Job summary
- Main area
- Audiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 28.5 hours per week (To be confirmed/agreed with successful candidate)
- Job ref
- 407-SURGERY-7541153
- Employer
- Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Walsall Manor Hospital
- Town
- Walsall
- Salary
- £47,810 - £54,710 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/11/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 21/11/2025
Employer heading
Advanced Audiologist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust provides integrated acute and community Healthcare in the West Midlands serving a population of 260,000 residents. Walsall Manor Hospital houses the full range of district general hospital services. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and we are continually upgrading. Construction of the new integrated critical care unit was completed in 2018, extension of a Neonatal Unit and an approved plan to build a brand new, state of the art Emergency Department which commenced in 2021
We provide high quality, friendly and effective community health services from multiple sites covering Walsall. Our multidisciplinary services include rapid response and homebased care, so that those with long term conditions and the frail elderly can remain in their own homes.
We are recommended by colleagues as a place to work which is supported by the trusts values to work as part of a team, being respectful, compassionate and professional. We are committed to investing in our workforce
Following our recent CQC visit the Trust was rated as outstanding for care and this has been recognised by NHS Improvement.
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including: salary sacrifice scheme; car leasing scheme; on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability); the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme; and the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an encouraging yet challenging environment
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Trust currently holds the Bronze Award which underlines the Trust’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Community. As an organisation, we are aiming to achieve the next level Silver award, with our sights firmly on Gold.
RESPECT - COMPASSION - TEAMWORK - PROFESSIONALISM
Job overview
An exciting opportunity to join our team as an Advanced Audiologist has become available in the Audiology department at Walsall Manor Hospital.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual with significant experience who is passionate about providing high quality care to patients and driving forward improvement.
The post holder will participate in the provision of a comprehensive diagnostic audiology service and hearing rehabilitative service, working at a senior level. The post holder will be a highly experienced specialised Audiologist who will assist the Principal Audiologist in the day to day running and development of the Audiology Service.
The post holder will be accountable to the Principal Audiologist and will ensure that a consistently high-quality clinical service is provided. This post holder will be a suitably qualified Audiologist with a proven track record of diagnostic testing and rehabilitation with a genuine interest in a specialist area of audiology, as well as a level of management experience.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to undertake audiological tests and procedures on outpatients to inform clinical diagnosis and provide factual reports.
The post holder will act as a role model and undertake clinical supervision, mentoring and training of junior staff. The post holder will be expected to update their own professional knowledge, keeping abreast of new digital hearing aid technology.
The post holder will share responsibility for the day to day running of Audiology Department within the requirements laid down by the Principal Audiologist and will help in providing an efficient service within Walsall Hospitals/clinics.
Working for our organisation
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300, providing inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010 and the continued upgrading of existing areas ensures the Trust now has a state-of-the-art Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit facilities.
A new Urgent Emergency Care Centre was opened in March 2023. The two-storey development has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity and has provided almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
· To assist the Principal Audiologist with the day-to-day management of the Audiology Department, including monitoring of financial activity, responsibility for stock control and ordering, to encourage all staff to be aware of cost-effective use of devices and materials.
· Production and maintenance of staff rotas.
· To support the management and administration of the Audiology Patient Management System, liaise with the System developers and the I.T department at Trust level on aspects of system maintenance including calibration services and system upgrades.
· To participate in staff recruitment.
· To participate in staff development through systematic individual performance review, establishing personal development plans to reflect the needs of the organisation and the individual.
· Manage sickness, disciplinary and performance issues in line with Trust policies.
· Demonstrate leadership and the ability to motivate staff within the service area.
· To participate in future service developments.
· To take a lead role in the provision of Adult Audiology services, providing a comprehensive diagnostic service including non-routine and advanced procedures.
· To provide a comprehensive adult rehabilitation service including the provision of advanced digital sound processing aids.
· To undertake assessments on patients referred directly to the Audiology Department from General Practitioners and produce care plans for those patients.
· To refer patients on to other specialists as required. Including tertiary referrals to other organisations such as the CI programme.
· To demonstrate a high level of clinic skill in one or more specialist areas of Audiology.
· Provide clinical supervision of trainees within the department such as apprentices, BSc trainees on placement within the department and visitors from other services or departments on placement.
· To be involved in the delivery of occasional training sessions on audiology treatments for staff and other groups of health care professionals who interface with the service.
· To be a key member of the team involved in the ongoing IQIPs accreditation process. This may include regular auditing of various aspects of the service.
· Represent Audiology at Trust, Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings, Regional and National meetings and at training events.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Audiology or equivalent
- AHCS/HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Membership of Professional body (BSA and/or BAA)
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Significant post qualification experience in an NHS audiology department.
- Significant experience in a Band 6 Post or higher
- Significant experience in advanced audiological assessment and rehabilitation.
- Significant experience in a specialist area of Audiology– diagnostics and rehabilitation.
- Previous management experience
Desirable criteria
- Competent in ABR (NHSP referrals/ Cortical Evoked Potentials/ ASSR/ Neurological ABR) and Diagnostic OAE techniques
Key Competencies
Essential criteria
- Significant and recent experience in objective testing of complex and non-complex patients with hearing loss (including profound) and associated communication difficulties.
- Evidence of experience in a specialist area of audiology.
- Knowledge of management skills and techniques.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent leadership and values.
- Knowledge of NHS Human Resource policies
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Good interpersonal skills, the ability to lead, be an effective member of a team, delegate appropriately, solve problems and resolve conflicts sensitively and decisively.
- Highly developed counselling skills.
- Advanced IT skills
- Ability to work alongside Head of Department to provide evidence for, and to work towards IQIPS/UKAS accreditation.
- The ability to prioritise and respond positively to potentially stressful and/or challenging situations.
- An ability to promote high quality professional standards.
Other
Essential criteria
- Flexibility to travel to outreach clinics, care homes and patients homes to provide full range of audiological services.
- Full driving licence and use of car.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tina Harris
- Job title
- Principal Audiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01922 721172
- Additional information
Please ask for Extension 7610
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