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.

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.

We are seeking two outstanding Band 6 Audiologists to join our Audiology service who is keen to deliver patient-centred care. The service has recently undergone a service review and the development of a new clinical structure. Through good governance process the service aims to ensure that patients receive the highest quality, evidence-based hearing and balance services.

Main duties of the job
This is an exciting time to join our service as we continue to embed changes that improve outcomes and experiences for our patients. As an Audiologist, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of our adult service.

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.

You will be clinically responsible for the provision of routine and specialist audiological assessment and rehabilitation of patients, with a focus on a specific patient group and specific area(s) of specialism within the Audiology service. You will liaise with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive a high quality service in line with local and national requirements and will be involved in training and supporting more junior staff, including those on work placements.

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

Details
Date posted: 03 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 317-2026-32-22-DR-A
Job locations: Freeman Hospital, 317 01 Freeman Hospital, NE7 7DN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Interview Date: 5 October 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

• This is a role in which the post holder will be clinically responsible for the provision of routine and specialist audiological assessment and rehabilitation of patients with a focus on a specific patient group and specific area(s) of specialism within the service. Whilst the post holder will primarily work with an identified patient group they will be expected to work flexibly across the services including paediatrics and adults.
• The post holder will work as an independent senior clinical audiologist routinely undertaking the following tasks:
• Under the supervision of the appropriate Deputy Clinical Lead ensure service provision for nominated specialism(s).
• Undertake full audiological assessment, to include complex and non-routine.
• Analyse test results and other assessment data to determine differential diagnosis, the need for medical opinion and/or to decide on treatment options.
• Develop, arrange, and implement individual treatment plans for patients in a person-centred way.
• Within the above duties select, administer, and interpret wide range of diagnostic tests, structured assessments, and treatment plans.
• Record clinical observations and test results, maintaining database entries of clinical findings.
• Provide complex and sensitive information and advice to patients and carers.
• Prepare audiological reports containing findings on assessment and review with recommendations and advice based on clinical observations, assessment and knowledge for other professional colleagues and patients.
• Liaise with large multidisciplinary teams for professionals within the department and wider service structure to ensure that each patient receives a high quality and well coordinated service in line with local and national requirements.
• Supporting training for other staff, including those on work placement and less experienced colleagues.
• Participate in service improvement.
• Responsible for maintaining CPD to maintain registration.
• The post holder will undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required.

Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential

• BSc in audiology or equivalent level, relevant qualification
• Registered Audiologist with the HCPC or AHCS as a registered clinical physiologist or state registered clinical scientist
• BAA accredited Certificate to Practice
• Completed audiology Practitioner Training Programme or equivalent and a track record of post programme experience

Desirable

• Mentorship certificate
• MSc in Audiology / M level credits in general audiology/specialist areas
• STP in Audiology completed or HTS module in appropriate area
• British Sign Language qualification
• Membership of BSA/BAA

Knowledge & Experience
Essential

• Evidence of interest in specialist area and ability to develop skills further
• Excellent written communication skills including the ability to clearly document test results, treatment options, and outcomes in patient notes
• Evidence of continuing professional development

Desirable

• Experience of training others

Skills & Abilities
Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to include ability to communicate with the hearing impaired and carers in emotional states and work effectively with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and manage a busy and varied caseload
• Ability to make judgements involving complex facts which require the analysis, interpretation, and comparison of a range of options
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends and lead data driven improvement initiatives
• Good level of IT skills to include word processing, use of spreadsheets and databases
• Ability to work at outreach clinics as required

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
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).

Employer details
Employer name: The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Freeman Hospital, 317 01 Freeman Hospital, NE7 7DN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Head of Audiology, Samantha Lear, samantha.lear@nhs.net

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.