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Prif leoliad
Audiology
Gradd
Band 7
Contract
Secondiad: 12 mis (Secondment/fixed term contract for 12 months from 20th August 2026 to 19th August 2027)
Oriau
  • Llawnamser
  • Gweithio hyblyg
37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd
360-B-11403
Cyflogwr
West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr
NHS
Gwefan
Cross Site
Tref
Watford
Cyflog
£51,657 - £58,785 pa inc. HCA
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15/06/2026 23:59

Teitl cyflogwr

West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust logo

Band 7 - Audiology Deputy Clinical Lead, Audiology

Band 7

Trosolwg o'r swydd

Working within a multi-disciplinary team, this post involves the provision of a range of advanced diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology services for adults of all ages, including patients with special needs.

The post holder will be working at a senior level within the Management team and contributing to the delivery of a consistently high quality, complex and sophisticated service.

The post holder is responsible for the running of this department in the absence of the head of service and works with the head of service to ensure that clinical and professional standards are always maintained.

 They will work with the head of service to progress and develop the wider service and lead on aspects of the service. They will also have a few direct reports within the team.

Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd

Manage a caseload of adult patients including both aural rehabilitation and diagnostic audiometric testing according to national, professional and local protocols.

Demonstrate highly developed specialist knowledge which is underpinned by theoretical and relevant significant practical experience.

Work with ENT to improve communication and working relationships. Develop an Audiology led MRI referral service.

Work as a member of the senior management team and lead areas of adult audiology in collaboration and in agreement with the Audiology head of service.

Represent the service at meetings and regional audiology group meetings.

Contribute, propose changes and implement and developments to the service including revision of protocols and pathways.

Play a key role in the services development if a high standard quality management system and the attainment and maintenance of IQUIPs accreditation.

To line manage an agreed team of clinical staff. Including being responsible for supervision, motivation and continued development of skills within the team, conduct appraisals and manage attendance and sickness, within trust protocols.

Gweithio i'n sefydliad

With a new hospital planned for Watford, work underway to update theatres at St Albans City Hospital and plans for a neighbourhood healthcare centre in Hemel Hempstead, this is an exciting time to join us.

We are building on the success of our award-winning virtual hospital and re-imagining models of care, working closely with partners and making the most of advances in digital healthcare.

Staff wellbeing and development are a priority,  as is the role of innovation in improving clinical care, outcomes and patient experience.
 
Our vision is Excellent patient care, together and our values are to be empowered, compassionate, professional and inclusive. They capture an important balance across what we must all do as individuals and to support others.

We offer a variety of flexible working options as we recognise the importance of a good work life balance. www.westhertshospitals.nhs.uk/flexibleworking

If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require support or guidance please contact [email protected]
 
If you are a Service Leaver, Veteran, Military Reserve, Cadet Force Adult Volunteer, or partner/spouse of those serving please tick "Member of the Armed Forces Community" on the application form.
 
We reserve the right to close this advert early due to the volume of applicants. Please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you do not hear back within 3 weeks of your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Support the Head of Service in investigating complaints, drafting responses and ensure that complaints are resolved and corrective action implemented within required Trust guidelines.

Any other duties that may be discussed and agreed with the Head of Service.

Contribute to training and education programmes to student staff groups. E.g. Students on the BSc in Audiology, nurses etc.

To provide supervision and support in audiological techniques to students studying for the BSc in Audiology and assistant audiologists.

Manyleb y person

Education and qualifications

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • BSc in Clinical Audiology or equivalent level of state registration as Clinical Physiologist in Audiology.
  • Or professional Body examinations BAA (British Academy of Audiology) Parts 1 and 2.
  • Membership of BAA, BSA (British Society of Audiologists).
Meini prawf dymunol
  • Audiology MSc or further postgraduate
  • Audiology training (i.e HTS/STP).
  • Registration with RCCP/ HCP.
  • Management/leadership qualification or equivalent experience.

Knowledge

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Significant experience in Adult Hearing and Rehabilitation.
  • Skills in using an Audiology Patient Management System (e.g. Auditbase), accurate use of electronic patient records, departmental networked policies, forms and documents.
  • First class patient handling skills.
  • Good personnel handling skills
  • Ability to motivate, train and supervise staff.
  • Ability to work under pressure and maintain a high level of professionalism and concentration in a constantly changing working environment, with a good ability to adapt and be flexible.
  • Knowledge and understanding of DM01 pathway in order to support key trust performance outputs.

Experience

Meini prawf hanfodol
  • Experience as an Audiologist
  • Performance of all basic Audiological techniques.
  • Fully competent in all routine diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiological procedures
  • Fully competent in knowledge and experience of digital signal processing hearing aids.
  • Including programming and fitting software, e.g. NOAH and Genie.
  • Competent in advanced Audiological procedures e.g. vestibular testing.
  • Basic IT skills (Word, Excel, Email, Patient Management Systems.

Bathodynnau ardystio / achredu cyflogwyr

Committed to being an Inclusive EmployerVeteran AwareApprenticeships logoNo smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Disability confident employerStep into health

Gofynion ymgeisio

Rhaid i chi gael cofrestriad proffesiynol priodol yn y DU.

Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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Enw
Natalie Willows
Teitl y swydd
Audiology Manager
Cyfeiriad ebost
[email protected]
Rhif ffôn
01727 897835

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Cyfeiriad
Watford General Hospital
Vicarage Road
Watford
Hertfordshire
WD18 0HB
Rhif ffôn
01442 365234
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