Specialist Audiologist

NHS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a specialist adult audiologist to work in their dynamic Audiology Team. The role involves delivering clinics focusing on adult audiology assessments and rehabilitation. The ideal candidate will have experience with BSA and BAA protocols, leadership qualities, and a commitment to service excellence. This is a full-time position offering a salary range of £46,419 to £55,046. Opportunity for professional development through advanced diagnostics training is also available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate reflective practice.
• Hearing aid skills are essential.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of BSA/BAA/NHSP protocols required.
• Good IT skills are desired.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services at St George's Hospital and nearby clinics.
• Participate in research, service reviews, and audits.
• Contribute to development and maintenance of clinical protocols.
• Act as departmental health and safety coordinator.

Skills

Reflective practice

Hearing aid skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of protocols (BSA/BAA/NHSP)

IT skills

Education

Relevant qualification in Audiology (MSc or equivalent experience)

Job description

Overview

Job summary: A key role as specialist adult audiologist has arisen in the diverse Audiology Team at St George's NHS Hospital. The post holder will deliver clinics focused on adult audiology, including assessment and rehabilitation of patients who are audiologically complex or have additional learning needs. The post also supports initiatives to manage high demand (for example, adult hearing aid masterclasses for patients and their carers). There is the opportunity to develop skills in advanced diagnostics such as speech audiometry, non-routine immittance testing, electrophysiology and/or vestibular function testing.

The post holder will audit and develop/maintain adult hearing clinical protocols to ensure a high quality, effective service. An in-depth level of knowledge and experience of the relevant BSA and BAA protocols is required. The post holder will be the departmental designated health and safety coordinator and therefore should be a motivated individual with leadership qualities and a commitment to service excellence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver services at St George's Hospital and nearby satellite clinics.
• Participate in research, service reviews and departmental audits in addition to contributing to the development of the audiology service.
• Contribute to auditing and development/maintenance of adult hearing clinical protocols, ensuring knowledge of relevant BSA and BAA protocols.
• Act as the departmental health and safety coordinator and provide leadership to support service excellence.

About us

The Department of Audiology and Audiological Medicine at St. George's Hospital provides a diagnostic and rehabilitative audio-vestibular service to people of all ages with hearing, balance and tinnitus problems. You will be working within a large, dynamic and friendly multidisciplinary team committed to high standards of patient care.

Details

Date posted: 29 January 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for Change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £46,419 to £55,046 per year including inner London HCAS

Contract: Fixed term

Duration: 12 months

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number: 200-NN-712849-AHP-DE-MZ

Job locations: St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT

Job description

Please see the job description and person specification included in the job advert for more information.

Person Specification

Skills and knowledge

• Demonstrate reflective practice
• Hearing aid skills
• Organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of BSA/BAA/NHSP protocols
• IT skills

Desirable

• BSL knowledge
• Auditbase
• Teaching skills

Experience

• Essential: Clinical Audiology with some experience/exposure to paediatrics
• Essential: Clinical Audit
• Essential: Worked within national protocols such as BSA, NHSP, BAA
• Desirable: Practice in non-standard area

Qualifications

• Essential: Relevant qualification in Audiology (MSc or equivalent experience)
• Essential: State registration with HCPC / AHCS
• Desirable: Certificate / Diploma in specialist area
• Desirable: Course(s) in hearing therapy/vestibular/paediatrics

Other

• Essential: Good English written and verbal communication skills
• Essential: Leadership qualities
• Desirable: Good time management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a disclosure check will be required.

Employer: St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address: St George's Hospital, Blackshaw Road, London, SW17 0QT