Senior Audiologist

Barts Health Nhs Trust; Loughton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major NHS trust in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified Audiologist to provide comprehensive Audiological testing and hearing aid services to adults and children. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience and a BSc in Audiology. This role is based in various Audiology sites, emphasizing safe and compassionate patient care. The department is committed to fostering an inclusive environment while improving healthcare services.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience working as a band 5 Audiologist.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent diagnostic Audiological testing of adults and children.
• Deliver a comprehensive independent hearing aid service to adults and children.
• Engage in clinical audit, research, and governance for the Audiology service.
• Plan and prioritise own workload within service delivery priorities.
• Maintain the smooth running of the audiology service.

Skills

Independent diagnostic Audiological testing

Comprehensive hearing aid service

Clinical audit and governance

Workload planning and prioritization

Education

BSc in Audiology or equivalent

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide independent diagnostic Audiological testing of adults and children, ensuring safe equipment use, accurate calibration and record maintenance.
• Deliver a comprehensive independent hearing aid service to adults and children, including determining care plans, involving carers and families where appropriate.
• Actively engage in clinical audit, research and governance for the Audiology service, designing and completing audits, participating in data collection for larger projects and contributing to evidence‑based protocols.
• Plan and prioritise elements of own workload within the framework of service delivery priorities defined by the line manager, and supervise trainees/students and volunteers as required.
• Maintain the smooth running of a specified area of the audiology service as determined.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience working as a band 5 Audiologist.
• BSc in Audiology (or equivalent).

About the role

The position will be based in the adult audiology department, working across Audiology sites at Whipps Cross University Hospital, a community site in Leytonstone and a community health centre in Loughton. The department provides comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology services to an extensive population covering Waltham Forest and Redbridge London boroughs.

About Barts Health

Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country and a leading provider of healthcare services. The trust is committed to improving, providing safe and compassionate care to patients across east London and beyond, and fostering an inclusive working environment.