Trainee Associate Audiologist | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

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

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is offering an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Associate Audiologist in Southend-on-Sea. This role includes a clear development pathway to Band 4 with a focus on gaining a foundation degree in Hearing Science over two years while providing patient care and support in hearing aid maintenance. This position is ideal for starting a career in Audiology and requires commitment to training and development.

Qualifications

• Engage fully in all aspects of training, including theory and practice.
• Attend university and meet all deadlines for work submissions.
• Maintain records of all on-the-job learning.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the Audiology team under supervision.
• Perform routine patient care and non-complex tasks.
• Provide routine adult hearing aid maintenance under supervision.
• Complete a Foundation Degree and achieve a Band 4 Associate Audiologist role.

Education

Foundation Degree in Hearing Aid Audiology

Job description

Overview

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Trainee Associate Audiologist. Starting at Band 3, this role provides a clear development pathway to Band 4. On completion of the foundation degree and all competencies are achieved. This will help you to build practical and academic skills whilst working in a supportive team. The Trainee Associate Audiologist role has been designed to allow the success candidate to earn a foundation degree in hearing science whilst working with a clinical, hearing healthcare team. With an aim to enrol on a FdSc Hearing Aid Audiology course in September 2026, and earning whilst you learn for the duration of the course (2 years), this is a great place to start a career in Audiology. If this interest you apply now!

Responsibilities

• The Trainee Associate Audiologists works as a member of the Audiology team under the direct and indirect supervision of an Audiologist. The post will involve direct patient care, dealing with routine enquiries and performing routine non-complex tasks daily which will include hearing aid repair and maintenance.
• There will be a mix of both clinical and administrative duties which have clearly defined protocols and procedures.
• As competencies progress they will provide routine adult hearing aid maintenance under indirect supervision, undertake some basic diagnostic assessments and interpret basic clinical results/data. Some administrative support duties may also be required.
• The post is designed as a progressive role, undertaking practical and theoretical training in all aspects including completing a Foundation Degree in Hearing Aid Audiology and achieving a Band 4, Associate Audiologist role.

Training and Development

The role requires full engagement in all aspects of the training, including all elements of theory and practice and all tri-partite reviews. You will be required to attend University and must adhere to all University deadlines for submission of work. You will be required to maintain records of all ‘on the job’ learning.

Organisation and Goals

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing 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.

Application

Please see attached the job description for further information and details of this role. We look forward for your application.

This advert closes on Monday 22 Sep 2025