Clinical Audiologist

The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive range of adult audiology services, including hearing assessments, hearing aid fitting and verification, rehabilitation, aftercare, repairs and patient counselling. The role also includes direct referral audiology pathways and close working with ENT colleagues to support timely diagnosis and management of hearing-related conditions. You will undertake diagnostic audiological assessments using a range of techniques including pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions and hearing aid verification measures. The postholder will be responsible for assessing patient needs, developing appropriate management plans and maintaining accurate clinical records in line with professional and Trust standards. Although the role is primarily focused on adult audiology, there will be opportunities to develop skills in paediatric audiology, including behavioural hearing assessments and hearing aid management for children and young people. The role includes participation in our domiciliary service, providing hearing assessments and hearing aid support for patients who are unable to attend hospital clinics. You will also support the delivery of specialist audiology services at HMP Long Lartin, offering a varied and rewarding clinical caseload. The successful candidate will work across Worcestershire County Audiology services, supporting clinics at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre, Redditch, Evesham and community outreach locations as required by the service. As a member of a forward-thinking Audiology department, you will contribute to service development, clinical audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities. There will be opportunities to participate in local research projects and contribute to the department's ongoing quality agenda. The department is committed to achieving and maintaining IQIPS accreditation, and the postholder will have the opportunity to contribute to quality improvement initiatives, service development projects and implementation of national standards. You will be expected to maintain professional registration, undertake continuing professional development and support the training and supervision of students and junior colleagues where appropriate. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a diverse range of clinical settings. Job description Job responsibilities The successful candidate will provide a comprehensive range of adult audiology services, including hearing assessments, hearing aid fitting and verification, rehabilitation, aftercare, repairs and patient counselling. The role also includes direct referral audiology pathways and close working with ENT colleagues to support timely diagnosis and management of hearing-related conditions. You will undertake diagnostic audiological assessments using a range of techniques including pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, otoacoustic emissions and hearing aid verification measures. The postholder will be responsible for assessing patient needs, developing appropriate management plans and maintaining accurate clinical records in line with professional and Trust standards. Although the role is primarily focused on adult audiology, there will be opportunities to develop skills in paediatric audiology, including behavioural hearing assessments and hearing aid management for children and young people. The role includes participation in our domiciliary service, providing hearing assessments and hearing aid support for patients who are unable to attend hospital clinics. You will also support the delivery of specialist audiology services at HMP Long Lartin, offering a varied and rewarding clinical caseload. The successful candidate will work across Worcestershire County Audiology services, supporting clinics at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Kidderminster Hospital and Treatment Centre, Redditch, Evesham and community outreach locations as required by the service. As a member of a forward-thinking Audiology department, you will contribute to service development, clinical audit, quality improvement and clinical governance activities. There will be opportunities to participate in local research projects and contribute to the department's ongoing quality agenda. The department is committed to achieving and maintaining IQIPS accreditation, and the postholder will have the opportunity to contribute to quality improvement initiatives, service development projects and implementation of national standards. You will be expected to maintain professional registration, undertake continuing professional development and support the training and supervision of students and junior colleagues where appropriate. The role requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across a diverse range of clinical settings.