Audiologist | York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Band 5 Audiologist to join their accredited Adult Audiology Team in York. The role includes providing audiological support in ENT clinics, conducting audiometry tests, and delivering hearing aid services. The candidate must be experienced, able to work independently, and willing to assist with paediatric testing. A competitive benefits package including access to NHS pension, holidays, and various discounts is provided.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience as an Audiologist with capability for independent assessments.
• Ability to perform basic audiological tests.
• Knowledge of NHS protocols for hearing aid provision.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive audiological support for ENT clinics.
• Deliver hearing aid services for patients referred by GPs.
• Assist with paediatric testing under supervision.

Skills

Audiological assessments

Basic pure-tone audiometry

Impedance audiometry

Speech audiometry

Education

Degree in Audiology

Tools

Audiometers

Impedance meters

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Band 5 Audiologists to join our UKAS accredited Adult Audiology Team.

The post holder will be based at York and must be able to travel to other sites for example Harrogate, Thirsk, York, Whitby and Scarborough.
There will also be the opportunity to train in paediatrics.

The post holder will provide audiological support for ENT clinics, serving both adult and paediatric patients, within the Audiology Department and at peripheral clinics. This will include performing basic pure-tone, impedance, and speech audiometry as required.

This role requires an experienced Audiologist, capable of performing primary audiological assessments independently, without direct supervision.

Key responsibilities include:
• Delivering a comprehensive hearing aid service for patients referred by GPs and the ENT Department, encompassing the provision of a full range of NHS digital hearing aids.
• Taking aural impressions for patients of all ages, adhering to national and departmental protocols, and applying clinical judgment to ensure safe and effective practice.
• Assisting with paediatric testing under the supervision of a Paediatric Audiologist, and take responsibility for the daily calibration and maintenance of audiometers, impedance meters, insertion gain, and hearing aid fitting equipment used in general audiology.
• Participating in departmental audits, research, and development, as well as contribute to the upkeep of the department, including liaising with the Works Department when necessary.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail].

As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

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This advert closes on Thursday 17 Jul 2025