Head of Audiology

The British Academy of Audiology; England; On-site; GBP 64,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent NHS Trust in England is seeking an experienced Head of Audiology to lead the service across multiple sites. You will shape strategy and oversee operations while providing clinical leadership in Adult and Paediatric Audiology. The ideal candidate will possess extensive clinical experience, a Master's in Audiology, and strong leadership skills. This is an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives while fostering innovation and supporting staff development. Flexible working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Continuing professional development

Generous leave and pension benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a multi-site Audiology service.
• Registered AHCS Audiologist or HCPC Clinical Scientist in Audiology.
• Experience in clinical governance and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop Adult and Paediatric Audiology services.
• Provide strategic and operational leadership.
• Maintain clinical oversight of complex pathways.
• Oversee financial planning and budgeting.

Skills

Leadership experience

Clinical oversight

Strong communication skills

Service development

Education

MSc in Audiology or equivalent

Postgraduate management/leadership qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Audiology professional to lead our established, multi-site service across Worcestershire. In this senior leadership role, you will shape strategy, oversee operations, and provide advanced clinical leadership across Adult and Paediatric Audiology, including ENT support, vestibular assessment, and Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT).

At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, we believe hearing care is more than a clinical service; it’s a lifeline. For many people, hearing loss can make it harder to connect and communicate, leading to feelings of isolation. In this role, you will lead a service dedicated to helping our patients.

As Head of Audiology, you will guide a talented team across our three hospital sites and local community hospitals. You will shape the service strategy, drive innovation, and influence decision-making at the highest level.

You will also champion education, support staff development, and explore research opportunities, ensuring our teams have the right tools, skills, and support they need to succeed. Guided by our Trust values, you will be supported by an experienced operational and clinical leadership structure.

We are looking for an Audiology leader who wants to shape the future, someone who can see not just the service as it is, but what it could become. This is a chance to make a difference: giving people hearing, restoring connections, and improving lives.

If you are a highly developed and experienced post‑graduate qualified Audiologist, Hearing Therapist, or Clinical Scientist (Audiology), with proven leadership experience, we would really like to hear from you. Informal conversations are warmly encouraged and welcomed.

Contract: Permanent (flexible working options available)
Salary level: Band 8b, £64,455 to £74,896 a year
Your role and impact

• Lead and develop Adult and Paediatric Audiology services across our three hospital sites and community settings, working in partnership with the Operational Manager, Clinical Director, and Matron as part of the senior leadership team.
• Provide strategic, professional, and operational leadership, including governance, safety, quality assurance, workforce planning, and service redesign.
• Represent Audiology at Trust Board level, regional forums, and commissioning discussions.
• Maintain senior clinical oversight of complex pathways, including paediatric diagnostics, vestibular assessment, electrophysiology, and Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT).
• Explore and support research and innovation opportunities.
• Oversee financial planning and hold responsibility for the Audiology budget.
• Champion a high‑quality training environment for BSc, PTP, STP, and HTS students.
• Empower a high‑performing team through effective line management, supervision, coaching, and development.
• Ensure compliance with national guidelines, professional standards, and work towards IQIPS accreditation.

What we’re looking for

• A motivated individual with both clinical and leadership experience in a multi‑site Audiology service.
• MSc (Level 7) in Audiology or equivalent specialist expertise, plus a postgraduate management/leadership qualification (Level 7).
• CAC / BAAT Pt 1+2 / HTS or equivalent practical qualifications.
• Registered AHCS Audiologist or HCPC Clinical Scientist (Audiology).
• Extensive senior‑level clinical experience, including specialist paediatric and adult pathways.
• Proven track record in service development, staff management, clinical governance, and quality improvement.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative, supportive approach.

You can find the full Job Description and Person Specification on our NHS Jobs page.

Be part of the NHS and benefit from excellent continuing professional development, generous leave, pension and flexible working options, all while working in a supportive, values‑driven organisation.

For more information and to apply:
Visit NHS Jobs (Reference: C9365-25-0650-4)
To find out more about working at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust,
visit: https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/work-with-us/

Further information:
If you have any questions about this role, please contact Zoe Scott‑Lewis, Deputy Divisional Director of Operations – Surgery, at zoe.scott‑[e-mail]