Specialist Audiologist

Southend University Hospital NHS Trust; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health institution in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Specialist Audiologist to deliver high-quality audiological services. This role involves planning diagnostic testing and rehabilitation programmes for adults and children, supervising BSc students, and ensuring the effective running of the department. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a commitment to patient care and have excellent communication skills. The position offers opportunities for career development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Access to appropriate training

Qualifications

• Experience in audiological diagnostic assessments.
• Strong communication skills for working with diverse age groups.
• Ability to develop and manage rehabilitation programs.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing a caseload of adult and/or children's patients.
• Conducting audiological diagnostic testing.
• Assisting in running the department's day-to-day operations.

Skills

Audiological diagnostic testing

Supervision of BSc students

Patient support

Department management

Job description

Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Specialist Audiologist.

You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality audiological services. Your primary focus will be on supporting both the Adult and paediatric Hearing Service, helping individuals regain confidence in their hearing and improving their quality of life.

We are an IQIPS accredited service. You will be expected to provide support to patients attending the audiology service and/or ENT. You will undertake routine diagnostic assessment of patients of all ages, fit and maintain NHS hearing aids and participate in all routine duties within the department.

You will assist in the day-to-day running of the Department, participate with the supervision of BSc students under the guidance of the Team Leader, work with children, families and adults, planning diagnostic testing and rehabilitation programmes and develop a specialist interest area, taking responsibility for this area as part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Planning and managing a caseload of adult and/or children
• Planning and carrying out audiological diagnostic testing
• Contributing to data collection for audit and/or service planning
• Supervising students and/or junior members of staff
• Assisting in the day-to-day running of the Department
• Participating with the supervision of BSc students under the overall guidance of the Team Leader
• Working with children, families and adults, planning diagnostic testing and rehabilitation programmes
• Developing a specialist interest area and taking responsibility for this area as part of the team

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 17,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.

For details job description please refer- the attached JD.

This advert closes on Wednesday 21 Jan 2026.