Overview

Head of Audiology required to lead the team and service at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The post holder will lead and advance the service, drive IQIPS accreditation and provide senior clinical leadership across multiple sites and outreach clinics.Service coverage includes Adult and Paediatric Audiology Services at Worcester Royal Hospital, Kidderminster Treatment Centre, the Alexandra Hospital, Redditch and outreach clinics at Evesham Community Hospital, Princess of Wales Community Hospital, Malvern, Pershore, Droitwich and Tenbury Wells; ENT Services and Vestibular and Adult Neuro-diagnostic Testing at the three main sites. The role offers opportunities for business planning, service development and close work with the directorate senior leadership team (operational manager, clinical director and matron).Interviews will be held on 5 August 2025.Responsibilities

Responsible and accountable for the Audiology Service provided by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. The postholder will be a highly developed post-graduate qualified Audiologist, Hearing Therapist or Clinical Scientist (Audiology) and will manage the clinical service, strategic planning, staff allocation, training, clinical governance, research and development, finance and quality assurance. Accountable to the Deputy Director of Operations (Surgery), ensure a consistently high-quality, complex clinical service meeting national and international standards. Responsible for training and supervision within the department and for performance against DM01 and RTT. Support flexible working and travel to three sites (Worcester, Redditch and Kidderminster) with regular presence to manage operations.Support business development, service transformation and collaboration with the wider directorate.

Person Specification

Qualifications (essential)Level 7 MSc in Audiology or equivalent knowledge/experienceLevel 7 Postgraduate management/leadership qualificationCAC/BAAT Pt 1 + 2 / HTS or equivalent practical qualifications in general and specialist areasRegistered AHCS Audiologist or HCPC Clinical Scientist (Audiology)Membership of BSA/BAA or other professional bodyExperience (essential)Clinical experience with senior-level responsibilities in a complex, multi-site serviceAbility to formulate management plans based on case histories, diagnostics and complex decisionsExperience with babies, children and adults with cognitive impairments; managing hearing-impaired patients and carersPost-graduate experience and CPD; ability to role-model professional conductResearchApply research outcomes to clinical problems; critical appraisal and use of current guidelines; lead clinical audits, research or presentations; lead service improvementsManagement and Administrative ExperienceExperience in managing healthcare professionals and developing services through quality improvementStrategic planning for the department; manage services to meet performance targets; budget management; health and safety and clinical governanceData analysis to identify service improvements; experience in working in a clinical multidisciplinary teamTeachingTraining, assessment and supervision of BSc/STP/HTS studentsPersonal AttributesAlignment with the Trust’s values and the 4WARD behavioursExcellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills; ability to work under pressure and with limited supervisionCollaborative, adaptable and flexible; champion staff wellbeingEquality and DiversityImproving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment: applications from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request consideration under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if meeting minimum criteria. Details are in the application form.Other details

Location: Worcestershire Royal Hospital and other sites; Salary: £64,455 to £74,896 per year; Band 8b; Permanent, Full-time with flexible working; DBS and UK registration requirements as applicable; interview date: 5 August 2025.

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