Senior Specialist Audiologist | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
| Posting date: | 22 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £46,148 - £52,809 pa pro rata for part time |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bournemouth, BH1 4JQ |
| Company: | Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7231747/152-C01925A |
Summary
Are you an enthusiastic Senior Specialist Audiologist or Clinical Scientist looking to join our team. We are a community-based department that supports the whole of Dorset. We have two main hubs in Bournemouth and in Weymouth and hold clinics at other outstations across the county. This role would predominantly be based at our Bournemouth site.
Working as part of the Senior Adult Audiology Team within the Dorset Audiology Department, managing change, and supporting service development. Clinical responsibilities include running complex adult hearing pathways and undertaking vestibular diagnostic testing as part of the Balance Team. Running Audiology Led ENT Clinics as part of clinical and managerial responsibilities. This would include onwards referral for imaging.
We would welcome those with vestibular training with managerial experience being desirable. We would support you to develop your managerial skills as part of a growing service actively working towards UKAS IQIPS accreditation. This is a full-time position however we would encourage part time applications who can work a minimum three-day working week.
For further details please contact:
alan.bryant1@nhs.net01202 443847 - Adult Clinical Lead
l.nind@nhs.neton 01202 443846 – Lisa Nind, Paediatric Clinical Lead
If you are interested in moving to Dorset we also offer a generous relocation package of up to £10,000. For further details on relocation expenses please email dhc.careers@nhs.net
Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
You will be enthusiastic about service improvement and quality assurance, well-motivated and flexible and will provide a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation service for our adult and paediatric patients. Good communication and project management skills are essential, together with the skills to provide excellent patient care and make clinical decisions, BSc Hons Audiology / MSc with CCC in Audiology, or equivalent qualifications required. Higher training such as CAC /STP/ or HTS would be desirable, especially in vestibular diagnostic testing. The candidate would need experience of running autonomous vestibular assessment clinics.
You will work as part of the Senior Adult Audiology Team within the Dorset Audiology Department, managing change, and supporting service development. Clinical responsibilities will include running complex adult hearing pathways and undertaking vestibular diagnostic testing as part of the Balance Team. You will also run Audiology Led ENT Clinics as part of their clinical and managerial responsibilities. This would include onwards referral for imaging.
You will be required to work at our outstations at times and therefore a car driver with a full current driving license would be beneficial.
At Dorset HealthCare we’re on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We’re a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here – it’s one of the reasons the CQC rated us ‘outstanding’ in 2019. It’s also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you’re looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of
ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We’re an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don’t know. And you’ll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do.
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare offers support for people getting into work. We offer an employability service to support individuals with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support, please do contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net
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This advert closes on Thursday 5 Jun 2025