Audiologist

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Chelmsford is seeking a Band 5 Audiologist to deliver diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services to patients. The role involves planning rehabilitation programs, fitting hearing aids, and conducting paediatric assessments. Candidates must hold a BSc or MSc in Audiology and be registered with AHCS/HCPC. This position offers a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth. Salary is £31,049 per annum, with additional benefits.

Responsibilities

• Plan programme and carry out rehabilitation care for older children and adults.
• Direct referral assessment and fitting of wide range of hearing aids.
• Paediatric hearing assessment.

Skills

Good understanding of hearing aid types and applications

Good understanding of technical procedures

Knowledge of Auditbase

Knowledge of Lorenzo

Education

BSc Audiology or MSc Audiology

AHCS / HCPC registered (or working towards)

Membership of a Professional Group (BAA/BSA/etc)

Job description

Audiologist

The closing date is 29 December 2025

Are you passionate about patient care? Is your super power communication?

We have an exciting opportunity for a well‑motivated, enthusiastic Band 5 Audiologist to join the Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust Audiology service.

You will be expected to provide a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology to adults and school‑aged children both on the acute hospital site and at peripheral clinics without supervision. We also work closely and support ENT clinics. You will be based at Broomfield Hospital, but will also be expected to travel to other sites.

We are a super friendly team that will support you in our busy but fun working environment.

We have seen rapid but effective changes in Audiology – come and join us and be a part of it.

Main duties of the job

• Plan programme and carry out rehabilitation care for older children and adults, using hearing aid technology.
• Direct referral assessment and fitting of wide range of hearing aids (Oticon, Siemens, Phonak, Danalogic, etc.
• Paediatric hearing assessment.
• Hearing aid repair and reassessment – including advice on suitable alternative treatment programmes.
• Provision of first‑line hearing therapy support.
• Carry out specialised technical procedures such as paediatric testing or balance assessment using complex diagnostic equipment.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well‑being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job responsibilities

Are you looking for an exciting role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.

For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• BSc Audiology or MSc Audiology
• AHCS / HCPC registered (or working towards)
• Membership of a Professional Group (BAA/BSA/etc)

Knowledge and Experience

• Good understanding of hearing aid types and applications
• Good understanding of technical procedures
• Knowledge of Auditbase
• Knowledge of Lorenzo
• Student placement within an NHS setting

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.

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 a yearPer Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)