Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Audiologist
The closing date is 25 May 2026
Become part of a modern and highly equipped audiology service. We are looking for experienced Band 6 Senior Audiologists to play a key role in our Audiology Department. The role covers adult and paediatric services and includes leadership, supervision, service development, and complex diagnostics.
Job responsibilities
- Have at least 3 years post-qualification experience at Band 5 level
- Hold a BSc in Audiology (or equivalent) and are HCPC or AHCS registered
- Can perform a full range of diagnostics, including speech audiometry, and manage complex cases on both adults and paediatric patients
- Have experience in mentoring, service innovation, and multidisciplinary team working
- Bring excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
Person Specification
Education
- BSc degree in Audiology from an accredited University OR – Equivalent qualifications BAAT part 1 and 2 (until 2006).
- Be registered with AHCS or HCPC.
- Evidence of learning from relevant professional courses/seminars
- Post qualifying clinical experience in Audiology.
- Driving licence.
Knowledge
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Basic Grade Audiologist or working as a band 6 with acquisition of skills expected at a senior level.
- Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills.
- Clinical Governance knowledge.
- Able to perform a wide range of diagnostic tests including tympanometry, VRA, performance Audiometry, play Audiometry, McCormick Toy Testing, speech audiometry, acoustic reflexes and TEOAE, PTA, and otoscopy including video otoscopy.
- 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.
- Experience in paediatric hearing assessment and paediatric rehabilitation.
- Be able to lead and perform a comprehensive range of paediatric diagnostic assessments.
- Competent in paediatric hearing aid fittings with verification and validation
- Experience with Auditbase and Phonak hearing aids
- Experience of training other lower grades of staff.
- Previous NHS experience.
Behaviour
- Ability to communicate with staff and others, such as GPs, ENT consultants and managers on occasions.
- Good personal time management
Communication
- Evidence showing clinical and professional development.
- To be able to plan, assess, evaluate and implement patient care.
Other
- 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.
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.
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.
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