Senior Audiologist – Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Service: Sponsorship Available

Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust

Job summary

Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Clinic provides rehabilitative treatments for people experiencing tinnitus, hyperacusis and misophonia. Referrals for therapy are accepted from GPs, ENTs, audio-vestibular physicians, mental health professionals, paediatricians, and other relevant sources.

The post-holder will provide (1) various forms of evidence-based therapeutic interventions for patient experiencing tinnitus, hyperacusis and misophonia, and (2) routine and specialist audiological rehabilitative services to adults with hearing impairment within the adult audiology team.

The post-holder will work closely with the Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Team Lead in the development of the service. They will liaise with other specialities and professionals, working within a multi-disciplinary team.

The post-holder will be required to work across sites to cover clinics at Royal Surrey County Hospital, including its outreach sites and domiciliary visits. Access to a car is highly recommended.The post holder will also have the opportunity to regularly work from home offering video appointments.

Please note this role includes participation in 7-day a week working rota to support the service. Core hours of service are 9am – 5pm. Flexible working patterns can be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

This will cover the maintenance of demonstrably high professional standards in respect of:

o The scientific, technical, therapeutic, rehabilitation and clinical activity of the serviceo Patient careo The effective and efficient use of resources and the management of workloado The provision of professional advice consistent with the responsibilities and expertise of the departmento Service developmento Teaching and training of junior staffo Assisting the Audiology service with annual seminars

1. Be responsible for the day to day running and routine organisation and operation of Audiology clinics, primarily in the Tinnitus & Hyperacusis Audiology service for both adults and children. This includes dedicated outreach clinics and domiciliary clinics.2. Work at an advanced clinical audiology level and undertake specialist tinnitus & hyperacusis audiological and psychometric assessments.

3. Perform, interpret and report on a comprehensive range of tests related to hearing disorders, including advanced techniques.4. Provide a comprehensive range of expert diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services for patients, including determining care plans for individual patients and involving carers and families as appropriate.5. Undertake a comprehensive range of technical activities relating to the fitting and fine tuning of hearing aids with adults.6. Assist the Adult team leads in management duties.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A BSc or PTP in Audiology or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
  • A certificate of Audiological Competence or equivalent HTS Modules
  • Member of British Academy of Audiologists
  • Be a member of an appropriate professional body (AHCS – Healthcare Scientist or HCPC – Clinical Scientist)

Desirable

  • Evidence of completion of specialist courses regardingTinnitus and Hyperacusis Therapy

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Have advanced current theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical Audiology and hearing aid technology
  • Have experience of working as an independent practitioner for a range of Audiological diagnostic assessments and rehabilitative techniques and outcomes including paediatrics and adults. oDiagnostic Audiometry oTympanometry oSpeech Audiometry oReal Ear Measurement oImpression Taking oEarmould modifications oFitting & Rehabilitation oPaediatric Testing >3 years
  • CPD – Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
  • Have experience in specialised testing: e.g.: oPatient groups, i.e., complex, special needs, severe to profound loss, near-normal hearing and cochlear implant candidates oAdult otology tests, i.e., Speech testing, speech -in-noise testing, ABR, OAE, ASSR, TEN test. oVestibular assessment and rehabilitation
  • Have experience in working with patients with tinnitus/hyperacusis and designing personalised treatment plans

Desirable

  • Possess a thorough and current knowledge of NHS policy, the present general management agenda for change, and the generic and specific operational working of the organisation
  • Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy/national guidance/CQC/ and appreciate the implications of this on engagement

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Closing Date: 15 November 2026

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