Head of Audiology

Job summary

This is a rare opportunity to lead a county-wide
Audiology service with the scope, senior support and professional autonomy to
make a visible difference. You will influence how hearing care is delivered
across our hospitals, support teams to develop, and help patients stay
connected to the people and activities that matter to them.

We are seeking an experienced Audiology
professional to take forward an established service with a strong clinical
foundation. In this role, you will bring together operational oversight,
professional leadership and a clear focus on high-quality adult and paediatric
Audiology care.

We support flexible working and will work with the
successful candidate to explore arrangements that support service needs and
work-life balance. Informal conversations are warmly encouraged for candidates
who would like to understand more about the service, the team and the
opportunities within the role.

Main duties of the jobAt Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, hearing care is more than a clinical service; it helps people communicate, stay independent and remain connected with everyday life. You will join an established and supportive team serving communities across Worcestershire, with the opportunity to build on strong foundations and shape a service that makes a tangible difference for patients and families.

Working across hospital and community settings, you will lead a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and be supported by experienced clinical and operational leaders. You will contribute to senior decision-making, strengthen service planning and work with colleagues across the directorate to develop Audiology services for the future.

You will maintain high standards of quality, safety and governance while supporting workforce development, financial planning and service improvement. The role also includes senior clinical oversight across adult and paediatric Audiology, ENT support, vestibular assessment, electrophysiology and Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT).We are looking for a qualified Audiologist, Hearing Therapist or Clinical Scientist (Audiology) with senior leadership experience, strong communication skills and a proven track record in service development, clinical governance and quality improvement.

You will be a collaborative, visible and forward-thinking leader who can support people, manage complexity and help shape the future of Audiology across Worcestershire.

About us Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large
acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute
services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a
larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from
three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our
caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred
care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to
work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our
everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.
Being open and honest
Ensuring people feel cared for
Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewise
accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working
within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a
DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check
(at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting
Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details Date posted
16 July 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 8bSalary
66,582 to 77,368 a year

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference numberCJob locations

Worcestershire Royal Hospital Charles Hastings WayWorcesterWR
51DD
United Kingdom The Alexandra Hospital Woodrow Drive Redditch Worcestershire B
98 7UB
United Kingdom Kidderminster General Hospital Bewdley Road Kidderminster Worcestershire DY
11 6RJ
United Kingdom Job description

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Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment:

As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the
Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from
BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an
expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as
specified in the person specification for this role.

Applicants are prompted in the application form to declare
if they wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme,
and their response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.

For queries about expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme,
please contact Rob Saunders in confidence via email
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