0469 - Specialist Audiologist
The closing date is 22 February 2026
Job summary
To provide diagnostic support to the ENT Consultants by performing a wide range of routine and non-routine hearing/balance tests to school age children/adults/elderly patients. Interpreting results and report writing as required.
To assess the needs of patients with hearing, vestibular, tinnitus and clarity problems, and to provide appropriate treatment, counseling, advice and instrumentation as required. To provide follow-up support to check on progress and to alter the care plan where needed.
To provide information, counseling and support for hearing impaired patients and their family/carers on a wide range of hearing related issues and to refer on to other professionals when needed.
To provide a Newborn Hearing Screening test for all Barnsley babies and to provide complex diagnostic follow-up testing for any baby referred from the screen.
The interview date for this role will be the 31st March 2026.
Main duties of the job
Provide complex and non-routine Vestibular Assessment Clinics, comprising comprehensive history taking, which directs the treatment planned. The treatment plan for Vestibular Rehabilitation may include full diagnostic balance testing, balance exercises and counselling/advice to patients experiencing balance disturbances. Be responsible for interpretataion of diagnostic tests, including writing reports and referrals to ENT Consultants and other Health Care professionals, advising on further management. Provide follow-up support to check on progress and to alter the care plan where needed.
To provide specialist support to patients suffering from Tinnitus. Produce treatment plans and follow up patients to ensure maximum effectiveness. To act on own judgement to alter treatment plan of these patients or to refer on for more specialised help if needed. To provide reports on treatment to Consultants and General Practitioners.
Perform specialised appointments for adults who have hearing losses which are complex. This will require a comprehensive history, producing a treatment plan and provision of counselling/advice/instrumentation as required. Be responsible for reports and referrals to other Health Care professionals. Provide follow-up support to check on progress and to alter the care plan where needed. Patients accessing this clinicvery complex hearing/clarity needs and high levels of interpersonal/communication skills are required.
About us
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust, currently rated Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives, including our ambition to be the best Place to Work
We scored best in the country in the most recent NHS Staff Survey for teamwork, compassionate leadership, and supporting work/life balance. In 2024's survey, the Trust also scored above average in every theme of the NHS People Promise the promise NHS colleagues make to each other to improve the experience of working in the NHS for everyone
We are proud of the commitment of our colleagues to ensuring a strong and sustainable future and our organisation is highly valued by our local communities
There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation
Barnsley Hospital NHS FT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link on the right hand side of the advert to check your eligibility, please note that band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship
The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles will only be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction
We reserve the right to close positions early
Details
Date posted
11 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£38,682 to £46,580 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
C9163-0469E-02-26
Job locations
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer details
Employer name
Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Pogmoor Road
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S75 2EP
Employer's website
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