Job summary
- Main area
- Audiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 6
- Contract
- Fixed term: 12 months (Maternity leave cover)
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Flexible working
- Job ref
- 344-2279DBH-A
- Employer
- East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Kent and Canterbury Hospital
- Town
- Canterbury
- Salary
- £39,959 - £48,117 per annum pro rata (where applicable)
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 08/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Senior Audiologist
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
Band 6 Senior Audiologist
Acute Audiology
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the East Kent Surgical Acute Audiology Service for a motivated and enthusiastic Band 6 Audiologist. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.
This post is based primarily at Kent and Canterbury Hospital with opportunities to work as part of a friendly, dynamic, and forward‑thinking Audiology team across East Kent. East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust is the largest local AQP provider of Audiology services, supporting local GPSI ENT services and working closely with new and returning ENT Otology Consultants. Together, we are committed to the continued development of high‑quality diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services for our patients.
Applicants should hold a BAAT/BTEC National Certificate in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurement (MPPM) or a BSc/MSc in Healthcare Science (Audiology) or an equivalent qualification. Candidates must also demonstrate relevant NHS audiology experience appropriate to their level of qualification.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive service during a period of growth and clinical development.
Main duties of the job
We are seeking a motivated and suitably qualified Audiologist with relevant clinical experience to join our friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of a comprehensive audiology service, providing a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative care.
This role offers the opportunity to utilise and further develop a broad range of clinical skills, including vestibular and tinnitus assessment and rehabilitation, paediatric and adult diagnostic audiology, hearing aid fitting, GP direct referral pathways, complex diagnostic investigations, and Newborn Hearing Screening Programme (NHSP) diagnostics.
Working for our organisation
We are one of the largest hospital trusts in England, with five hospitals and community clinics serving a local population of around 800,000 people. Our vision is 'great healthcare from great people'. Everything we do is guided by our values: 'People feel cared for, safe, respected and confident that we are making a difference’. We have a new way of working at East Kent Hospitals, called 'We care'. It's about empowering frontline staff to lead improvements day-to-day. We're looking for compassionate people to be part of our improvement journey for the patients, families and carers we care for every day.
Please note that if you require a Certificate of Sponsorship to work in the UK you must declare this on your application form, even if you currently have a certificate of sponsorship or a work permit for another role and are already working in the country. Please note we are only able to sponsor candidates for a Skilled Worker Visa for roles that are eligible at the time of application.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please scroll down to access the full Job Description and Person Specification located in ‘Documents to download’. If you have further queries please don’t hesitate to contact the line manager using the contact details below.
Applications for this role should be written by the applicant. If artificial intelligence (AI) programmes are used then the application may be rejected due to this document being an important part of the assessment process. This does not prevent applicants seeking appropriate support with applications should they need to for the purposes of any declared disability.
Person specification
Governance
Essential criteria
- Knowledge and experience of working within and reporting Audiology Test procedures/pathways to DoH, NICE, BAA and BSA Audiology standards
- Knowledge of complex diagnostic testing and pathways
- To practice within RCCP &/or HCPC Professional Guidance
- To competently and effectively work within the Trust Mandatory values, protocols and practices including the appraisal process
Desirable criteria
- Registered with BSA/BAA
Clinical skills and experience
Essential criteria
- NHS experience of routine and complex audiological diagnostic procedures
- NHS experience of routine and complex audiological rehabilitation procedures
- Experience of working with the deaf, their families and their culture
- Demonstrate experience in working to BSA/BAA Practices and Protocols
- Demonstrable experience in problem solving and equipment maintenance
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to assess, verify, fit, follow-up and repair NHS hearing aid provision with the professional ability to undertake hearing aid verification techniques
- Able to use Microsoft Word and Excel proficiently
- Excellent interpersonal skills including a good telephone /virtual/face to face manner with good clear use of verbal and body language with a distinct, effective level of English to enable skilful communication verbally & written
- Produce factual, accurate and legible data input and statistics into service user journal entries, letters and reports on current templates and stock modules for all audiological requirements while adhering to data protection
- Ability to prioritise to meet targets; organise own workload and work as part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Reliable and good time management skills
- Demonstrate flexibility to adapt with the needs of a changing service
- The ability to work unsupervised but to seek advice when necessary
- Commitment to continuing professional development
Desirable criteria
- British Sign Language
- Experience of using Audit Base
- Dementia Friend
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- BSc or MSc in Audiological Science or Healthcare Science Audiology or BAAT parts 1 & 2 or Audiology Healthcare Science Apprenticeship Level 6
- A current RCCP and/or HCPC Registration
Desirable criteria
- Masters degree
Personal/professional attributes
Essential criteria
- Worked effectively within an NHS Audiology Service and looking to expand Audiological knowledge and skills
- The ability to absorb, apply and utilise new information
- Customer orientated, reliable, confident, approachable, a self-motivated team player willing and able to contribute ideas to the wider team
- The ability to exercise and manage own work effectively, and have a flexible and versatile approach to problem solving
- Demonstrate flexibility to adapt with the needs of a changing service
Other requirements
Essential criteria
- To have a knowledge & understanding of the Trust’s Vision, Mission and Values
- Ability travel in a timely manner between Trust sites
- To be capable and willing to undertake the required training throughout employment within this post to achieve/maintain professional compliancy
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Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Tina Beckham
- Job title
- Head of Service
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01227 864252
- Additional information
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