Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deputy Head of Audiology at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHSFT.  We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Audiologist to join us. Along with the Head of Audiology, based at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, you will contribute to the development and delivery of high-quality care for our patients.

Reporting operationally to the Head of Audiology, the post holder will be responsible for the professional practice and delivery of the whole range of the Audiology services. They will work with the team members in building strong cross-professional relationships and networks internally and externally. They will undertake advanced clinical/professional duties carrying out testing on patients.

The postholder should be a registered Clinical Scientist or Audiologist, registered with the HCPC or AHCS. 

Main duties of the job

• To deputise for the Head of Audiology in day-to-day operational issues.
• To take an active role in research and lead on designated service development projects.
•  To have oversight of all sections of clinical Audiology under the overall responsibility of the Head of Audiology.
•  To undertake advanced audiological or vestibular clinical testing, interpretation and reporting in clinical audiology. To provide advanced auditory/vestibular rehabilitation of patients with complex hearing loss or balance problems.
• Responsible for day-to-day management of all areas of Audiology
• To line manage staff up to and including Band 7 level.
• To keep abreast of national and international developments in Audiology to ensure the department remains at the forefront of Audiology service provision.
•  To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate the values of the organisation.

Working for our organisation

There’s never been a more exciting time to join TeamQEH.  We’re working on a once in a generation opportunity to build a new state-of-the-art hospital due to open in 2031/32 and we are also carrying out on one of the biggest pieces of digital transformation work we’ve ever undertaken.

Our new electronic patient record (EPR) will replace paper-based patient records from 2026 and will lead to better, safer, joined-up care at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and beyond.

At The QEH we provide a comprehensive range of specialist, acute, obstetrics and community-based services to around 331,000 people across west and north Norfolk, North Cambs and South Lincs.

We are an ambitious organisation that upholds our values of kindness, wellness and fairness. We strive for continuous quality improvement, recently demonstrated in our 2024 CQC maternity inspection rating our services as ‘Good’, and we are proud to be a place to learn and grow through recognised learning and apprenticeships.

We recognise and reward our 4,000 staff and volunteers, priding ourselves on a community atmosphere and positive team spirit.  We have approx. 530 beds across 33 wards and have newly built education and training facilities, a range of modern award-winning centres alongside a talented team of people ready to give you a warm welcome.  We love working here and think you will too.