Specialist Audiologist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Basildon; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS health provider is seeking a motivated Audiologist to join the Paediatric Audiology Team at Basildon and Thurrock Hospital. This role involves diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology for children aged 5-18, as well as support for children under 5. Candidates will gain further hands-on experience and training in specialized assessments. Ideal for those looking to develop in a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Audiologist with interest in paediatric audiology or prior paediatric experience.
• Confident in fitting, maintaining, and verifying NHS hearing aids.
• Willing to undertake diagnostic assessments for children from birth to 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Undertake diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology within the paediatric service.
• Support assessment of children under 5 years and complex cases as needed.
• Gain experience in diagnostic assessments including auditory brainstem response audiometry.

Job description

Are you looking for an exciting role in Paediatric Audiology?

Are you passionate about supporting deaf children and their families?

We have an exciting opportunity for a well motivated Audiologist to join us in the Paediatric Audiology Team at Basildon and Thurrock Hospital.





The post holder will be a qualified Audiologist with an interest in paediatric audiology or would like to build on their paediatric experience.

The post holder will be expected to undertake diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology within the paediatric Audiology service for children from 5 years to 18 years.

They will be expected to support as required with assessment on children under 5 years, complex children, and young adults.

They should be confident in fitting, maintaining, and verifying NHS hearing aids.

There is potential to gain further experience and training in diagnostic assessments of babies from birth up to 5 years. This includes auditory brainstem response audiometry, Oto-acoustic emissions and visual reinforcement audiometry.



Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust

Please refer to job description and person specification as attached.



This role involves the assessment and (re)habilitation of children with hearing difficulties.


This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Jul 2025