Job summary
- Main area
- Audiology
- Grade
- Band 6
- Contract
- 7 months (Fixed term for 6–7 months to cover a period of maternity leave, or until the return of the substantive post holder - whichever is sooner)
- Hours
- Full time
- Compressed hours
- Job ref
- 390-SUR-SO-8965
- Employer
- Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Southend
- Town
- Westcliff on Sea
- Salary
- £39,959 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Specialist Audiologist
Band 6
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Here is an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Specialist Audiologist on a fixed-term basis.
You will play a vital role in delivering high‑quality audiological services across our Audiology department. Your primary focus will be on supporting adult pathways, helping patients regain confidence in their hearing and improving their overall quality of life.
This fixed‑term post offers the opportunity to develop your clinical skills within a supportive, multidisciplinary environment, while contributing to the continued delivery of safe, effective, and patient‑centred care.
If interested, apply now!
Main duties of the job
- You will be joining an IQIPS accredited Audiology service, where you will be expected to provide high‑quality care to patients attending Audiology and/or ENT services.
- You will be required to undertake routine diagnostic assessment of adult patients (and children as required), fit and maintain NHS hearing aids, and participate in all routine clinical duties within the department.
- You will also support key operational responsibilities, including assisting with the coordination of equipment calibration and maintenance to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
- You will be expected to contribute to the day‑to‑day running of the department and support service development where appropriate.
- You will participate in the supervision and support of BSc students and junior staff, under the guidance of the Team Leader.
- You will work with adults and children (where required), planning and delivering diagnostic testing and rehabilitation programmes tailored to patient needs.
- You will plan and manage your own caseload, ensuring timely and effective patient care.
- You will contribute to data collection, audit activity, and service improvement initiatives within the department.
Working for our organisation
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.'
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For details job description please refer to the attached JD.
Some of the responsibilities are as follows:
- You will also be expected to assist in the day‑to‑day running of the Audiology Department, ensuring effective and safe service delivery.
- You will provide high‑quality diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services to adult patients and, where appropriate, children, including those with complex needs.
- You will be required to undertake routine and specialist audiological assessments, interpret results, and develop appropriate rehabilitation plans, including the fitting and maintenance of NHS hearing aids.
- You will support key operational responsibilities within the department, including assisting with the coordination of equipment calibration and maintenance to ensure compliance and clinical safety.
- You will be expected to participate in the supervision, support, and training of BSc students and junior members of staff, under the guidance of the Team Leader.
- You will work with patients and their families, using effective communication skills to deliver person‑centred care and support positive clinical outcomes.
- You will develop a specialist interest area and contribute to the ongoing development of that area within the service.
- You will plan and manage your own caseload of patients, ensuring timely assessment, intervention, and follow‑up.
- You will contribute to audit, data collection, and service improvement initiatives within the department.
- You will work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team, including ENT colleagues, to support integrated patient care.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Audiology (or equivalent)
- Registration with AHCS or HCPC
Desirable criteria
- MSc Audiology
Experience
Essential criteria
- NHS Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience with AuditBase
- Wide experience with adult Audiology diagnostics
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Joseph Blackaby
- Job title
- Audiology Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 44 33503
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