Job summary This post is only open for applications for individuals employed within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Care System Organisations within scope are as follows: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board Southern Health Foundation Trust Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust University Hospital Southampton Solent NHS Trust South Central Ambulance Service Isle of Wight NHS Trust Hampshire Hospitals Band 6 -£37,339 - £44,962 per annum Full-time -37.5hours per week We are currently recruiting into our fantastic Trust. Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Audiology Department, we are proud to introduce ourselves and share with you that we are looking to recruit a Band 6 Senior Audiologist or Clinical Scientist to a vacancy that has arisen within the department. As a welcoming friendly team, we are keen to show you around our department so that you can see for yourself the opportunities here. We are looking for an Audiologist with general Audiology experience and experience of at least one specialist area of Audiology, for example Paediatric assessment, tinnitus rehabilitation or vestibular testing or rehab. The successful candidate will have AHCS/RCCP or HCPC registration (pre-registered STP students completing their studies will be considered). Excellent clinical, communication and organisational skills are essential Main duties of the job Ideally you will be looking for a Trust that will enable you to grow and as a busy training department we have lots of experience in supporting staff to accomplish new skills. Opportunities are available to be involved with the supervision of students on the STP, HTS and Graduate Apprenticeship schemes. There are opportunities to be involved with service review and development. The department provides a wide variety of Audiology services. We cover a large geographical area with clinics in Hampshire, western West Sussex and the Isle of Wight. Applications for part time hours will be welcomed. If you are not local to us already, you may not know a lot about Portsmouth, we do have much to be proud of and it is all on our doorstop This post involves leading paediatric assessment, and Adult assessment and rehabilitation clinics. Additional opportunities in Tinnitus, Complex adults and Vestibular services are available. This role will involve assisting with the training and support of our STP trainees and line management of other clinical staff. About us Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the main Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff. Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,339 to £44,962 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number REF1396M Job locations Southwick Hill Road Cosham PO6 3LY Job description Job responsibilities Advanced independent clinical testing, reporting and decision making for at least one area of specialist Audiology (Paediatric testing, Complex adults, Tinnitus services or vestibular testing and rehabilitation). Day to day management of relevant clinical and administrative functions of the Portsmouth Audiology Service, ensuring the Audiology service maintains the highest possible standards of care; and clinical and management decisions are effectively communicated throughout the audiology service. Overall patient management including liaison with other professions including ENT, AVM, paediatrics, health visitors, GPs, Education and Social Services. Timely and effective response to telephone, postal and email enquiries from professionals and patients. Teaching and supervision of trainee or allied clinical staff, including STP, Apprenticeship, MSc, HTS and medical students, medical staff, nurses, under the direction of the Training Lead. Training and induction of new positions and identify training needs of existing staff members. Line management including involvement in the staff appraisal process. Provide appropriate professional advice and to make recommendations to the Head of Service regarding concerns or service development needs. Ensure the highest possible standard of service including contributing to service review and development. Assist in the department processes to attain and maintain IQIPS accreditation standards. Participate in department research, audit and document review, and evaluate new equipment and new test protocols Job description Job responsibilities Advanced independent clinical testing, reporting and decision making for at least one area of specialist Audiology (Paediatric testing, Complex adults, Tinnitus services or vestibular testing and rehabilitation). Day to day management of relevant clinical and administrative functions of the Portsmouth Audiology Service, ensuring the Audiology service maintains the highest possible standards of care; and clinical and management decisions are effectively communicated throughout the audiology service. Overall patient management including liaison with other professions including ENT, AVM, paediatrics, health visitors, GPs, Education and Social Services. Timely and effective response to telephone, postal and email enquiries from professionals and patients. Teaching and supervision of trainee or allied clinical staff, including STP, Apprenticeship, MSc, HTS and medical students, medical staff, nurses, under the direction of the Training Lead. Training and induction of new positions and identify training needs of existing staff members. Line management including involvement in the staff appraisal process. Provide appropriate professional advice and to make recommendations to the Head of Service regarding concerns or service development needs. Ensure the highest possible standard of service including contributing to service review and development. Assist in the department processes to attain and maintain IQIPS accreditation standards. Participate in department research, audit and document review, and evaluate new equipment and new test protocols Person Specification Qualifications Essential STP, or MSc in Clinical Audiological Science and Certificate of Audiological Competence, or BAAT or PTP or BSc in Audiology or equivalent with appropriate clinical experience and sign off. Clinical skills and management to appropriate standard of independent practice as supported by State Registration. Experience Essential Experience of managing all aspects of care involved in at least one area of advanced Audiology from Complex Adults, Paediatrics, Vestibular or Tinnitus services. Experience of using all relevant diagnostic, rehabilitative and clinical instrumentation Communication with multidisciplinary teams ensuring affective patient management Staff management and leadership Service monitoring and development Skills and Knowledge Essential Evidence of academic study relevant to the post Relevant practical knowledge and experience. Patient handling, counselling and all necessary skills involved in adult working. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures Person Specification Qualifications Essential STP, or MSc in Clinical Audiological Science and Certificate of Audiological Competence, or BAAT or PTP or BSc in Audiology or equivalent with appropriate clinical experience and sign off. Clinical skills and management to appropriate standard of independent practice as supported by State Registration. Experience Essential Experience of managing all aspects of care involved in at least one area of advanced Audiology from Complex Adults, Paediatrics, Vestibular or Tinnitus services. Experience of using all relevant diagnostic, rehabilitative and clinical instrumentation Communication with multidisciplinary teams ensuring affective patient management Staff management and leadership Service monitoring and development Skills and Knowledge Essential Evidence of academic study relevant to the post Relevant practical knowledge and experience. Patient handling, counselling and all necessary skills involved in adult working. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports. Ability to develop and maintain record keeping systems and procedures Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust Address Southwick Hill Road Cosham PO6 3LY Employer's website https://www.porthosp.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)