Senior specialist Audiologist | Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Carshalton is seeking a Senior Audiologist to join their team. The role involves performing comprehensive audiological assessments, fitting hearing aids, and providing support in both adult and paediatric services. Ideal candidates will have a BSC in Audiology and practical experience. The position offers a chance to work with a multidisciplinary team committed to high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of providing excellent clinical services to adults and children.
• Experience in routine audiological investigations and aural rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine audiological investigations on individuals of all ages.
• Provide and assist in second tier community paediatric audiology clinics.
• Agree aural rehabilitation for patients, including fitting NHS digital hearing aids.
• Provide expert audiological support for ENT and Audiological Medicine clinics.

Skills

Audiological assessments

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

BSC Audiology or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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.

Qualifications: 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.

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.

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 GP’s, 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 report 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.

This advert closes on Tuesday 4 Nov 2025