Job summaryThe 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 tomanage changes in practice and establish new systems of working when necessary.
About usSouth Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.
Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.
We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.
We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
DetailsDate posted: 07 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 328-TOR-8105412
Job locations: The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesPlease see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- BSc Audiology or equivalent
- Registered as one of the following (or eligible for registration):
- HCPC/AHCS registered
Desirable- BAA Higher Training Scheme Certificate of Clinical Competence in specialist area(s) role is within, or equivalent.
- British Sign language level 1 or equivalent
Knowledge and skillsEssential- Experience of NHS Audiology Services
Desirable- Teaching, supervision and mentorship experience
ExperienceEssential- Post qualification clinical experience
Desirable- Teaching, supervision and mentorship experience
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, TS4 3BW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Clinical Lead for Adult Audiology, Roshini Kuriakose, roshinikuriakose@nhs.net, 01642850850
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
