Senior specialist Audiologist

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Carshalton is seeking a Senior Audiologist to provide diagnostic and rehabilitation services for both adult and paediatric patients. The role includes performing audiological tests, fitting hearing aids, and supporting community and clinic services. Candidates must have a BSC in Audiology and relevant NHS experience. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £44,485 to £52,521 pa, including HCAS Outer pro rata.

Qualifications

• Qualified practitioner with NHS clinical experience.
• Track record of hearing aid management and running own clinics.
• Exposure to advanced diagnostic testing.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine audiological investigations on individuals of all ages.
• Provide aural rehabilitation including fitting NHS digital hearing aids.
• Support paediatric diagnostic and rehabilitation services.

Skills

Hearing impairment management

Hearing aid fitting

Audiological testing

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

BSC Audiology or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Go back Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Senior specialist Audiologist

The closing date is 04 November 2025

Senior Audiologist Band 6 (Adult and paed split role)

37.5 hours per week over 5 days

If you are driven by quality, patient and staff engagement, a desire to improve patient care and want to work within a Trust similarly committed then this is a post you will want to apply for.

Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust Audiology is committed to providing the highest quality services to the population we serve. Our audiology departments are state of the art and our team is outstanding. We are looking for an outstanding clinician to join our team.

You will have a BSC Audiology or equivalent (BAAT or CAC qualifications, or an approved diploma with CCC). You must have appropriate NHS or other experience consistent with your qualifications.

This band 6 post will be working across both adult and paediatric services. We provide hospital based clinics for the adult hearing aid services for the local general population and adults with learning disabilities, along with Hearing therapy, vestibular services and group clinics. Our paediatric service is hospital based for diagnostic and rehab work while we also deliver second tier services for our paediatric population in a community setting. You will also be supporting our private dispensing clinics. The work is varied with opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge while working in an outstanding team of multidisciplinary professionals.

Main duties of the job

This post is for a suitably qualified Audiologist with a proven track record of providing excellent clinical services, working with adults and children. To work as part of the audiology team to provide auditory and vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation for both our adult and paediatric services.

You will work autonomously and perform routine audiological investigations on individuals of all ages, to support the differential diagnosis of auditory dysfunction. You will provide and assist in second tier community paediatric audiology clinics, using age appropriate testing techniques including VRA and produce reports to various medical and education colleagues.

You will agree aural rehabilitation for patients of all ages, including the selection, fitting and exchange of a range of NHS digital hearing aids, the taking of aural impressions and giving advice on assistive listening devices.

You will advise junior colleagues on treatment plans and technical issues.

You will support the delivery of the paediatric diagnostic and rehabilitation service working closely with Audiovestibular clinicians and senior Audiologists. This will include the provision of diagnostic ABR to the NHSP population.

You will provide follow up checks of hearing aid use and undertake routine hearing aid repair/servicing clinics. You will perform advanced tests of middle ear function, tinnitus evaluation and objective measurement procedures. You will perform ward visits to in-patients requiring assessment or hearing aid issue or repair. You will provide expert audiological support for ENT and Audiological Medicine clinics. You will undertake assessments of adult patients with hearing difficulties using the direct referral system. You will support the delivery of the Hearoic private dispensing service. You will offer wax removal, including micro-suction clinics. You will provide cover for colleagues as required.

About us

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, St Helier Hospital, and Epsom Hospital. After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job responsibilities

General: This post is for a suitably qualified Audiologist with a proven track record of providing excellent clinical services, working with adults and children.

Specific: To work as part of the audiology team to provide auditory diagnostics and rehabilitation for both our adult and paediatric service.

Duties and responsibilities

Clinical

• Perform routine audiological investigations on individuals of all ages, to support the differential diagnosis of auditory dysfunction.
• Provide and assist in second tier community paediatric audiology clinics, using age appropriate testing techniques including VRA and produce reports to various medical and education colleagues.
• Agree aural rehabilitation for patients of all ages, including the selection, fitting and exchange of a range of NHS digital hearing aids, the taking of aural impressions and giving advice on assistive listening devices.
• Advising junior colleagues on treatment plans and technical issues.
• Support the delivery of the paediatric diagnostic and rehabilitation service working closely with Audiovestibular clinicians and senior Audiologists. This will include the provision of diagnostic ABR to the NHSP population.
• Complete routine follow up checks of hearing aid use.
• Undertake routine hearing aid repair/servicing clinics.
• Perform advanced tests of middle ear function, tinnitus evaluation and objective measurement procedures.
• Perform ward visits to in-patients requiring assessment or hearing aid issue or repair.
• Provide expert audiological support for ENT and Audiological Medicine clinics.
• Undertake assessments of adult patients with hearing difficulties using the direct referral system.
• Support the delivery of the Hearoic private dispensing service.
• Offer wax removal, including micro-suction clinics.
• Provide cover for colleagues as required.

Administrative

• Assist with the ordering of Stock and Non-Stock items.
• Ensure the availability of up-to-date patient information leaflets.
• Ensure data entered on Audiology Patient Management System is accurate and current.
• Complete data entries on all systems used within the department.
• Correspond with GPs, Education services and other professionals as appropriate.

Governance

Perform Stage A and B daily/weekly equipment calibration checks. Work in accordance with local protocols to ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained. Actively participate in clinical audit. Ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times and reports any problems to the Audiology Team Leader at the earliest opportunity. Assist in the annual equipment calibration programme.

Team Role

Support the Heads of Service with the implementation of new service developments/protocols. Ensure the working environment is clean and tidy and that all necessary supplies are available. Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment.

Education and Training/Self Development

Provide mentorship for Students in the department, liaising with universities and supervising logbooks. Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required, supported by regular PDR. Attend professional meetings as required. Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health and Safety, as applicable.

General

Any other duties may be discussed and agreed with the Heads of Audiology Services.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

• Demonstrates understanding of issues surrounding hearing impairment and impact on quality of life for the whole family
• Ability to prescribe and fit hearing aids
• Demonstrates ability to conduct appropriate hearing tests on a wide range of patients
• Demonstrates a knowledge of test protocols
• Experience of man management
• Knowledge of equipment and calibration issues
• Demonstrates excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• Good time management
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively without direct supervision
• Demonstrates good organisational/prioritising skills
• Extended range of therapy skills
• Advanced rehab skills

Qualifications

• BSC audiology or equivalent
• Membership of professional bodies
• Msc Aud registered HAC dispenser

Experience

• Qualified practitioner with NHS clinical experience, with clinical responsibility
• Exposure to advanced diagnostic testing
• Track record of hearing aid management for varied population and from Direct access referrals
• Responsibility for running own clinics

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

£44,485 to £52,521 a yearPa incl HCAS Outer pro rata