Community Audiologist (Sessional) - Hearing Care & Fitting

The Methodist Church in Britain; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

CHEC is seeking a sessional audiologist to support adult hearing assessment, testing and hearing aid services across its community clinics. The role includes history taking, routine audiometry and aftercare, with involvement in real-ear measures and patient records.

Candidates should hold a BSc Audiology or equivalent, be RCCP-eligible, and have NHS placement or equivalent experience; Enhanced DBS may be required. Strong teamwork and autonomous working are essential.

Qualifications

• BSc Audiology or BAAT parts I/II with BTEC Medical Physics & Physiological Measurement or Dip HE in Audiology or equivalent qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assess hearing in adults with history taking and discussion with patient or caregiver.
• Carry out routine audiometric testing (air and bone conduction, tympanometry, acoustic reflex).
• Assess, fit, validate and support hearing aids for adults and families.
• Validate hearing aids using real ear measurements, RECD and free field testing.

Skills

Autonomy

Complex clinical communication

Computerised patient management

Time management

Written communication

Digital hearing aid fitting

Education

BSc Audiology

Job description

CHEC is seeking a sessional audiologist to support adult hearing assessment, testing and hearing aid services across its community clinics. The role includes history taking, routine audiometry and aftercare, with involvement in real-ear measures and patient records.

Candidates should hold a BSc Audiology or equivalent, be RCCP-eligible, and have NHS placement or equivalent experience; Enhanced DBS may be required. Strong teamwork and autonomous working are essential.