Audiologist, Band 5
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The post holder will have previous NHS experience and deliver high-quality audiology services across the county, working in both main centres and outreach clinics. The role includes routine adult diagnostic assessment, hearing aid fitting and verification, rehabilitation, and ongoing device management. The post holder will also provide diagnostic support to ENT clinics and contribute to paediatric assessment pathways under supervision. The role requires autonomous practice within defined protocols and a commitment to patient-centred care.
Job description
Clinical Duties Adult Services
- Undertake routine adult audiological assessments including puretone audiometry, tympanometry, and acoustic reflexes.
- Fit, programme, and verify digital hearing aids using Real Ear Measurements (REM) in line with BSA/BAA guidance.
- Provide rehabilitation, counselling, and communication strategies to support hearingimpaired adults.
- Manage followup appointments, repairs, troubleshooting, and ongoing device optimisation.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with Trust and national standards.
Diagnostic Support for ENT
- Provide audiometric assessments to support ENT clinics, contributing to differential diagnosis.
- Communicate results clearly to ENT clinicians and escalate urgent findings appropriately.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of diagnostic outcomes.
Paediatric Audiology Support
- Assist in the assessment of preschool and schoolaged children under supervision.
- Conduct ageappropriate tests such as VRA, play audiometry, and tympanometry, under supervision.
- Support early identification and management pathways for childhood hearing loss.
Service Delivery & Professional Practice
- Work across multiple sites, including outreach clinics, ensuring consistent service quality.
- Manage own clinical caseload, prioritising effectively and working independently within protocols.
- Participate in clinical audit, service improvement, and quality assurance activities.
- Maintain professional development in line with HCPC/AHCS requirements.
- Adhere to BSA, BAA, and Trust clinical guidelines.
Person specification
Clincial knowledge, Qualifications and training
Essential
- Active registration with the AHCS
- BSc (Hons) Degree in Audiology or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills with both Adults and Children
- Excellent report writing skills
- Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills
- Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice
- Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective service and care delivery
- Previous placement or employment within an NHS Audiology setting
- Demonstrates detailed clinical knowledge of the Adult Direct access system
- Knowledge of developed diagnostic testing
- Good general health to meet the demands of the post
- To have access to transport to be able to travel to multiple locations within a working day which is likely to be covering a rural area
Desirable
- Active registration with the HCPC
- Tinnitus Counselling Course Certificate
- Good working knowledge of IT systems including AuditBase or equivalent
- Exemplary professional approach and able to act as a Trust representative
- Demonstrates ability to use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; deliver, evaluate and amend the treatment plan in line with post applied for.
- British Sign Language Course - Level I
- Enthusiastic
- Creative and Flexible
About the employer
Hearing Services in Gloucester is a vibrant, passionate and energetic place to work. The team are supportive of each other and service users and are keen to drive the service forward. There is regular opportunity for social activities outside of the department
Gloucestershire is one of the most desirable places to live and work in the UK, combining the charm of historic cathedral cities with the natural beauty of the Cotswolds. The county offers vibrant arts, festivals, and food scenes, excellent schools, and easy access to Bristol, Birmingham, and London. For clinicians seeking a role that balances meaningful patient impact with an outstanding lifestyle, Gloucestershire provides a uniquely rewarding environment.