Job Summary
Join to apply for the Head of Audiology role at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Audiology professional to lead our established, multi-site service. You will have the chance to drive service development, support IQIPS accreditation, and provide senior clinical leadership across Adult and Paediatric Audiology Services.
Our service offers a broad clinical portfolio, including Adult and Paediatric Audiology, ENT support and Vestibular assessments. You will lead a senior team of Team Leads, Senior Clinicians, and administrative colleagues, all working collaboratively across three main hospital sites and local community hospitals. Guided by our Trust values of Kindness, Respect, and Collaboration, you will receive full support from an experienced operational and clinical leadership team, enabling you to focus on strategic leadership, service improvement, clinical quality, and staff development without the pressure of managing every detail alone.
Operating across Worcestershire Royal Hospital, the Alexandra Hospital (Redditch), Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre, and community hospitals, the Trust serves thousands of people across Worcestershire. As part of the directorate senior leadership team alongside the Operational Manager, Clinical Director, and Matron you will influence service strategy, implement innovation, and shape the future of Audiology across Worcestershire.
Responsibilities
* Responsible and accountable for the Audiology Service provided by Worcestershire Acute Hospitals Trust, managing clinical service, strategic planning, staff allocation, management and training, clinical governance, research and development, finance and quality assurance.
* Ensuring a consistently high-quality, complex and sophisticated clinical service that meets the highest national and international standards.
* Accountable to the Deputy Director of Operations (Surgery) for post‑holder training and supervision, and performance against DM01 and RTT.
* Encouraging and supporting flexible working arrangements and managing travel across the three sites.
* Leading service improvements, clinical audit, and managing budgets, health and safety and clinical governance in a clinical setting.
* Managing staff using performance management, appraisal, disciplinary and sickness absence policies and procedures.
* Analysing performance data to identify ways in which the service can be improved at a service, team and individual level.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Level 7 MSc in Audiology or equivalent level of knowledge/expertise.
* Level 7 Postgraduate management/leadership qualification.
* CAC/BAAT Pt 1 + 2 /HTS or equivalent practical qualifications in general and specialist areas.
* Registered AHCS Audiologist or HCPC Clinical Scientist (Audiology).
* Membership of BSA/BAA or other professional body.
Experience
* Clinical experience and practical knowledge of assessment and rehabilitation in highly specialised clinical service areas.
* Evidence of senior level working, including complex management decisions based on case history and diagnostic test results.
* Experience of working with hearing‑impaired patients/parents/ carers and navigation of associated professional challenges.
* Experience with babies, children, and patients of all ages with cognitive impairments.
* Strong role‑modeling skills with a credible, professional approach and manner.
* Extensive postgraduate experience and CPD.
Research Experience
* Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems and use current research/guidelines to improve patient care.
* Evidence of leading clinical audit, research, and presentations at scientific meetings.
* Experience of leading change and demonstrating sustained improvements.
Management and Administrative Experience
* Managing and developing healthcare professionals and establishing or helping to develop a service through quality improvement.
* Formulating strategic plans for the department and managing services in line with performance targets.
* Managing staff using performance management and appraisal, disciplinary and sickness absence procedures.
* Managing budgets, health and safety and clinical governance.
* Analysing performance data and identifying improvement opportunities at service, team and individual levels.
* Working within a clinical multidisciplinary team.
Teaching Experience
* Training, assessment and supervision of BSc /STP/ HTS students.
Personal Attributes
* Excellent written and oral communication skills with highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills.
* Ability to adapt communication to meet the needs of the situation, including stressful or conflictative situations.
* Ability to educate, empathise, support, negotiate and motivate particularly when cooperation is not guaranteed.
* Ability to convey complex information with reassurance, especially in stressful or conflict situations.
* Effective teamwork and independent working under pressure.
* Reliability, support, adaptability and willingness to learn new skills.
* Champion staff wellbeing through a flexible approach to work and service needs.
Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment
As part of the Trust’s aim to improve diversity, BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates may request consideration under the expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria. Applicants can declare this in the application form, and the response is visible to the shortlisting panel.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) is required to check for any previous convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration (AHCS or HCPC). Further information available on the NHS Careers website.
Additional Information
Employer: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR51DD.
Seniority Level
Director
Employment Type
Permanent, Full‑time, Flexible working.
Contract
Permanent
Working Pattern
Full‑time, Flexible working
Salary
Band 8b: £64,455 to £74,896 per year.
Date Posted
04 December 2025
Job Locations
* Worcestershire Royal Hospital – Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR51DD
* The Alexandra Hospital – Woodrow Drive, Redditch, B98 7UB
* Kidderminster General Hospital – Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6RJ
Reference Number
C9365‑25‑0650‑4
Contact
For enquiries about the expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please contact Rob Saunders via email.
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