Audiologist / Hearing Aid Dispenser

Audiology Planet; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Audiology Planet, trading as Ace India Limited, seeks a senior audiology clinician to deliver diagnostic assessments, hearing technology prescriptions, and rehabilitation across Kent clinics. The role requires HCPC registration and a degree in audiology, with travel between Sevenoaks and Royal Tunbridge Wells.

The successful candidate will perform REMs, ensure high-quality records, and uphold BSA guidelines while providing empathetic patient care and advanced audiology services.

Qualifications

• BSc, MSc, or Doctorate in Audiology, Healthcare Science (Audiology), or an equivalent degree framework.
• Active HCPC registration as a Hearing Aid Dispenser (or imminent eligibility via HCPC International Application).
• Valid certification of clinical competence in micro-suction ear wax removal.
• Hands-on clinical experience in adult diagnostic hearing evaluation, otoscopy, and prescriptive hearing tool fitting.
• Experience with Real Ear Measurements (REMs) and objective verification protocols.
• Experience running specialised audiology clinics (Paediatrics, Vestibular Balance, Tinnitus care).

Responsibilities

• Execute advanced diagnostic hearing assessments to BSA standards.
• Perform otoscopy, interpret results, and plan management pathways.
• Identify red flags and refer to ENT or GPs as needed.
• Prescribe, fit, and program digital hearing technology using REMs.
• Deliver aftercare and rehabilitation programs, including micro-suction ear wax removal (where certified).
• Maintain accurate electronic medical records and calibrate clinical instrumentation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Clinical documentation

Education

BSc/MSc/Doctorate in Audiology

Tools

Real Ear Measurements (REMs)

Job description

Base / Locations

Dual-Premises: Sevenoaks and Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent (Regular travel between both regional clinics is a mandatory operational requirement)

Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week (Standard hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00, inclusive of rest breaks)

Salary Range

£42,000 – £45,000 per annum, gross (Dependent on clinical experience)

Occupation Code

SOC 2020 Code: 2259 – Other health professionals not elsewhere classified (Eligible for Skilled Worker Route; RQF Level 6 / Degree equivalent)

Registration

Mandatory active registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Hearing Aid Dispenser prior to delivering any independent clinical or protected service.

JOB PURPOSE

To operate as an autonomous, degree-qualified clinician delivering diagnostic audiology, personalised hearing technology prescriptions, and long-term auditory rehabilitation across our Kent clinics. All actions must strictly mirror HCPC standards and recognised British Society of Audiology (BSA) guidelines.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute advanced diagnostic hearing assessments (pure-tone audiometry with masking, tympanometry, and acoustic reflex testing) to BSA standards.
• Perform detailed otoscopy, interpret results, and formulate evidence-based management pathways.
• Identify clinical “red flags” and manage onward referral pathways to ENT specialists or GPs.
• Prescribe, fit, and program digital hearing technology based on individual patient needs using Real Ear Measurements (REMs) and objective verification.
• Deliver empathetic, continuing aftercare, tailored auditory rehabilitation programmes, and clinical micro-suction ear wax removal (where certified).
• Generate and preserve accurate, contemporaneous, and legally compliant electronic medical records while maintaining, calibrating, and sanitising specialised clinical instrumentation.

STATUTORY & COMPLIANCE MANDATES

• HCPC Boundaries: The postholder is legally barred from executing “controlled acts” (testing hearing or dispensing hearing aids in a private context) until independent HCPC registration is active.
• Information Governance: Full compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 to preserve absolute patient confidentiality across all networks.
• Safeguarding: Maintain strict safeguarding protocols for paediatric patient lines and vulnerable adults.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Minimal Criteria Assessed

Essential / Desirable

Method of Evaluation

1. Qualifications & Professional Registration

BSc, MSc, or Doctorate in Audiology, Healthcare Science (Audiology), or a recognised equivalent degree framework.

A, C

Active registration with the HCPC as a Hearing Aid Dispenser (or verified, imminent eligibility via the HCPC International Application pathway).

A, C, REG

Valid certification of clinical competence in micro-suction ear wax removal.

A, C

2. Experience & Clinical Competence

Proven, hands‑on clinical experience in adult diagnostic hearing evaluation, otoscopy, and prescriptive hearing tool fitting.

A, I, R

Practical fluency executing Real Ear Measurements (REMs) and objective verification protocols.

A, I, T

Prior clinical experience running specialised audiology clinics (Paediatrics, Vestibular Balance, Tinnitus care).

A, I

3. Core Attributes & Commute Prerequisites

Superior interpersonal skills with a patient-first, empathetic approach to clinical communication.

A, I

Meticulous attention to detail regarding electronic medical documentation and records management.

A, I

Reliable geographic proximity: Must live within a sustainable, reliable commuting distance of both the Sevenoaks and Royal Tunbridge Wells clinics, or be fully prepared to relocate locally upon appointment to ensure clinical performance is not compromised by long-distance travel.

A, I

4. Legal & Operational Prerequisites

Clean, valid right-to-work status in the UK (Company holds a valid Sponsor Licence and is prepared to issue a Skilled Worker CoS to an eligible overseas professional).

A, C

Clear, satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check encompassing the Children’s Barred List.

C

Equal Opportunities: Ace India Limited (trading as Audiology Planet) is an equal-opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Audiology Planet is a trading name of Ace India Limited, a company registered in England and Wales with company number 06093925.