Job summary
- Main area
- 317 Audiology - FH
- Grade
- Band 8c
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 317-2025-28-023-VA1
- Employer
- The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Freeman Hospital
- Town
- 317 01 Freeman Hospital
- Salary
- £76,965 - £88,682 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 13/11/2025 23:59
- Interview date
- 28/11/2025
Employer heading
Lead Clinical Scientist/Head of Audiological Services
Band 8c
Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest and largest NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 15,000 staff and an annual budget of £1.6 billion.
We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.
We’re in the top five providers of specialised health services in the country, supporting people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.
Our staff oversee around 6,500 patient contacts each day, delivering high standards of healthcare.
We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and recognise the benefit in providing an inclusive environment. We value and respect the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects the communities we serve, and is equipped to deliver the best service to our patients. We welcome all applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups.
Newcastle Hospitals are proud to be one of the exemplar organisations across the NHS on sustainability, with a long history of delivering Sustainable Healthcare in Newcastle (Shine) and the first healthcare organisation in the world to declare a climate emergency. Our strategy includes commitments to being Net Zero by 2030, for our direct carbon footprint, and Net Zero by 2040 for our footprint plus. Delivering these ambitions will not be possible without the help, support and action of every single member of our team.
Job overview
Join us in Transforming Audiology services in The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Having undertaken a comprehensive service review, we are driving forward an exciting transformation in audiology services. With a focus on delivering safe, high -quality care through strong governance, clear performance standards and 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.
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.
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.
- Interview Date Friday 28 November 2025
- 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
- You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
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Main duties of the job
We are seeking an outstanding and visionary Head of Audiology to lead our forward-thinking service. Following a recent service review and the development of a new clinical structure, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of audiological care across Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland. Having solid governance structures embedded. the service aims to ensure that patients receive the highest quality, evidence – based hearing and balance services.
This position is responsible for leading and directing scientific, medical and support staff in the delivery and development of the Audiology service provided by The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
As a senior leader within the Surgical and Associated Services Clinical Board you will work with the Associate Director of Operations for the strategic, clinical, and financial management of the department. Working closely with senior managers, commissioners and the wider MDT you will drive innovation, promote research, service transformation and workforce development to meet the needs of our patient population.
The board and service are committed to developing and nurturing our staff, this role will have staff wellbeing as a priority with an aim to recruit, retain and develop staff across all levels.
This is an exciting time to join our service as we continue to embed changes that improve outcomes and experiences for our patients.
Working for our organisation
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.
Our staff oversee over 6,500 patient contacts every day, delivering high standards of healthcare from the following sites:
• Freeman Hospital
• Royal Victoria Infirmary (RVI)
• Health Innovation Neighbourhood (on the former Newcastle General Hospital and Centre for Ageing and Vitality site)
• Newcastle Dental Hospital
• Newcastle Fertility Centre
• Northern Centre for Cancer Care, North Cumbria
• Northern Genetics Service
• Cramlington Manor Walks
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Our Audiology department has recently launched a new clinical structure and has undergone an exciting service transformation. With a focus on establishing robust governance processes alongside modernising patient pathways and introducing innovative approaches to improve patient care, the service is committed to providing the highest quality audiology service. We are now seeking a motivated and forward-thinking clinician to join our dynamic team and contribute to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
- Responsible for leading and directing audiology service staff in the development of the Audiology Service provided by the Trust.
- Provides professional leadership in area of expertise, including offering clinical support and advice, as needed, to Gateshead Audiology department as part of the Great North Healthcare Alliance model in conjunction with other colleagues.
- To be clinically responsible for all patients seen within the Audiology Service, ensuring the delivery of safe, clinically effective and high-quality care with best use of budgetary and other resources.
- Acts as lead clinician for the Audiology Service, which sits within the ENT Directorate, holding accountability for the service’s compliance within ethical, professional, clinical governance and corporate governance requirements.
- To fulfil a substantial clinical role which will include performing specialist clinical procedures.
- To work in partnership with the operational management team to ensure effective delivery of clinical, financial, workforce and other resources.
- Under the direction of the Clinical Director to coordinate and implement research and development activity within the service.
- Supports the Directorate management team in developing, implementing and monitoring clinical and operational strategies in line with the Clinical Board’s agreed strategic direction.
- To interpret national policies and provide advice to the directorate management and clinical board leadership on the strategic direction of Audiology Services
- To ensure that the Audiology Services at The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are exemplar in the UK.
- To support the Clinical Boards’ Senior Leadership Team in leading the development of service strategies and service annual plans for the Trust’s Audiology Services, within the ENT Directorate
- To foster a positive professional culture within Audiology Services and the wider team, addressing incivility and promoting a psychologically safe environment for staff to thrive at work in line with Trust values.
Person specification
Qualifications & Education
Essential criteria
- Qualified Allied Health Professional registered with the Health Professions Council
- Educated to PHD level and/or evidence of equivalent extensive clinical experience and expert competence to the highest level in own area of specialisation
- Evidence of post-graduate professional management and leadership development programme or evidence of professional leadership development through CPD
Desirable criteria
- Registered on Higher Specialist Scientist Register, or able to register within a 12-24 month period as provided for under Agenda for Change and registers within this timeframe
- Recognised Management qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria
- Proven track record of audit, service development, and innovation
- Significant post-qualification professional experience with a proven track record of successfully managing a complex audiology service (e.g. complexity, volume and working with multiple professionals across a range of pathways) including: o Meeting challenging performance targets (KPI’s and performance) o Building and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders o Project Management o Business Planning o Service Improvement and Change Management o Multidisciplinary working o Financial Management, including delivering within budget o Leading a strong motivated and professional team o Evidence of undertaking audits, and service evaluation o Ability to develop implement and monitor service development and operational plans
- Evidence of relevant ongoing professional development both clinical and leadership
- Participation in relevant local and national professional bodies including national policy making/projects
Desirable criteria
- Clinical experience across career in both adult and paediatric audiology
- Experience of successfully delivering IQIP accreditation for an Audiology Service
- Evidence of research and evidence of formal contribution towards published materials subject to peer review
Skills & Abilities
Essential criteria
- Good report writing and presentation skills, including the production of scientific papers, reports and conference presentations
- Evidence of strong interpersonal skills, and ability to lead in line with the Trust’s values
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.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Phil Yates
- Job title
- Consultant Otolaryngologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0191 2139979
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