
The main purpose of this role is to provide a range of clinical care working in one or more specialist areas of audiology. All post holders will regularly work alone at outstations. The post holder is responsible for maintaining clinical records in relation to the activities carried out. The post holder will also supervise or train less experienced staff and be a point of contact for junior staff regarding routine cases, and provide advice regarding the specialist area(s) they work in. The post holder may also lead a team working in a specialist area.
This role involves specialist patient care. All such care will be provided in an effective, caring and compassionate manner to patients. The post holder is required to abide by the NHS values and the NHS Constitution.
Main duties of the job
Acting as a point of contact for more junior staff (e.g. Associate or Assistant Audiologists, and less experienced Audiologists) within the service
Provides day to day supervision of more junior staff (e.g. Associate or Assistant Audiologists, and less experienced Audiologists)
Act as mentor and / or supervisor for trainee staff as require
Assist the Clinical Lead and Deputy clinical Lead to develop and adapt the service according to changing criteria and demographics.
Assist the Clinical Lead and Deputy clinical Lead to manage changes in practice and establish new systems of working when necessary.
About us
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact
Leading your Team to Success
Leading Into the Future
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust values and behaviours
Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team.
Details
Date posted
17 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
328-TOR-7854624
Job locations
The James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer details
Employer name
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The James Cook University Hospital
Middlesbrough
TS4 3BW
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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