Associate Audiology Practioner

• Undertake routine and, where trained and competent, more complex diagnostic hearing assessments for adults and older children in accordance with departmental protocols. Interpret results within the defined scope of practice, explain findings clearly, identify red flags and arrange appropriate escalation or onward referral.
• Provide hearing aid rehabilitation, including selection, fitting, verification, maintenance and repair of hearing devices, together with individualised advice and communication support. Work alongside Assistant Audiologists and the wider team to deliver administrative and operational support, including responding to patient and professional enquiries, triaging referrals in line with agreed pathways, processing postal repairs and maintaining stock.

Essential

• GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, including English and Mathematics; a science subject is desirable.
• Foundation degree in Audiology or an equivalent relevant qualification, or evidence of current enrolment on an approved programme with a clear completion plan.

Essential

• Registration with the appropriate professional or accredited register where required for the duties undertaken, or eligibility and active progression towards registration.

Essential

• Relevant experience in an audiology, hearing-care or comparable patient-facing clinical environment.
• Knowledge of routine audiological assessment and rehabilitation techniques appropriate to the role.
• Understanding of consent, confidentiality, safeguarding, infection prevention, information governance and escalation of clinical concerns.
• Competent in the use of digital systems and able to maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the NHS.
• Experience of hearing aid fitting, verification, maintenance or repair.
• Evidence of recent continuing professional development relevant to audiology.
• Experience of audit, service evaluation or quality improvement.