Job overview
Is your super power communication?
Do you enjoy helping people, solving little problems and learning new skills? Want a career where no two days are the same and you genuinely make a difference?
Come and join our Audiology team as a Trainee Associate Audiologist, a role where you’ll help people hear life a little better every single day.
From helping someone hear their grandchildren more clearly, to fixing a hearing aid that’s been dropped in a cup of tea (yes, it happens), this is a rewarding and varied role within a friendly NHS team.
No previous Audiology experience? No problem. We’ll provide all the training and support you need. We are looking for the right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
This post starts as a Band 3 to progress to Band 4 post qualified
Main duties of the job
The Trainee Associate Audiologists works as a member of the Audiology team under the direct and indirect supervision of an Audiologist. The post will involve direct patient care, dealing with routine enquiries and performing routine non-complex tasks daily which will include hearing aid repair and maintenance.
There will be a mix of both clinical and administrative duties which have clearly defined protocols and procedures.
As competencies progress they will provide routine adult hearing aid maintenance under indirect supervision, undertake some basic diagnostic assessments and interpret basic clinical results/data. Some administrative support duties may also be required.
The post is designed as a progressive role, undertaking practical and theoretical training in all aspects including completing a Foundation Degree in Hearing Aid Audiology and achieving a Band 4, Associate Audiologist role.
The role requires full engagement in all aspects of the training, including all elements of theory and practice and all tri-partite reviews. The post holder will be required to attend University and must adhere to all University deadlines for submission of work. You will be required to maintain records of all ‘on the job’ learning.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 GCSEs at C/4 or above including English and Maths
- 32 UCAS points to access professional training (1 A level at grade C / BTEC National Diploma at grade M, T level pass overall) C
Communication Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable
- Experience of working with deaf/hard-of-hearing people
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Experience within a customer care setting
- Able to use a range of IT applications such as Office
Desirable
- Experience in a healthcare environment
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This advert is for Trainee Associate Audiologist (Apprentice) with Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust in Westcliff On Sea, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £28,392 Annex 21 will be applied. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Jul 2026.
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