Job summary Applications are invited from qualified Audiologists with a special interest in auditory implants to work within the North East Regional Cochlear Implant Programme (NERCIP). The NERCIP and South Tees Audiology Service team is proud to deliver high quality, innovative Audiology care. The team deliver both implantable acoustic devices (IAD) and are the regional cochlear implant providers for both paediatric and adult patients. Within the wider Audiology department there is an in house earmould lab, Audiologist-led balance clinics including vestibular rehabilitation, paediatrics/neonatal screening, and fast-track GP Audiology screening. The main purpose-built department is located in The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough with outreach services offered across the Tees Valley and surrounding areas. Improving working lives' principles are strongly supported through flexible working, part-time/job share, self-rostering and annualised hours working. Please note that this vacancy will close when we receive sufficient completed applications. Main duties of the job Principle duties include working within the adult and paediatric Audiology service. To be short-listed for interview, candidates must demonstrate in their application how they meet all of the essential components in the person specification for this post. About us South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff to the Trust; this training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the leadership development programme, and the Quality Improvement Programme that the Trust delivers. This programme aims to: Explore leadership within the NHS Promote Trust Values and Behaviours Develop your Leadership effectiveness and skills Practitioner level in quality improvement, equipping you with the skills to champion, lead and complete quality improvement within your role After you complete this four and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities, we offer further in-house courses dependent upon your role and bitesize programmes and leadership apprenticeships at level 3,5 and 7. Date posted 17 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 328-HNO-6507826-A Job locations The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) for main responsibilities of the role. Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential BSc Audiology or equivalent Registered as one of the following HCPC as Clinical Scientist, RCCP as Clinical Physiologist, AHCS as Health Care Scientist Desirable MSc in Audiology or equivalent British Sign Language level one or equivalent BAA Higher Training Scheme Certificate of Clinical Competence in specialist area(s) role is within, or equivalent (e.g. for paediatric assessment roles, HCCC in Paediatric Assessment) Knowledge Essential Significant post qualification clinical experience (to include experience within adults and paediatrics) Desirable Teaching, supervision and mentorship experience Key Skills Essential Excellent communication skills to enable building good rapport with colleagues and patients Able to organise own day to day work Good team working skills Able to work independently Self motivated to deliver a high quality service Desirable Presentation skills to include use of Powerpoint Ability to travel independently as may be required for this particular job role Experience Desirable Experience of NHS Audiology Services Person Specification Education and Qualifications Essential BSc Audiology or equivalent Registered as one of the following HCPC as Clinical Scientist, RCCP as Clinical Physiologist, AHCS as Health Care Scientist Desirable MSc in Audiology or equivalent British Sign Language level one or equivalent BAA Higher Training Scheme Certificate of Clinical Competence in specialist area(s) role is within, or equivalent (e.g. for paediatric assessment roles, HCCC in Paediatric Assessment) Knowledge Essential Significant post qualification clinical experience (to include experience within adults and paediatrics) Desirable Teaching, supervision and mentorship experience Key Skills Essential Excellent communication skills to enable building good rapport with colleagues and patients Able to organise own day to day work Good team working skills Able to work independently Self motivated to deliver a high quality service Desirable Presentation skills to include use of Powerpoint Ability to travel independently as may be required for this particular job role Experience Desirable Experience of NHS Audiology Services 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 South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address The James Cook University Hospital Marton Road Middlesbrough TS4 3BW Employer's website https://www.southtees.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)