Specialist Audiologist
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, DE22 3NE
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 September 2026
12 days left
Job description
The adult Audiology department at Royal Derby Hospital are looking to recruit enthusiastic and motivated Band 6 Audiologists to work within our friend...
The successful applicant will join our Team of Audiologists to provide acomprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology service for adults which will include working with patients with more complex audiological issues.
You will be involved in the initial assessment of patients referred from their GP, typically with asymmetrical hearing loss, unilateral or asymmetrical tinnitus and other associated symptoms. You will be required to determine appropriate treatment, refer for MRI scans where appropriate or refer onwards when required.
The department also works closely with our Team of ENT Consultants and Audiological Physician, particularly regarding services for patients with vestibular symptoms.
Involvement in Student training, audit and quality improvement is also likely.
You will be expected to work across a number of sites, so a willingness totravel/access to a motor vehicle is desirable.
Closing date - 17 September 2026
Interview date - 1 October 2026
As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together
Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.
In return we will offer
- Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
- On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
- Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes
Key Facts
- We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
- We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
- An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
- Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
- Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
- We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
- We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
- UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Registration as an audiologist or clinical scientist with AHCS or HCPC
- BSc (Hons) Audiology or equivalent (e.g. PTP), with post qualification experience
- Maintenance of continual professional development
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Good level of clinical and technical audiology knowledge in specialist areas (tinnitus, balance)
Desirable
- Membership of BAA/BSA
- Recognised qualification in BSL
- Teaching, supervision and mentorship
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Excellent communication skills to enable building good rapports with colleagues and patients
- Able to organise own day to day work
- IT literate with good knowledge of Microsoft Office
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
3 September 2026
Last checked
5 September 2026
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