Senior Audiologist - Adult AudiologyNHS

Job summary

The 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 to manage changes in practice and establish new systems of working when necessary.

Job description

Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role.

About us

South 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.