Job requirements
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Knowledge
Good understanding of technical process
- Knowledge
Good understanding of hearing aid types and application
- Qualifications
BSc / MSc Audiology
- Qualifications
HCPC/AHCA registered
- Communication Skills
Excellent written communication demonstrated throughout application form
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Membership of a Professional Group (BAA/BSA etc)
- Qualifications
NHS Experience
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Southend Audiology Department as an Audiologist on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The service offers a wide range of adult and paediatric diagnostic and (re)habilitative approaches.
You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of hearing aid technologies, using international, national and local evidence-based best practice approaches. You will also be involved in a range of diagnostic procedures, working closely alongside the ENT team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join a UKAS IQIPS-accredited service and gain valuable experience within a busy and supportive department.
The department is highly supportive and actively delivers preceptorship programmes for newly qualified staff, making this an ideal opportunity for both early-career and experienced Audiologists seeking to broaden their skills and experience during this 12-month appointment.
Main duties of the job
The provision of a full range of diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology to adults and school aged children both on the acute hospital site and at peripheral clinics without supervision which will include:
- Hearing assessments for adults and older children
- Forming Individual Management Plans
- Hearing aids fitting, impressions and repairs
- A detailed job description can be downloaded alongside this advert.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Are you looking for an exciting Audiologist role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you.
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
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.
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This advert is for Audiologist with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff-on-Sea, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Audiologist role. The advertised salary is £32073.00. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed Term Maternity Cover). The application deadline is 02 Nov 2026.
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