Sessional Audiologist

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, which provides NHS-funded eye and other community care, is recruiting a sessional audiologist. The post centres on hearing assessment for adults of all ages, audiometric testing, and hearing aid fitting, validation and ongoing support for patients and their families. It sits within CHEC's hub-and-spoke network of community hospitals and clinics, alongside NHS colleagues, as the provider extends its community services. Eligibility to register with the RCCP is required.

What the job involves

• Assess hearing in adults of all ages, including history taking and discussion with the patient and/or caregiver
• Carry out routine audiometric testing, including air and bone conduction audiometry, tympanometry and acoustic reflex testing
• Assess, fit, validate and support hearing aids for adults and families, using analogue and DSP instruments
• Validate hearing aids using real ear measurement, RECD and free field testing, and act on insertion gain results
• Take aural impressions for patients of all ages to British Society of Audiology procedures
• Modify NHS hearing aids and ear moulds
• Liaise with external agencies such as cochlear implant teams
• Apply a patient-focused approach across the service
• Help maintain and calibrate technical equipment
• Attend update meetings and training courses
• Maintain patient records

Qualifications

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

Registration & licences

• Eligible for registration with the RCCP

Experience

• One year undergraduate placement in an audiology department as part of the degree, or one year working in NHS audiology

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Communicate complex clinical information to hearing-impaired people, families and carers
• Use a computerised patient management system
• Good time management and organisation
• Good written communication
• Theoretical knowledge of digital hearing aid fitting

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check, where required

Other

• Formulate appropriate clinical management strategies from case history and test results