Adult Audiologist - Audiology

Job summary
Audiology Service at London North West University Healthcare NHS trust is looking for a qualified audiologist to work within their busy department in Northwick Park and Central Middlesex Hospitals.

The successful individual will be responsible for delivering comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative services for adults. The workload will involve working across mainly at Northwick Park Hospital and some cross site working across Central Middlesex Hospital and Ealing Hospital. The applicant must be flexible enough to travel across all sites.

The post holder will be well-motivated and innovative, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to manage both time and workload. The applicant will also be involved in training of BSC students and some research.

Applicants should possess a BSc Audiology Honours degree or equivalent qualification.

Applicants should be registered or eligible with RCCP/HCPC registration.

This post is suitable for newly qualified graduate audiologists.

Main duties of the job

• Undertake full Audiological assessments of patients and to assist in complex and non-routine cases such as those with multiple disabilities and severe communication difficulties. This include history taking and carrying out hearing and auditory function tests to include pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing and speech audiometry.
• Carry out examination of the ear by Otoscopy in patients including complex cases, to identify the anatomy of an individual's ear, any abnormalities or pathology.
• Analyse results to determine the next stage of diagnostics required, and to problem solve inconsistent or erroneous findings.
• Take medical histories of patients directly referred from primary care to exclude pathologies requiring a medical opinion.
• Develop and implement Individual Plans for patients, including complex and routine cases.
• Holistically obtain history including the assessment of disability, handicap and expectations.
• Take accurate ear impressions using suitable material for patients to include postoperative patients and those with additional needs.
• Modify ear moulds using the range of laboratory equipment available.

Job responsibilities

• Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needs assessment and diagnostic test results.
• Accurately fit digital hearing aids to patients including those with additional needs.
• Evaluate hearing aid fitting using real ear/probe microphone measurements, alongside aided outcome measure tools i.e. questionnaire, speech testing etc.
• Follow-up to enable fine tuning of digital hearing aids and onward referral to other specialist services.

To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.

Person Specification
Essential qualifications and education

• BSc or PTP in Audiology or BAAT parts I & II or equivalent
• Registration with Health Professions Council / RCCP (or working towards registration)

Essential experience and knowledge

• Competent in managing Adult diagnostic and rehabilitative caseload
• Aware of all current UK Audiology guidance including NICE
• Knowledge of health service practices and understanding of clinical governance

Desirable experience and knowledge

• Post qualification experience working in an adult audiology department
• Interest and aptitude for research and development of the clinical service

Essential skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with hearing impaired patients of all ages
• Able to work under pressure
• Competent at carrying out a full range of audiological testing
• Takes responsibility for own actions and promotes good team working

Desirable skills

• Ability to communicate using sign language

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Details
Closing date: 09 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £36,943 to £44,900 a year pa Inclusive of High Cost Area Supplement
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 337-NP-1060LC
Job location: Northwick Park Hospital, Watford Road, Harrow, HA1 3UJ

Employer contact
For questions about the job, contact Clinical Lead Chandni Patel at chandni.patel1@nhs.net or 02089675410.

Employer details
Employer name: London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Employer's website: https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk

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