Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Paediatric Audiologist

The closing date is 28 November 2025

Job summary

The Children's Hearing service at Basildon Hospital is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the paediatric audiology team.

We are looking for a Band 5 Audiologists to join the paediatric team in a exciting role where you will support children and their families. This is a ideal opportunity to develop your paediatric skills with a supportive team across the MSE group.

If you are a new graduate, we can offer a strong supportive start to your paediatric audiology career, where you can consolidate your academic learning in a friendly, progressive and inclusive team. We are keen to hear from you to discuss your next career step.

Main duties of the job

The role will encompass all routine diagnostic and rehabilitative aspects of children's audiology.

The post is full time hours over a 4 day week (8am - 5.45/6pm) and works across both Basildon & Orsett Hospitals and the newly developed Thurrock CDC.

We are a networked team, working together across MSE to improve outcomes for children and support fellow professionals across the group.

You will be expected to provide audiological support to the adult service.

You will be fully involved in the decision making process, supporting clinical audits and improvement programmes, and continually striving to improve the department.

This is a forward thinking service, and all staff are expected to be flexible and proactive in their approach to providing a first class service for the hearing impaired population.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being 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

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

390-SUR-BA-5208

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We look forward to your application.

Please refer to attached Job Description for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • BSc Audiology or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Certificate of clinical competency (CCC) or equivalent

Desirable

  • Experience working in NHS Audiology service
  • Experience working in paediatric audiology

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written English
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • BSc Audiology or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Certificate of clinical competency (CCC) or equivalent

Desirable

  • Experience working in NHS Audiology service
  • Experience working in paediatric audiology

Communication Skills

Essential

  • Excellent written English

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information

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 (Opens in a new tab).

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 (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Employer's website

https://www.mse.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Audiology Site Manager (Basildon)

Karen Abbott

karen.abbott4@nhs.net

03007734732

Details

Date posted

14 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

390-SUR-BA-5208

Job locations

Basildon

Nethermayne

Basildon

SS16 5NL


Supporting documents

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