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Job summary

Main area
Audiology
Grade
AfC Band 7
Contract
Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity cover contract ends on 09-June-2026)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
384-AR-EMF18295-B7-B
Employer
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Town
Guildford
Salary
£50,008 - £56,908 Per annum pro rata - includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
06/01/2026 23:59

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Vestibular Diagnostic Audiology Team Leader

AfC Band 7

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a clinically competent audiologist with considerable experience in Vestibular Diagnostic Audiology to lead specialised clinics.  They will be the lead on the development of Vestibular Diagnostic services in the department and also provide vestibular treatment sessions.

The post holder will play a key role in supporting and training junior staff on vestibular diagnostic Audiology and provide supervision, training and advice to junior staff and students within the department.  They will closely liaise with other specialities and professionals.
In addition the post holder will work closely with Audiology senior staff to continuously improve service delivery and will take responsibility for individual personal development of junior staff.

We currently offer services across Surrey and Hampshire.  This post is based in Guildford although you may be required to travel to outreach clinics on occasion and take part in the domiciliary visits rota.
The post-holder will provide routine and specialist clinical services to adults and work within a multi-disciplinary team. 

We welcome both part-time and full-time applications.

Please note this role may involve 7-day a week working to support the service.  Core hours of service are 9am - 5pm.  Flexible working patterns can be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the provision of Vestibular Diagnostic Audiology services, training and service development, in close working with the Clinical Service Leads and Head of Department.
The post holder will be expected to take forward the modernisation of the service and to develop innovative and patient focused models of care.
This will cover the maintenance of demonstrably high professional standards in respect of:
•    The scientific, technical, therapeutic, rehabilitation and clinical activity of the Vestibular Audiology service 
•    Patient care
•    The effective and efficient use of resources and the management of workload
•    The provision of professional advice consistent with the responsibilities and expertise of the department 
•    Service development
•    Teaching and training of junior staff

Working for our organisation

Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing program along with a commitment to developing and advancing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family will ensure you that you feel valued from your initial interview through your entire tenure.

We are clinically led and provide joined up care by bridging the gap between hospital and community services alongside regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford with community hospital sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh. We provide adult community health services in homes across Guildford and Waverley.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) have given us an overall rating of Outstanding.

Royal Surrey has a strong reputation and history to build on. We are proud of our achievements and we are investing in our colleagues through our commitment to supporting professional development as well as investing more than £45 million in our physical environment and new equipment in the next few years. There has never been a better time to join us.

Although it isn't the Trusts normal practice, adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.

A video about the Royal Surrey - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for providing routine and specialist clinical services, primarily in Vestibular Diagnostic Audiology for both adults and children with vestibular conditions; Physiological measurement clinics and routine services in adult audiology. The post holder will have a key role in providing training to HTS, BSc students and members of staff, as well as leading the service development for Vestibular Services.

The post holder will deputise for the Deputy Heads of Department when necessary.


The post holder will work closely with the Clinical Service Leads and in collaboration with key personnel in the Trust. The post holder will develop close working relationships with the clinical teams in ENT, Audiological Medicine, Physiotherapy and  Psychology

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • MSc in Audiology or equivalent experience
  • Be a member of an appropriate professional body (AHCS - Healthcare Scientist or HCPC - Clinical Scientist)
  • A certificate of Audiological Competence or equivalent HTS Modules

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent clinical skills in Audiological practice
  • Able to work as part of a team
  • Adaptability, flexibility and ability to cope with uncertainty
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in service development

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyMenopause Friendly EmployerArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident committedStep into healthWe Work Flexibly

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.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Karen Lammaing
Job title
Head of Audiology
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01483 408359
Additional information

For an informal discussion of the role and responsibilities or further information, please contact Karen Lammaing, Head of Audiology on 01483 408359 or email on [email protected] 

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