Senior Audiologist

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The closing date is 20 September 2026

Join us in Transforming Audiology services in Newcastle Upon Tyne Hospital Trust.

Having undertaken acomprehensiveservice review, we are driving forward an exciting transformation in audiology services.

With afocus on delivering safe, high
-quality care through strong governance, clear performance standard sand 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.

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.

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
• 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

• Interview Date: 5 October 2026

• 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…