Specialist Audiologist in Chelmsford

We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Audiologist in Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust to join the Audiology Department at Princess Alexandra Hospital. You will be responsible for providing specialist audiology services to adults and children with hearing difficulties, undertaking comprehensive diagnostic assessments where highly accurate results are essential for effective patient care. Working across a variety of clinical settings, you will manage complex caseloads, support patients, families, and carers throughout their care journey, and deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to individual needs. You will work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, liaising with services including Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Speech and Language Therapy, Central Appointments, and other Audiology departments to ensure coordinated patient care. In addition, you will be responsible for supervising, teaching, and supporting clinical staff, providing day-to-day leadership, maintaining high clinical standards, and contributing to the ongoing development and delivery of high-quality audiology services.

Main duties of the job:

• Conduct otoscopic examinations to evaluate the condition of the ear canal and tympanic membrane, identifying abnormalities or contraindications and ensuring appropriate onward referral where required.
• Manage a variety of technical assessment procedures, including Pure Tone Audiometry, Acoustic Admittance and Reflex Measurements, Speech Audiometry, and Oto-Acoustic Emissions testing, ensuring accurate data collection and interpretation to support clinical outcomes.
• Take precise aural impressions for the manufacture of ear moulds and custom hearing protection, maintaining high standards of accuracy, patient safety, and professional practice while supporting the effective delivery of specialist audiology services.

Job responsibilities:

• Interpret clinical findings and outcome information to support informed decision-making, ensuring that recommendations and next steps are appropriate to individual circumstances and aligned with service protocols.
• Identify cases requiring escalation and facilitate timely onward referral pathways, maintaining effective communication with relevant healthcare professionals to support continuity of care and patient safety.
• Organise and coordinate community-based service delivery across multiple locations, managing schedules, resources, and documentation to ensure efficient and effective provision of care.
• Maintain and update departmental procedures, protocols, and working practices, contributing to service consistency, regulatory compliance, and the continuous improvement of clinical standards.
• Provide audiology services across a range of hospital and community settings, adapting to different environments and ensuring a high-quality experience for patients regardless of location.
• Participate in the development of specialist areas of practice through additional training and professional development, supporting the expansion of clinical expertise and enhancing the scope of services available within the department.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: Recognised Audiology qualification or equivalent experience. HCPC or RCCP registration. Experience in diagnostic audiology and hearing aid services. Strong communication skills and ability to work independently. Full driving licence; paediatric or postgraduate experience desirable.

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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.