Audiologist

FHFT Education Academy; Frimley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an enthusiastic Audiologist to join the adult Audiology service in Frimley. You will conduct standard assessments and rehabilitation for adults, deliver patient-centred care and contribute to service quality improvements.

You will also train and mentor junior staff, lead assigned projects and help develop pathways and processes to enhance patient experience across the service. The role emphasises collaboration and excellence in care.

Qualifications

• BSc in Audiology, BAAT Parts 1 & 2, or equivalent.
• MSc in Audiology/Healthcare Science

Responsibilities

• Provide adult audiology assessments and rehabilitation, delivering high-quality clinical care.
• Support, train and mentor junior staff, helping develop skills and confidence.
• Lead specific tasks or projects from your area of expertise to enhance service.
• Take active role in service development to improve pathways and patient experience.

Skills

Patient-focused

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adult audiology assessment

Rehabilitation

Education

BSc in Audiology

BAAT Parts 1 & 2

MSc in Audiology/Healthcare Science

Tools

Auditbase

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Audiologist to join our dedicated team, providing high‑quality assessment and rehabilitation services for adults.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about patient‑centred care and eager to contribute to service development.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Patient‑focused with strong communication and interpersonal skills
  Confident in delivering adult audiology assessment and rehabilitation
• Keen to support others through training, mentorship and shared learning
• Organised, proactive and able to take ownership of project work
• Enthusiastic about shaping and improving Audiology service

Main duties of the job

• Provide standard audiological assessment and rehabilitation for adults, delivering high‑quality clinical care across the Audiology service.
• Support, train and mentor junior members of staff, helping to develop skills, confidence and clinical excellence within the team.
• Lead specific tasks or projects within your area of expertise, contributing your specialist knowledge to enhance service quality.
• Take an active role in service development, identifying opportunities to improve pathways, processes and patient experience.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a detailed list of tasks and responsibilities please refer to the job description/person specification attached.

Qualifications

• BSc in Audiology, BAAT Parts 1 & 2, or equivalent
• MSc in Audiology/Healthcare Science

Experience

• Adult hearing assessment
• Use of Auditbase patient management system

Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of audiological techniques
• Competency in hearing aid fitting and real ear measurements

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.

Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.

We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state‑of‑the‑art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.

We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future‑proofed, featuring on‑site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Th rough our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.

Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.

Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. We would advise that you complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.