Job Description

Band 6

Main area

Audiology

Grade

Band 6

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week

Job ref

343-7537754-FM-SC-A

Site

St Helier Hospital

Town

Carshalton

Salary

44,485 - 52,521 Pa incl HCAS Outer pro rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

12/11/2025 23:59

At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values.

Job overview

Senior Audiologist Band 6 (Adult and paed split role)

37.5hours per week over 5 days



If you are driven by quality, patient and staff engagement, a desire to improve patient care and want to work within a Trust similarly committed then this is a post you will want to apply for.



Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust Audiology is committed to providing the highest quality services to the population we serve, or audiology departments are state of the art and our team is outstanding. So we are looking for an outstanding clinician to join our team


You will have a BSC Audiology or equivalent ( BAAT or CAC qualifications, or an approved diploma with CCC.) You must have appropriate NHS or other experience consistent with your qualifications.



This band 6 post will be working across both adult and paediatric services, We provide hospital based clinics for the adult hearing aid services for the local general population and adults with learning disabilities, along with Hearing therapy , vestibular services and group clinics . Our paediatric service is hospital based for diagnostic and rehab work while we also deliver second tier services for our paediatric population in a community setting. You will also be supporting our private dispensing clinics.The work is varied with opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge while working in an outstanding team of multidisciplinary professionals.

Main duties of the job

This post is for a suitably qualified Audiologist with a proven track record of providing excellent clinical services, working with adults and children.To work as part of the audiology team to provide auditory and vestibular diagnostics and rehabilitation for both our adult and paediatric services.



You will work autonomously and perform routine audiological investigations on individuals of all ages, to support the differential diagnosis of auditory dysfunction. You will provide and assist in second tier community paediatric audiology clinics, using age appropriate testing techniques including VRA and produce reports to various medical and education colleagues


You will agree aural rehabilitation for patients of all ages, including the selection, fitting and exchange of a range of NHS digital hearing aids, the taking of aural impressions and giving advice on assistive listening devices.



You will advise junior colleagues on treatment plans and technical issues



You will support the delivery of the paediatric diagnostic and rehabilitation service working closely with Audiovestibular clinicians and senior Audiologists. This will include the provision of diagnostic ABR to the NHSP population.

Working for our organisation

St George's, Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals and Health Group cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, one of 11 major trauma centres in the UK and the largest healthcare provider and major teaching hospital in the area; St Helier Hospital, home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children; and Epsom Hospital, home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC).


After years of collaboration, our two Trusts became a hospitals group in 2021. While remaining as two separate Trusts, being a hospitals group will help us to collaborate more closely on research, and the development, education, and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

General:

This post is for a suitably qualified Audiologist with a proven track record of providing excellent clinical services, working with adults and children.

Specific:

To work as part of the audiology team to provide auditory diagnostics and rehabilitation for both our adult and paediatric service

Duties and responsibilities

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Clinical

Perform routine audiological investigations on individuals of all ages, to support the differential diagnosis of auditory dysfunction.

Provide and assist in second tier community paediatric audiology clinics, using age appropriate testing techniques including VRA and produce reports to various medical and education colleagues

Agree aural rehabilitation for patients of all ages, including the selection, fitting and exchange of a range of NHS digital hearing aids, the taking of aural impressions and giving advice on assistive listening devices.

Advising junior colleagues on treatment plans and technical issues

Support the delivery of the paediatric diagnostic and rehabilitation service working closely with Audiovestibular clinicians and senior Audiologists. This will include the provision of diagnostic ABR to the NHSP population.

Complete routine follow up checks of hearing aid use

Undertake routine hearing aid repair/servicing clinics

Perform advanced tests of middle ear function, tinnitus evaluation and objective measurement procedures.

Perform ward visits to in-patients requiring assessment or hearing aid issue or repair

Provide expert audiological support for ENT and Audiological Medicine clinics

Undertake assessments of adult patients with hearing difficulties using the direct referral system

Support the delivery of the Hearoic private dispensing service .

Offer wax removal, including micro-suction clinics

Provide cover for colleagues as required

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Administrative

Assist with the ordering of Stock and Non-Stock items.

Ensure the availability of up-to-date patient information leaflets

Ensure data entered on Audiology Patient Management System is accurate and current.

Complete data entries on all systems used within the department

Correspond with GP's, Education services and other professionals as appropriate

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Governance

Perform Stage A and B daily/weekly equipment calibration checks





Work in accordance with local protocols to ensure that clinical and professional standards are maintained





Actively participate in clinical audit






Ensure the safety and security of equipment at all times and reports any problems to the Audiology Team Leader at the earliest opportunity.



Assist in the annual equipment calibration programme.


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Team Role

Support the Heads of Service with the implementation of new service developments/protocols.



Ensure the working environment is clean and tidy and that all necessary supplies are available.



Promote a professional, welcoming and caring environment




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Education and Training/Self Development

Provide mentorship for Students in the department, liaising with universities and supervising logbooks



Identify own training and development needs and undertake appropriate training/education as required, supported by regular PDR





Attend professional meetings as required





Adhere to all Trust Policies and Health and Safety, as applicable


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General

Any other duties may be discussed and agreed with the Heads of Audiology Services.

Person specification

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Knowledge and skills

Essential criteria

Demonstrates understanding of issues surrounding hearing impairment and impact on quality of life for the whole family Ability to prescribe and fit hearing aids Demonstrates ability to conduct appropriate hearing tests on a wide range of patients Demonstrates a knowledge of test protocols Experience of man management Knowledge of equipment and calibration issues Demonstrates excellent communication/interpersonal skills Good non-verbal communication skills Good time management Demonstrate ability to work effectively without direct supervision Demonstrates good organisational/prioritising skills Good computer skills

Desirable criteria

Sign language skills Extended range of therapy skills Advanced rehab skills #

Qualifications

Essential criteria

BSC audiology or equivalent

Desirable criteria

Membership of professional bodies Msc Aud registered HAC dispenser #

Experience

Essential criteria

Qualified practitioner with NHS clinical experience, with clinical responsibility Exposure to advanced diagnostic testing Track record of hearing aid management for varied population and from Direct access referrals Responsibility for running own clinics

Your recruitment team

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E:

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Your application

Please ensure your supporting statement clearly reflects the

job description

and

person specification

, as shortlisting will be based on these criteria.



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References

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, including

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Closing date

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Shortlisting

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Application feedback

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four weeks of the closing date

, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Safeguarding and DBS Checks

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. For roles with direct access to these groups, an

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

will be required. All staff are expected to understand and uphold their safeguarding responsibilities as part of their role.

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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

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