Job summary
The Vacancy
We are always looking for great talent to join our team and help achieve our ambitious growth goals. At CHEC, we care about our people and the future of hearing health, and we are committed to innovation and high-quality care.
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Audiologist to join our team on a sessional basis. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on patient care and support the growth of our community audiology services.
Main duties of the job
About CHEC
CHEC is an established group of hospitals and community clinics operating across the UK. Our bespoke, state-of-the-art surgical centres deliver high-quality, end-to-end patient care through strong NHS partnerships.
We uphold five core values throughout the employee and patient journey to ensure a positive experience for everyone: Caring, Passionate, Togetherness, Listening, and Focus. All colleagues at CHEC are expected to demonstrate these values in their daily work.
About us
About CHEC
Since 2012, CHEC has been working with the NHS to increase patient choice and provide better access to exceptional, timely, locally-based ophthalmology and gastroenterology care free at the point of care.
CHEC has a nationwide portfolio of community hospitals and clinics operating in a unique hub-and-spoke model. We are proud to have a role alongside colleagues in the NHS, offering patients the choice of access to essential procedures and help achieve the best possible clinical outcomes. We continue to expand our community-based offering of vital healthcare to patients across England, including ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) and Dermatology services.
CHEC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment, this includes being aware of and adhering to all CHEC Safeguarding policies. Recruitment checks are undertaken in accordance with the NHS Employment Check Standards and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Role
CHEC is looking to recruit an Audiologist to deliver face-to-face, community-based clinical sessions, providing adult hearing services. The successful candidate will:
Undertake hearing assessment of adults of all ages, including history taking and discussion with patients and/or carers.
Perform routine audiometric testing, including air and bone conduction audiometry, tympanometry, and acoustic reflex testing.
Conduct hearing aid assessment, fitting, validation, and ongoing support for adults and families, using both analogue and DSP instruments.
Take aural impressions according to British Society of Audiology recommended procedures.
Validate hearing aids using Real Ear Measurement (REM), RECD, and free field testing, acting appropriately on results.
Liaise with external agencies, including cochlear implant teams, as required.
Modify NHS hearing aids and ear moulds as needed.
Maintain patient records, equipment, and stock levels.
Participate in training and update meetings.
Promote a patient-focused approach in all aspects of care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Role
CHEC is looking to recruit an Audiologist to deliver face-to-face, community-based clinical sessions, providing adult hearing services. The successful candidate will:
Undertake hearing assessment of adults of all ages, including history taking and discussion with patients and/or carers.
Perform routine audiometric testing, including air and bone conduction audiometry, tympanometry, and acoustic reflex testing.
Conduct hearing aid assessment, fitting, validation, and ongoing support for adults and families, using both analogue and DSP instruments.
Take aural impressions according to British Society of Audiology recommended procedures.
Validate hearing aids using Real Ear Measurement (REM), RECD, and free field testing, acting appropriately on results.
Liaise with external agencies, including cochlear implant teams, as required.
Modify NHS hearing aids and ear moulds as needed.
Maintain patient records, equipment, and stock levels.
Participate in training and update meetings.
Promote a patient-focused approach in all aspects of care.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- We welcome applications from candidates who have:
- BSc in Audiology, BAAT (Parts I & II) with BTEC Medical Physics & Physiological Measurement, Dip HE in Audiology, or equivalent qualification. Eligible for registration with RCCP.
- One year of undergraduate placement in an Audiology Department OR one year of NHS audiology experience.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Competency using computerized patient management systems.
- Strong communication skills, able to explain complex clinical information to patients, families, and carers.
- Good organisational, time management, and written communication skills.
- Theoretical knowledge of digital hearing aid fitting and ability to formulate clinical management plans based on case history and test results.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- We welcome applications from candidates who have:
- BSc in Audiology, BAAT (Parts I & II) with BTEC Medical Physics & Physiological Measurement, Dip HE in Audiology, or equivalent qualification. Eligible for registration with RCCP.
- One year of undergraduate placement in an Audiology Department OR one year of NHS audiology experience.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Competency using computerized patient management systems.
- Strong communication skills, able to explain complex clinical information to patients, families, and carers.
- Good organisational, time management, and written communication skills.
- Theoretical knowledge of digital hearing aid fitting and ability to formulate clinical management plans based on case history and test results.
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).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
