Head of Audiology

Job summary
This is a rare opportunity to lead a county-wide Audiology service with the scope, senior support and professional autonomy to make a visible difference. You will influence how hearing care is delivered across our hospitals, support teams to develop, and help patients stay connected to the people and activities that matter to them.

We are seeking an experienced Audiology professional to take forward an established service with a strong clinical foundation. In this role, you will bring together operational oversight, professional leadership and a clear focus on high-quality adult and paediatric Audiology care.

We support flexible working and will work with the successful candidate to explore arrangements that support service needs and work-life balance. Informal conversations are warmly encouraged for candidates who would like to understand more about the service, the team and the opportunities within the role.

Main duties of the job
At Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, hearing care is more than a clinical service; it helps people communicate, stay independent and remain connected with everyday life. You will join an established and supportive team serving communities across Worcestershire, with the opportunity to build on strong foundations and shape a service that makes a tangible difference for patients and families.

Working across hospital and community settings, you will lead a highly skilled multidisciplinary team and be supported by experienced clinical and operational leaders. You will contribute to senior decision-making, strengthen service planning and work with colleagues across the directorate to develop Audiology services for the future.

You will maintain high standards of quality, safety and governance while supporting workforce development, financial planning and service improvement. The role also includes senior clinical oversight across adult and paediatric Audiology, ENT support, vestibular assessment, electrophysiology and Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT).

We are looking for a qualified Audiologist, Hearing Therapist or Clinical Scientist (Audiology) with senior leadership experience, strong communication skills and a proven track record in service development, clinical governance and quality improvement. You will be a collaborative, visible and forward-thinking leader who can support people, manage complexity and help shape the future of Audiology across Worcestershire.

About us
Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust that provides a range of local acute services to the residents of Worcestershire and more specialised services to a larger population in Herefordshire and beyond.

The Trust operates hospital-based services from three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch and Worcester

Our workforce is more than 7,000 strong, and our caring staff are recognised as providing good and outstanding patient-centred care. You could be one of them.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us. Our values, which we ask all staff to demonstrate, underpin our everyday work and remain firmly at the heart of all we do.

Being open and honest

Ensuring people feel cared for

Showing respect to everyone

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation - this means we are committed to embedding flexible working within our organisation as a flex positive employer.

DBS Checks and Costs

Any applicants who are offered posts requiring a DBS check as part of their employment check will have the cost of this check (at the current rate) deducted from their salary. Please see link in Supporting Information section for more details on DBS checks and costs.

Details
Date posted: 16 July 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 8b
Salary: £66,582 to £77,368 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: C9365-26-0557
Job locations:
Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR51DD
The Alexandra Hospital, Woodrow Drive, Redditch, Worcestershire, B98 7UB
Kidderminster General Hospital, Bewdley Road, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 6RJ

Job responsibilities
\*\*\* A comprehensive Job Description can be found in the Supporting Information section of this job listing. \*\*\*

Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment:
As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role.

Applicants are prompted in the application form to declare if they wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, and their response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.

For queries about expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please contact Rob Saunders in confidence via email robert.saunders1@nhs.net

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered AHCS Audiologist or HCPC Clinical Scientist (Audiology)

Experience
Essential

• Please provide a covering statement here, setting out how you meet the requirements of the role and the drivers for your application. The Person Specification for this role can be found attached to this advert in the "Supporting Documents" section

Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment
Essential

• As part of the Trust's aim to improve diversity across the Trust, positive action is being taken and all applications for this post from BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ candidates can request to be considered under an expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the person specification for this role. Here you can declare if you wish to be considered under this expanded Guaranteed Interview Scheme and this response would be visible to the Shortlisting Panel.

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.

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: Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Address: Worcestershire Royal Hospital, Charles Hastings Way, Worcester, WR51DD
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Principal Audiologist, Edward Southan
edward.southan@nhs.net