Senior Audiologist

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust; Ivy Chimneys; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in West Essex is seeking a Senior Audiologist to provide care for both routine and complex patient cases across multiple sites. The successful candidate will assess hearing abilities, fit hearing aids, and support patients through home visits and clinics. Responsibilities include supervising staff and managing patient treatment plans, while working collaboratively with local partners. The trust values development and well-being, offering a supportive environment for all employees.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Development opportunities

Strong focus on wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience with adult and pediatric audiology.
• Ability to supervise and manage staff.
• Competency in performing diagnostic tests and interpreting results.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive hearing assessments and fit hearing aids.
• Manage and review patient progress with hearing aids.
• Conduct home visits to assess and provide care for patients.

Skills

Patient Management System

Audiology

Communication

Education

Relevant Audiology qualification

Job description

Overview

You will work as a Senior Audiologist seeing a mix of routine and complex adult patients, based across three sites at Epping, Harlow and Bishop's Stortford.

Responsibilities

• Perform otoscopic examination of the ear canal
• Assess the hearing of adults and children
• Select appropriate hearing aids using Patient Management System considering hearing aid specifications and outcome measures to suit individual patient needs.
• Regularly review patients progress with the hearing aid and analyse need for modification of hearing aid programme and/or further rehabilitation, advice and counseling
• Fit custom made ear plugs for adults and children and instruct patients or their carers on effective use and maintenance
• Recognise when a medical history or test results require onward referral to ENT Medical Staff
• Analyse and interpret diagnostic test results to formulate an individual treatment plan
• Undertake home visits
• Assist with paediatric audiology and hearing aid clinics
• Perform evening and weekend clinics as required (though we currently do not work evenings or weekends unless overtime is required).
• Supervise and line manage
• Be responsible for the domiciliary including time tabling and organising visits, as well as writing and maintaining protocols. Be able to work independently in people s homes.
• To work at St. Margaret s Hospital in Epping, Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow and Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop s Stortford

About the Trust

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services. We are part of the Neighbourhood Wavea national programme that s changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector. This means we re working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives. We re a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.