Associate Audiologist
At a glance
- Band
- Band 4
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 18/09/2026
- Closes
- 04/10/2026
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Role summary
This role is for an enthusiastic and motivated Audiology Associate to join a countywide Audiology team, primarily based at Worcestershire Royal Hospital. The successful candidate will support ENT services by undertaking routine diagnostic assessments and providing accurate audiological information. They will also perform various routine audiology activities under supervision, including hearing aid follow-ups and diagnostic testing. The postholder will maintain clinical records, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to a positive patient experience.
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to identify and overcome barriers to all communication with patients of all ages, including those with additional needs such as profound deafness, learning disabilities or where patients are reliant on sign or language interpreters
- Able to adapt communication to meet the needs of the situation, including in stressful or conflict clinical and non-clinical situations
- Ability to educate, empathize, support, negotiate and motivate including times where co-operation is not guaranteed
- Listens, Values and respects the views of others (good communication/ interpersonal skills)
- Punctual and smart appearance
- Other Job Requirements
- Access to car, daily.
- Current driving licence.
- Flexibility to work and place of work in general.
- Being prepared to work at outreach clinics.
- Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require Enhanced Disclosure Clearance.
- Cleared by Occupational Health.
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Level 5 Foundation degree in Audiology (or equivalent)
- AHCS/HCPC registered (Healthcare Science Associate- audiology) or application in progress.
Desirable criteria
- Membership of BAA, BSA or other professional body
- Competence in routine audiology tests and rehabilitation procedures
- Comprehensive rehabilitation techniques, including counselling distressed patients / carers about hearing loss and associated problems
- Experience with children or feel confident to work with children
- Experience with Audiology specific IT systems
- Voluntary work
- Experience of Microsoft office/Teams
- Evidence of ongoing personal development
- Skills and Knowledge
- Good organisational/prioritisation skills
- Ability to work with high level of autonomy in clinical and non-clinical situations including assessment, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management of patients and their families.
- Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied caseload, demonstrating good prioritisation and organisational skills
- Ability to maintain concentration in order to obtain accurate results throughout busy clinics applying information to the management of patients
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Experience with Oticon hearing aids
- Experience with audits
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Able to identify and overcome barriers to all communication with patients of all ages, including those with additional needs such as profound deafness, learning disabilities or where patients are reliant on sign or language interpreters
- Able to adapt communication to meet the needs of the situation, including in stressful or conflict clinical and non-clinical situations
- Ability to educate, empathize, support, negotiate and motivate including times where co-operation is not guaranteed
- Listens, Values and respects the views of others (good communication/ interpersonal skills)
- Punctual and smart appearance
- Other Job Requirements
- Access to car, daily.
- Current driving licence.
- Flexibility to work and place of work in general.
- Being prepared to work at outreach clinics.
- Due to the nature of our work, all posts are deemed to require Enhanced Disclosure Clearance.
- Cleared by Occupational Health.
- Eligible to work in the UK
- Level 5 Foundation degree in Audiology (or equivalent)
- AHCS/HCPC registered (Healthcare Science Associate- audiology) or application in progress.
- Membership of BAA, BSA or other professional body
- Competence in routine audiology tests and rehabilitation procedures
- Comprehensive rehabilitation techniques, including counselling distressed patients / carers about hearing loss and associated problems
- Experience with children or feel confident to work with children
- Experience with Audiology specific IT systems
- Voluntary work
- Experience of Microsoft office/Teams
- Evidence of ongoing personal development
- Skills and Knowledge
- Good organisational/prioritisation skills
- Ability to work with high level of autonomy in clinical and non-clinical situations including assessment, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and management of patients and their families.
- Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure from a busy and varied caseload, demonstrating good prioritisation and organisational skills
- Ability to maintain concentration in order to obtain accurate results throughout busy clinics applying information to the management of patients
- Able to work alone and as part of a team
- Experience with Oticon hearing aids
- Experience with audits
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 4 at £26,530 – £29,114 a year, across England.
This advert: £28,392 – £31,157 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust
Associate Audiologist
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Audiology Associate to join our friendly and forward-thinking countywide Audiology team. Based primarily at Worcestershire Royal Hospital, the successful candidate will become part of a well-established NHS service providing care across Worcestershire, including Kidderminster, Redditch, Evesham and other locations as required.
Worcestershire County Audiology provides a comprehensive range of adult and paediatric hearing and balance services and works closely with ENT,and other healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care. The service is committed to innovation, continuous improvement and ensuring patients receive timely access to assessment, treatment and support.
We are proud of our supportive team culture and place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing, learning and development. This post offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a large and diverse Audiology service, working alongside experienced clinicians in a collaborative environment.
Applicants should hold a relevant qualification in Audiology, Healthcare Science or a related healthcare field, or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and experience gained within an audiology service. We are looking for s
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