# Assistant Audiologist

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust.

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- **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/assistant-audiologist/4f3ec018-b9af-4f61-86a7-d5ede8f5ff5c.md

## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust
- **Town:** West Bromwich
- **Region:** Midlands
- **Country:** England
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 pro rata per annum
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Part time - 32.25 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-15T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-06-01T12:31:40.476Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Birmingham_Black_Country/West_Bromwich/Sandwell_West_Birmingham_NHS_Trust/Audiology/Audiology-v8048832
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8048832?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.swbh.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Sandwell and west Birmingham NHS trust are currently adverting for a Band 2 Assistant Audiologist, could this be you?

The Assistant Audiologist supports qualified Audiologists in delivering a high-quality audiology service. This role involves direct patient interaction during hearing aid repair clinics, providing first-line advice and support, and performing administrative tasks to ensure smooth service delivery.

This post is based at Audiology, Lyng Centre for Health and Social care, West Bromwich and is 32.25 hours per week

### Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct hearing aid repair clinics independently, including earmould fittings, fault identification, repairs, and patient reinstruction.
- Perform otoscopic examinations and escalate concerns to qualified staff.
- Provide counselling on hearing aid use and promote effective hearing strategies.
- Manage stock of hearing aids and consumables, including ordering, receiving, and distribution.
- Process referrals, maintain waiting lists, and book appointments using Auditbase and NHS systems.
- Handle patient queries via phone, email, and reception, ensuring empathetic and professional communication.
- Support departmental audits, training, and cover duties as needed.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

****Please see attached the full Job Description and Person Spec for further details on what this role will entails****

## Job Details

Sandwell and west Birmingham NHS trust are currently adverting for a Band 2 Assistant Audiologist, could this be you?

The Assistant Audiologist supports qualified Audiologists in delivering a high-quality audiology service. This role involves direct patient interaction during hearing aid repair clinics, providing first-line advice and support, and performing administrative tasks to ensure smooth service delivery.

This post is based at Audiology, Lyng Centre for Health and Social care, West Bromwich and is 32.25 hours per week

## Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct hearing aid repair clinics independently, including earmould fittings, fault identification, repairs, and patient reinstruction.

Perform otoscopic examinations and escalate concerns to qualified staff.

Provide counselling on hearing aid use and promote effective hearing strategies.

Manage stock of hearing aids and consumables, including ordering, receiving, and distribution.

Process referrals, maintain waiting lists, and book appointments using Auditbase and NHS systems.

Handle patient queries via phone, email, and reception, ensuring empathetic and professional communication.

Support departmental audits, training, and cover duties as needed.

## Responsibilities

****Please see attached the full Job Description and Person Spec for further details on what this role will entails****

## Person Specification

### Experience

**Essential**

- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working with computers and database systems

**Desirable**

- Experience of working with hearing aids
- Deaf awareness
- Experience of working alone
- Experience of dealing with people with a hearing impairment
- Experience of face to face contact in a healthcare setting

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- GCSE in English and Maths at Grade C or above, or equivalent

## Documents

- [swb- sustainability (pdf, 49.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2657)
- [assistant audiologist (pdf, 160.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10337936)
- [assistant audiologist (pdf, 206.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10337935)
- [candidate briefing pack (pdf, 1.3mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2982)
- [swb reward & recognition guide (pdf, 704.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2604)
- [flexible working document – healthier futures (pdf, 1.1mb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2437)

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