Job summary
NOTE:Please be advised that the start date for the successful candidate will be into the new financial year (May 2026 onwards). The exact timing will be confirmed at offer stage.
The Audiology department deliverhigh levels of diagnostic and rehabilitative care to patients across Lincolnshire.
We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Senior Audiologist. You should have excellent communication skills, be innovative and flexible. You must be a team player with a broad range of paediatric experience. This role would provide you with an excellent opportunity to consolidate your knowledge and gain new clinical skills within a supportive, friendly environment.
You should already hold a BSc or MSc in Audiology or have equivalent qualifications (e.g., BAAT Parts 1 and 2) and be registered with HPCP or RCCP. You should have experience with hearing assessments and objective testing such as oto-acoustic emissions and tympanometry. You should also have experience with hearing aid provision and review.
You may alsobe required to support the other areas within the Audiology provisions as and when the service requires. Excellent interpersonal skills are a prerequisite, you will be expected to manage your time carefully and able to prioritise conflicting demands, whilst working with a wide range of other professionals to provide a single pan-trust service which meets the needs of our patients.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will;
Work as an independent practitioner providing routine and specialist clinical services to Children and Adults including;
Audiological assessment
Interpretation of results to decide on future management plans
Verifying hearing aid prescriptions using probe tube microphone measurements
Providing detailed advice to service users and colleagues
Supporting other areas which may include audiovestibular testing, tinnitus, adults with learning difficulties, dementia care, hearing therapy, adult rehabilitation
Act as a mentor and/or supervisor for more junior members and trainees within the team
Performing advanced electro-medical and clinical tests.
Advanced auditory assessment; non-organic hearing loss, use of objective measures.
Work with the department to maintain standards and develop the service by;
Assisting the Head of Service/Chief Audiologist to manage changes in practice. Propose changes to working practices or procedures
Ensure departmental guidelines and Trust policies are followed
Assist with and lead audit projects of agreed elements of the service
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining the high standards required by the service and will evidence their continued professional development.
This is a Trust wide post base site to be agreed. The successful applicant will be expected to work across all sites within the Trust.
Full time and part time hours considered.
About us
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Job description
Job responsibilities
What should you do next?
Have a look at the job description and if you like what you see then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!!!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) or equivalent.
- Professional registration with AHCS or HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of further training in a specialist area of Audiology.
- Clinical MSc in Audiology related subject
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within an NHS Audiology service.
- Significant experience managing patients with complex auditory needs.
- Significant experience in diagnostics and rehabilitation.
Desirable
- Experience of Auditbase.
- Experience of a wide range of Hearing Aid technology.
- Knowledge of NHS service provision and pathways.
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitudes
Essential
- Significant and recent experience in objective testing of complex and noncomplex adults with hearing loss (including profound), associated communication difficulties
- Evidence of an ability to interpret and explain contemporary research to lay and professional audiences
- To evidence a genuine interest in adult audiology
- Significant and recent experience in adult patients
- Experience of joint working with colleagues for other agencies eg education and social care
- Detailed knowledge and significant recent practical experience of hearing and verification methods, such as real ear measures, questionnaire assessment and speech testing
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual handling, Fire safety and First Aid.
- British Sign Language
- Special area of interest within Audiology
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Required to work in other areas of the Trust or Trustwide as and when required to do so.
- To hold a clean, current driving licence
- Self-motivated
Desirable
- Awareness of the IQIPs process
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Healthcare Science (Audiology) or equivalent.
- Professional registration with AHCS or HCPC
Desirable
- Evidence of further training in a specialist area of Audiology.
- Clinical MSc in Audiology related subject
Previous Experience
Essential
- Significant experience working within an NHS Audiology service.
- Significant experience managing patients with complex auditory needs.
- Significant experience in diagnostics and rehabilitation.
Desirable
- Experience of Auditbase.
- Experience of a wide range of Hearing Aid technology.
- Knowledge of NHS service provision and pathways.
Skills, Knowledge and Aptitudes
Essential
- Significant and recent experience in objective testing of complex and noncomplex adults with hearing loss (including profound), associated communication difficulties
- Evidence of an ability to interpret and explain contemporary research to lay and professional audiences
- To evidence a genuine interest in adult audiology
- Significant and recent experience in adult patients
- Experience of joint working with colleagues for other agencies eg education and social care
- Detailed knowledge and significant recent practical experience of hearing and verification methods, such as real ear measures, questionnaire assessment and speech testing
Desirable
- Knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, Manual handling, Fire safety and First Aid.
- British Sign Language
- Special area of interest within Audiology
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Required to work in other areas of the Trust or Trustwide as and when required to do so.
- To hold a clean, current driving licence
- Self-motivated
Desirable
- Awareness of the IQIPs process
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).
