Audiologist

NHS Jobs; Ashford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed hours

Training opportunities

Preceptorship programme

Supportive ENT team

London area location

Job summary

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Ashford, England, is seeking an Audiologist to join our friendly team. You will deliver high-quality audiology care, conduct hearing assessments, fittings and follow-up care for adults, and provide diagnostic support to ENT clinics including paediatric testing.

We value collaboration and professional development and offer a supportive ENT team and opportunities for training as part of our evolving service.

Qualifications

• BSc in Audiology or equivalent qualification.
• Registered with HCPC or AHCS (or equivalent).
• Experience in NHS settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality audiology care.
• Perform hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings and follow up care for adults.
• Provide diagnostic support to ENT clinics, including paediatric testing.
• Work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication with patients, carers and professionals.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

BSc in Audiology

BAAT Part 1 & 2

HCPC / AHCS registration

Tools

Auditbase

Job description

Go back Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Audiologist

The closing date is 04 October 2026

An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly and supportive team.

Who We're Looking For: Whether you are newly qualified or have more experience, we invite you to be part of these exciting developments.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• Option of compressed hours
• Training and development opportunities
• Preceptorship programme for early professionals
• A supportive and collaborative ENT team
• An excellent location near London, Heathrow, and the Surrey countryside

If you are passionate about audiology and eager to contribute to a dynamic and evolving team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

You will:

• Be delivering high-quality audiology care.
• Perform hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings and follow up care for adults.
• Provide diagnostic support to ENT clinics, including some paediatric testing.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients, carers, and other professionals.

We provide care at Ashford Hospital, St Peter's Hospital and Woking Community Hospital in Surrey.

About us

Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the largest provider of acute hospital services to Surrey residents, serving a population of 410,00 people and employing approximately 4,800 staff.Our vision is to provide an outstanding experience and best outcomes for patients and the team. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to deliver our workforce plan.We work in partnership with Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.St Peter's Hospital delivers complex medical and surgical care, maternity and emergency services. Day and Orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology and outpatient services are delivered at Ashford Hospital. Additional services are delivered at Woking Community Hospital.Our Values provide us with the behaviours we respect and can commit to. By living our values through our everyday interactions, we can build a stronger, more resilient, and forward- thinking organisation, guiding us to achieve success and make a positive impact on how we deliver our services.We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits and discounts.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc in Audiology, BAAT Parts 1 & 2, or equivalent
• Registered with Academy for Healthcare Science or Health Care Professions Council

Experience

• Experienced in adult hearing assessments
• Experience of hearing aid fitting with verification using real ear measurements (probe microphone measurements)
• Experience of taking aural impressions
• Experience of testing hearing in children aged 4 and above
• Use of Auditbase patient management system
• Experience of working within the NHS

Skills

• Strong oral and written communication skills

Knowledge

• Detailed knowledge of current British Society of Audiology and British Academy of Audiology practice guidance relevant to the role

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.

Ashford & St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust