Job requirements
Essential
16 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Other
Understands principles of equality and Diversity
- Skills
Self motivated and able to motivate staff and patients
- Skills
Comprehensive IT skills
- Skills
Confident and caring approach
- Skills
Experience in Audiological diagnostic testing
- Skills
Sound knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for the hearing impaired using the latest digital technology
- Skills
Verification of fittings using REM
- Skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Skills
Problem solving skills
- Skills
Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy
- Knowledge
Knowledge of NHS and non NHS hearing aids
- Knowledge
Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities
- Experience
Experience of working within an Audiology service
- Experience
Experience in a wide range of clinical Audiology areas
- Qualifications
BSc Audiology or equivalent
- Qualifications
RCCP/AHCS registration
Desirable
9 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Other
Access to a car
- Other
Works well under pressure
- Skills
Demonstrable clinical experience in one or more of: balance, tinnitus or wax removal
- Skills
Good organisational skills
- Skills
Good working knowledge of Auditbase
- Knowledge
Awareness of current issues in Audiology
- Knowledge
Knowledge of AQP and non AQP contract requirements.
- Experience
Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting and liaison between acute and community services
- Qualifications
BAA membership
Job summary
The opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly, small, hard working team. We currently have six permanent Audiologists, both part time and full time and one assistant Audiological practitioner who are supported by two fully time and one part time admin assistants and an admin support manager.
We provide routine and complex care to adults and fit the latest NHS hearing aid technology.
We are an adaptable team, with the opportunity to work from home a couple of times a month, as well as supporting flexible working where ever possible.
Main duties of the job
The department has a wide range of responsibilities, serving two ICBs AQP and NON AQP activity as well as the Acute Trust, with the bulk of the patients seen for community audiology care.
The team provide audiology support for the local ENT team, as well as including a full hearing aid service for adults. The team also provide a tinnitus support service and a full domiciliary service.
We are based at Crawley Hospital, with satellite clinics at East Surrey Hospital, Horsham Hospital, Consort house (Redhill) and Caterham Dene Hospital.
The post is to work across all sites, in both hearing aid clinics and ENT support clinics.
The audiology service works hard within the community to sign post for health difficulties, as well as health prevention for our community. The team work closely with local dementia support services and provide outreach screening clinics for the more vulnerable communities.
About us
First Community is a staff-owned social enterprise, rated Good by the CQC, providing NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for people who share our values: First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.
Recognised as one of the country's leading community healthcare employers in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, First Community offers a supportive workplace where everyone has a voice and opportunities to develop their full potential.
We offer: NHS terms and conditions, excellent training and development, flexible working, NHS pension, flexible retirement options, and a range of employee benefits.
If you need flexibility, please talk to us when you apply or at interview. We will consider all requests carefully and accommodate them where possible, depending on the role.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and candidates with disabilities. We are committed to fair recruitment, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.
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Details
- Date posted: 09 October 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 5
- Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year +5% HCAS per annum, pro rata
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: B9078-FC1130
- Job locations: Sussex Community Nhs Foundation Trust, Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, CRAWLEY, West Sussex, RH11 7DH, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
This post involves the provision of diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology services, working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to encompass an Audiology service for all ages.
As a member of the team the post holder will contribute to the smooth & efficient running of the Audiology Department.
The post holder will be responsible for a caseload of adult patients.
The post holder will assist with the training of trainee Audiology staff.
When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description & Person Specification - these can be found under supporting documents.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Clinical Audiologist with First Community Health and Care CIC in Crawley, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Audiologist role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 25 Oct 2026.
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