Head of Audiology

Overview

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an experienced leader to oversee and develop its Audiology Service, ensuring delivery of patient-focused, high-quality care. This role involves transitioning the outsourced Audiology functions into an in-house service and spearheading innovation to enhance patient outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full leadership and management responsibility for the Audiology Service, guaranteeing safe, effective, and quality care provision.
• Guide the planning, development, and daily operation of Audiology services aligned with patient and Trust needs.
• Monitor service performance against targets like DM01 and waiting times, and drive improvements in activity metrics.
• Analyze performance data to discover enhancements in patient accessibility, efficiency, and healthcare outcomes.
• Serve as the professional clinical lead across diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology services within the Trust.
• Ensure compliance with national guidelines, clinical governance standards, and professional best practices.
• Manage financial aspects including budget oversight, resource allocation, and workforce planning to maximize value while maintaining care standards.
• Develop and support the Audiology workforce, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
• Maintain own professional expertise and contribute to elevating clinical standards throughout the service.
• Collaborate effectively with internal and external partners to facilitate service transformation and innovation.
• Ensure adherence to Trust policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements consistently.

Professional and Personal Qualifications

• Essential: MSc in Audiology or Healthcare Science, professional registration, and leadership or managerial training.
• Desirable: Doctorate qualification, driving license, healthcare finance credential.

Experience

• Essential: Extensive post-qualification experience including diagnostic, rehabilitative, and Audiology equipment troubleshooting.
• Desirable: Experience in vestibular rehabilitation, research involvement, familiarity with Epic system and configuration.

Skills and Knowledge

• Strong capability to lead and manage change initiatives effectively.
• Advanced skills in planning and organizational management.
• Competence in financial monitoring, quality assurance, and operational oversight.
• Preferred: Excellent problem-solving, NHS infrastructure understanding, and exemplary change management leadership.

About Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

The Trust serves over 900,000 residents across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey, and South Buckinghamshire. With a clear strategy for 2030, it aims to be a leading care and workplace facility in the NHS. The Trust values excellence, collaboration, forward-thinking, and compassionate healthcare delivery.

Major investments in facilities include new hospitals, emergency centers, and maternity services enhancements. Sustainability is prioritized through energy-efficient, environmentally conscious projects supporting the NHS Net Zero commitment. Digital innovation is advancing care quality through the implementation of the Epic electronic patient record system.

Equality and Flexibility

The organization is committed to inclusivity, disability confidence, and supporting flexible working patterns to balance staff and patient needs.