At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patients with hearing care, manage appointments, and assist with hearing aid maintenance.
- Company: Flame Health Audiology, a leading independent hearing care provider.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, structured training, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with community outreach and home visits across Essex.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills in audiology.
- Qualifications: Full UK driving licence, GCSEs in English and Maths, and a friendly, patient-focused approach.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Flame Health Audiology have been instructed to recruit a Hearing Care Assistant for a permanent, full-time onsite role based across Essex. Offering a salary of £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, this position will suit a patient-facing individual who is keen to build a long-term career in audiology with structured training and development.
This is a varied practice and field-based role combining customer service, administration and patient support within a busy independent hearing care setting. Working alongside experienced Audiologists, you will welcome patients, manage reception duties, register patients, book appointments and help ensure a smooth journey throughout each visit. You will also support hearing clinics by preparing equipment, assisting with hearing aid aftercare, carrying out basic hearing aid maintenance and repairs, changing tubing and batteries, and helping with demonstrations where appropriate. Full training will be provided.
The role also includes visiting patients in their own homes, supporting community outreach and leaflet campaigns, and working with modern hearing care technology while developing both clinical and customer service skills.
What We Are Looking For
- A full UK driving licence is essential.
- GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths is required.
- Previous experience within hearing care, healthcare, retail or customer service would be advantageous.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A friendly, professional and patient-focused approach.
- Comfortable working both in practice and travelling to patients’ homes.
- A willingness to learn new clinical skills and develop within audiology.
- The ability to work up to five days per week.
Who This Role Suits
This role would suit someone looking to begin or develop a career within hearing care while receiving structured training and ongoing support. It is well suited to a candidate who enjoys working closely with people, providing excellent service and making a genuine difference to patients’ quality of life.
Job Location
The role covers practices across the Essex area, with community and home visits within the surrounding region. Based in Colchester, it will suit someone comfortable with local travel and working across a wider county setting.
Hearing Care Assistant Jobs Essex in Colchester employer: Flame Healthcare Limited
Join a leading healthcare organisation in Hertford that prioritises both clinical excellence and business independence, allowing you to lead your own audiology partnership. With a strong focus on community impact, we offer a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives. Our commitment to outstanding patient experiences ensures that you will thrive in an environment that values your expertise and dedication.
