Job Description

Closing Date: 22nd September 2025
Shortlisting to take place after closing date: Commencing 23rd September 2025.
Interview expected to take place: Commencing 29th September 2025.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, highly motivated Audiologist to join our multi-disciplinary team based at the purpose built Listening for Life Centre.
The postholder will be responsible for the day to day coordination of the YAIS Audiology service including the line management of the audiology team. Clinically the postholder will independently, undertake highly specialised complex and non-routine clinical audiological assessment and rehabilitation of babies, children and adults under assessment and post cochlear implantation.
Main duties of the job
The primary duties of the post are;

• Lead and line manage the YAIS audiology team.
• Lead and coordinate the specialist clinical, technical and rehabilitation service for the audiological aspects of support for patients referred and managed by YAIS.
• Be responsible for the development of the paediatric and adult YAIS audiological services, including audit and research.
• Participate and coordinate clinics with ENT Consultants.
• Contribute to MDT discussions around patients, both pre and post cochlear implantation and service issues.
• Responsible for the teaching and training of Audiology professionals with regard Cochlear Implants.

About us
Our People Charter outlines the behaviours we can expect from one another and what you can expect from Bradford Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust:

• We value people
• We are one team
• We care

We're keen to meet people who share these values and are passionate about delivering the highest quality of care to our patients.
Details
Date posted
08 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
55,690 to 62,682 a year per annum (pro rata)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
389-25-7458296
Job locations
Bradford Royal Infirmary
Bradford
BD9 6RJ
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed job description documentation regarding the main responsibilities of the post. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the detailed job description documentation regarding the main responsibilities of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc in Audiology or equivalent and MSc equivalence eg significant clinical experience and M level study or MSc in Audiology with a certificate of clinical competence, such as Certificate of Audiological Competence, Higher Training Scheme, Scientific Training Programme or equivalent.
• AHCS/HPCP Registration with evidence of CPD in accordance with registration body

Desirable

• Mentorship/Supervision qualification
• Management/Leadership qualification
• CACDP Stage 1

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience in all aspects of audiological assessment and management of cochlear implants
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of management/supervisory experience
• Evidence of leading and developing an area of Audiological practice

Desirable

• Involvement /leadership of audit and research
• Involvement professionally at a regional or national level
• Experience in the teaching / training of others

skills
Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to adapt communication to accommodate barriers to understanding

Knowledge
Essential

• In depth understanding of Cochlear Implants

Other Requiremennt
Essential

• Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require

Desirable

• Full driving licence and access to a car

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc in Audiology or equivalent and MSc equivalence eg significant clinical experience and M level study or MSc in Audiology with a certificate of clinical competence, such as Certificate of Audiological Competence, Higher Training Scheme, Scientific Training Programme or equivalent.
• AHCS/HPCP Registration with evidence of CPD in accordance with registration body

Desirable

• Mentorship/Supervision qualification
• Management/Leadership qualification
• CACDP Stage 1

Experience
Essential

• Significant experience in all aspects of audiological assessment and management of cochlear implants
• Experience of working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Evidence of management/supervisory experience
• Evidence of leading and developing an area of Audiological practice

Desirable

• Involvement /leadership of audit and research
• Involvement professionally at a regional or national level
• Experience in the teaching / training of others

skills
Essential

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to adapt communication to accommodate barriers to understanding

Knowledge
Essential

• In depth understanding of Cochlear Implants

Other Requiremennt
Essential

• Demonstrates a commitment to develop both personally and professionally within the role as the service needs require

Desirable

• Full driving licence and access to a car

Skills Required