Assistant Audiologist Band 3

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust in West Essex invites applicants for an Assistant Audiologist role. You will support clinical services directly with patients, assist with audiology clinics, and perform routine administrative tasks.

The post involves paediatric and adult pathways, ear impressions, hearing aid maintenance, and potential home visits, all under supervision, with opportunities for development and flexible working.

Qualifications

• Otoscopy and basic clinical assessment under supervision.
• Hearing aid maintenance within adult rehabilitation pathway.
• Take accurate ear impressions in adults; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist as an Audiologist under supervision, delivering clinical services to patients.
• Perform visual inspection with otoscope to determine if tests/procedures can proceed.
• Carry out hearing aid maintenance and simple adjustments.
• Take accurate ear impressions in adults; training will be provided.
• Possible home visiting for hearing aid repairs and impressions.
• Update the patient management system (Practice Navigator) and manage stock.
• Attend evening and weekend clinics as required.
• General housekeeping and calibration checks.

Skills

Otoscopy

Hearing aid maintenance

Patient communication

Ear impressions

Tools

Practice Navigator

Stock management systems

Job description

Job Overview

Routine hearing aid maintenance and repairs, assisting with Paediatric Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (Distracting), routine administrative tasks, speaking with patients on the phone, completing stock and any audit requests. Assisting with domiciliary visits.

Main duties of the job

• Work as an Assistant Audiologist under direct or indirect supervision providing clinical services directly to patients, which may include:
  • Visual inspection if the ears using Otoscopy to determine if a test or procedure should go ahead, or if examination by a qualified audiologist is needed
  • Specific elements within the adult rehabilitation pathway, hearing aid maintenance
  • Establishing a good rapport and work with patients of all age, including gaining their co-operation in clinics and self-management at home.
  • Ability to take accurate ear impressions in adults, with an appropriate insertion depth in order to minimise feedback from hearing aids. Training will be provided.
  • Possible home visits for hearing aid repairs and impressions.
  • Simple adjustments of hearing aids (adding a loop program, adjusting volume)
  • Understanding when to escalat* clinical cases
  • Ear mould modification and correction selection of open fit tubing and domes.
• Assisting with other audiology clinics, e.g. Paediatric Assessment and Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (Distracting)
• To keep the patient management system (Practice Navigator) up to date so that patients’ progress is monitored and rehabilitation schedules are adhered to, and stock is appropriately managed
• General House Keeping
• Stage A Calibration Checks
• Perform evening and weekend clinics as required.

This job description may be subject to change according to the varying needs of the service. Such changes will be made after discussion between the post holder and the manager. All duties must be carried out under supervision or within Trust policy and procedure.

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme that’s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention,

early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.

This means we’re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.

We’re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.