Audiologist

NHS; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare service provider in Doncaster is seeking an Audiologist. In this role, you will perform a range of audiology assessments and interventions, including fitting hearing aids and providing aural rehabilitation. Applicants must possess the relevant qualifications and be registered with the AHCS. The position requires flexibility as clinical hours are between 8 am and 6 pm, and offers extensive professional development opportunities alongside a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Extensive range of learning opportunities

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Comprehensive health and wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounts through external providers

Qualifications

• Candidates must be registered with the AHCS or be eligible to register immediately.
• Experience in clinical audiology with a range of test equipment is essential.
• Understanding of audiological software and hearing aid programming required.

Responsibilities

• Selection and fitting of hearing aids for patients with disabilities.
• Aural rehabilitation for patients with additional needs.
• Conduct audiometric tests for auditory dysfunction diagnosis.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work unsupervised

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Flexible

Self-motivated

Education

BSc in Clinical Audiology or equivalent

Registered with the AHCS or eligible to register

Tools

Clinical Audiology Information and Management Systems

Audiology software

Job description

Audiologist

The closing date is 12 February 2026

Our Audiology Service supports patients across South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw. Due to this, we operate out of 5 clinical locations so there is an expectation that the applicants are able to move localities. This will be rostered and only changed at short-notice during periods of short notice leave within the team

We are completing an audiology improvement programme for our audiology service. We have seen significant investment in our clinical spaces, electronic systems, and medical equipment. We pride ourselves on these developments and this is why it's a great time to join our team.

You will be expected to carry out all aspects of clinical audiology using a range of test equipment and with a high degree of clinical autonomy. The audiologist will be expected to deal with sensitive and emotive subjects with empathy and have good counselling skills. Overcoming communication and motivational barriers to treatment with non-routine patients in all areas of audiology.

At this level, the audiologist should have acquired organisational and communication skills and be able to work autonomously within the team.

Applicants should hold the relevant qualifications and be registered with the AHCS or be eligible to register immediately.

In addition to these duties, the audiologist must maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

We are recruiting two Audiologists to join our growing service. Flexibility is required, as clinical hours are between 8 am and 6 pm.

Main duties of the job

The Band 5 Audiologist will be expected to perform without direct supervision:

• Selection, fitting, or exchange of a full range of hearing aids for adults, including those with additional disabilities and some with sensory impairments.
• Aural rehabilitation for patients who have additional special needs beyond hearing loss, including children
• To undertake a battery of audiometric tests to assist in the differential diagnosis of auditory dysfunction.
• Tests on young children and assistance in auditory rehabilitation programmes
• Assistance with the evaluation and management of tinnitus.
• Assistance with routine tests of vestibular function.
• Assistance with routine objective test procedures, including ERA.
• Assistance with selection, fitting or exchange of non-standard hearing aids for children.
• Any other duties as may be discussed and agreed upon with the line manager.
• To maintain your own professional standards through registration and CPD, by attending relevant study sessions, maintaining a professional portfolio for assessment, and reporting back to staff in the department.

About us

DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.

At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.

As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.

Benefits

• Extensive range of learning opportunities
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditions
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support
• NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers

Job responsibilities

Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read this document carefully. Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.

Certificate of sponsorship

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Please note that from 9th April 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

Person Specification

Knowledge & Experience

• Computer skills including experience with Clinical Audiology Information and Management Systems
• Experience of utilising Audiology software including hearing aid programming applications

Qualifications & Training

• Registered with the AHCS or be eligible to register immediately
• BSc in Clinical Audiology or other route of qualification or experience to have achieved AHCS registration
• Knowledge of audiological software

Personal Attributes & Skills

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Tactful
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to grasp new concepts
• Self-motivated
• Flexible
• Interpersonal skills
• Organisational skills

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.

Doncaster & Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS FT

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Pro Rata Per Annum