Senior Clinical Audiologist

Job summary
The opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to join our friendly, small, hard working team.

We currently have seven 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 assistance 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.

NB: Interviews will take place on 28 August 2026.

Main duties of the job
The department has a wide range of responsibilities, serving 2 ICBs routine and complex 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, Wayside Surgery (Horley), Caterham Dene Hospital and Dorking hospital.

The post is to work across all sites, in both hearing aid clinics and ENT support clinics.

The post will also involve contributing to the development of dedicated pathway for severe to profound hearing loss.

The audiology service works hard within the community to sign post for health difficulties, as well as health prevention for our community.

About us
Do you want to be part of an organisation recognised as one of the top community providers to work for in the country, delivering high quality NHS care? (2025 Staff Survey results)

First Community is a staff owned social enterprise rated Good by CQC, which delivers NHS community services across east Surrey and parts of West Sussex. We are looking for individuals who share our values First-rate care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

First Community is a great place to work, everyone has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff: NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, NHS pension, flexible retirement options and various employee benefits.

Please talk to us before applying or at interview about the flexibility you need. We may not be able to meet your needs exactly, but we do promise to fully consider your request and meet your needs where possible. Flexible working options may vary depending on the role.

At First Community we welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities. All applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target.

Details
Date posted: 06 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: B9078-FC1118
Job locations: Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7DH, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The post holder is responsible for 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 and 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.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification document for more information.

Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of AQP and non AQP contract requirements.
• Knowledge of NHS and non NHS hearing aids
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities

Desirable

• Awareness of current issues in Audiology

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working within an Audiology service
• Experience in a wide range of clinical Audiology areas

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting and liaison between acute and community services

Other Requirements
Essential

• Understands principles of Equality and Diversity
• Works well under pressure

Desirable

• Access to a car

Qualifications
Essential

• BSc Audiology or equivalent.
• RCCP / AHCS registration.
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities

Desirable

• BAA membership

Skills
Essential

• Self motivated and able to motivate staff and patients.
• Comprehensive IT skills
• Confident and caring approach.
• Innovative and willing to exchange, develop and implement ideas.
• Knowledge of NHS and non NHS hearing aids
• Comprehensive experience in Audiological diagnostic testing
• Sound knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for the hearing impaired using the latest digital technology
• Verification of fittings using REM
• Demonstrable clinical experience in one or more of: balance, tinnitus or wax removal
• Excellent written and oral communication skillS
• Good organisational skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of Auditbase

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name: First Community Health and Care
Address: Crawley Hospital, West Green Drive, Crawley, West Sussex, RH11 7DH, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Audiology Service Lead, Faye Hopkins-Thorpe, faye.hopkins@nhs.net, 01293600312

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.