Trainee Associate Audiologist
The closing date is 22 September 2025
Job summary
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our team as a Trainee Associate Audiologist. Starting at Band 3, this role provides a clear development pathway to Band 4. On completion of the foundation degree and all competencies are achieved.
This will help you to build practical and academic skills whilst working in a supportive team. The Trainee Associate Audiologist role has been designed to allow the success candidate to earn a foundation degree in hearing science whilst working with a clinical, hearing healthcare team.
With an aim to enrol on a FdSc Hearing Aid Audiology course in September 2026, and earning whilst you learn for the duration of the course (2 years), this is a great place to start a career in Audiology.
If this interest you apply now!
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. You 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
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust
Details
Date posted
08 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £30,162 a year per annum( pro rata for part time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
390-SUR-SO-5162-A
Job locations
Southend Hospital
Southend Hospital
Westcliff on Sea
SS00RY
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Southend Hospital
Southend Hospital
Westcliff on Sea
SS00RY
Employer's website
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