Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Head of Audiology

The closing date is 06 September 2026

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.

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

United Kingdom

The Alexandra Hospital

Woodrow Drive

Redditch

Worcestershire

B98 7UB

United Kingdom

Kidderminster General Hospital

Bewdley Road

Kidderminster

Worcestershire

DY11 6RJ

United Kingdom

Job description

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Improving Diversity and Inclusive Recruitment:

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.

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).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Charles Hastings Way

Worcester

WR51DD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.worcsacute.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)