Senior Audiologist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£37,338 to £44,962 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester, LE1 5WW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	1 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Sept 2026

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Summary

To assist in the day-to-day running of the department to provide an efficient and effective service and take responsibility when required. To act as a representative of the Hearing Services department, be professional at all times and ensure effective communication and co-operation with all our users. To perform and supervise a wide range of duties both administrative and technical in order to achieve and maintain a high standard of patient care. To supervise the work of trainee and junior audiologist and provide instruction / seminars in audiological techniques to trainees studying for professional examinations including the BSc in Audiology. To perform fitting of digital hearing aids, assessments and fitting of Bone Anchored Hearing Aids. To assist in the day-to-day running of the department to provide an efficient and effective service and take responsibility when required To assist in the balance clinic and undertake many aspects of vestibular testing including Posturography, VNG and Caloric testing. To undertake a wide range of audiological tests on adults at the LRI and outlying clinics. To undertake direct referral assessments for Hearing Aids using MHAS protocols including GHABP and real ear measurement. To undertake first line quality monitoring and control, and to provide statistical information as required. To assist the paediatric audiologist in paediatric assessments including distraction and visual response audiometry. To evaluate and assist with the management of Tinnitus. Responsible for maintaining up to date skills, knowledge and competence, and awareness of professional issues. Undertake specialist education training as required that will allow health care to be delivered to the user through new ways of working. To take specific responsibilities for extra duties as agreed by Hearing Services Manager, and perform any other duties that may be reasonably requested. (please refer to the job description/person specification for full details on the role).

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