Senior Audiologist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Hillingdon, UB8 3NN
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	28 Oct 2026

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Summary

Take a medical case history to exclude pathologies that require a medical opinion, and informs which audiometric tests are appropriate. Safely and accurately undertake appropriate test regimes for school age children and adults with hearing disorders including direct referrals from GPs. Analyse and interpret test results. Provide appropriate reports for clinicians and GPs. Provide recommendations as appropriate with respect to further patient management. Provide re/habilitation of adults with hearing disorders including care planning and specialist advice including complex cases. Use medical, physical, social and audiological assessment information to assess the appropriate ear mould. Taking impressions of ears and adjusting or altering ear moulds when required. Select appropriate hearing aids and prescription formulae based on the needs, assessment and diagnostic test results. Accurately fit hearing aids using real-ear measurements. Instruct adult patients and significant others on use of hearing aid, providing relevant information. Counsel patients and significant others regarding the nature and extent of any hearing deficit in order to ensure maximum benefit from the device and other services available e.g. Hearing Therapy, Social Services, environmental aids, accessories. Carry out first line management of repair of hearing aids. Be responsible for ensuring the correct operation and use of all audiological equipment and facilities within his/her jurisdiction e.g. daily calibration and safety checks, decontamination. Utilise an integrated testing/patient management system, including the input of clinical data accurately e.g. Auditbase patient journal. Carry out ward visits and hearing aid repairs for inpatients as required. Order stock and supplies as required. Share responsibility for the despatch of ear moulds to manufacturer. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.

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