Head of Audiology

We have an exciting opportunity for aHead of Audiology to join our team and lead the operational and clinical direction of our growing department across all Trust sites. This is a senior leadership position with accountability for delivering high-quality audiology services to both adult and pediatric patients, ensuring that all operations align with divisional, organisational, and national standards.About the Role:As the Head of Audiology, you will be responsible for overseeing all resources and services within the Audiology Department, encompassing scientific, rehabilitative, and support services. Working closely with the Divisional Operations Manager, you will manage waiting lists, ensure compliance with national performance and screening targets, and conduct demand and capacity analysis to deliver a comprehensive service.In this role, you will hold ultimate responsibility for clinical and scientific decision-making, supported by the Divisional Operations Manager and Divisional Director of Surgery. You'll also carry a diverse clinical caseload, conducting advanced audiological assessments for both adult and paediatric patients, including complex audio-vestibular testing.Why Join Us?This is your opportunity to lead an expert team, drive innovation in audiology services, and make a significant impact on patient outcomes across our community. If you're a senior audiologist ready for the next step, we'd love to hear from you.Main duties of the jobProvide expert operational and clinical leadership to ensure that each patient receives a high-quality, well-coordinated service.Manage adult and paediatric caseloads for diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology, including hearing aid provision.Lead a multidisciplinary team, providing professional, scientific, and technical advice on service development to the division and other agencies.Conduct and interpret advanced audiological assessments and ensure accurate and efficient reporting.Participation in Senior Manager on call rota.About usWe are committed to supporting colleagues through organisational change. Priority will be given to staff at risk within North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust and Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Integrated Care Board.Job responsibilitiesPlease refer to the job description and person specification for more information regarding the role and responsibilities.Person SpecificationEducation/Knowledge and QualificationsBasic qualification of BSc or Equivalent in AudiologyMSc in Audiology or EquivalentRCCP or HCPC(Clinical Scientist) RegistrationBAA accredited certificate to practicePhD or EquivalentExperience, Skills and AbilitiesMinimum of 10 years post qualification experience in AudiologyAdvanced knowledge of specialist areas within Clinical Audiology PracticeExperience of strategic management and development in a large clinical departmentSignificant experience of operational management and development in a large clinical departmentSignificant leadership experience evidencing specific service development and changeSignificant experience in supervising and trainingEvidenced active involvement within the profession of Audiology and within Healthcare ScienceDemonstrable evidence of managing service performanceThe post holder is expected to deal with foul body fluids on a regular basis, such as ear discharge and cerumen, etcExcellent manual dexterity and co-ordination to accurately manipulate equipment and small devices to include hearing aids and accessories and insert probe tubes accurately into ear canalsAble to cope with frequent periods of moderate physical effort whilst working with balance patients and children such as undertaking positional test, rehabilitative manoeuvres and sitting on the floor whilst testing and quickly responding to reactionsExperience of managing budgets and financial resourcesExperience in leading research and auditSignificant experience of presenting at complex scientific data at national level.Significant experience at a professional level, working for a professional body, national committee or similarCommunicationExcellent interpersonal and communication skills to include ability to communicate with the hearing impaired and carers in emotional statesAbility to cope with occasional exposure to distressing and emotional circumstances within specialist area. For example, dealing with emotional patientsAbility to cope with decision making under pressureAbility to present complex information to all audiencesSelf-motivated, driven with ability to lead and influence othersProven time management & organisational skillsExcellent written communications skillsExcellent presentation skillsEvidence of exposure to media communicationValues and BehavioursAbility to cope and concentrate on work when the work pattern is unpredictable, such as dealing with interruptions for clinical advice, managerial problems or HR issuesAble to deliver a broad range of specialised, complex and nonroutine scientific workAbility to work under pressure, meet deadlines, prioritise workloadsExcellent presentation skillsExcellent organisational and time management skillsAble to cope with frequent and unpredictable interruption from a range of staff to include medics, audiologists, nursing and administrative staffAbility to respond to urgent demands, prioritising and delegating as appropriateAbility to respond to urgent demands, prioritising and delegating as appropriateHighly developed leadership skills, to include motivation, delegation and change managementDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. #J-18808-Ljbffr