James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Audiologist

The closing date is 14 January 2026

Job summary

Do you like ice-cream and seaside rock, 180 degree skies and beautiful golden beaches then it may be time to consider a move to join our welcoming Audiology Team on the "Sunrise Coast". We are a friendly department currently enjoying low wait times for all aspects of our service; we receive excellent feedback from our both our patients and staff Friends and Family Tests.

You will join us at an exciting time as we extend our Audiology service into the newly built, on-site, Community Diagnostic Centre where we will provide adult, paediatric and tinnitus assessment pathways. We are also involved with the planning of our new hospital due to open in 2031/32.

Main duties of the job

We are searching for a forward-looking and enthusiastic person to join us. You will be expected to work effectively and efficiently as part of a team and as such have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will hold a Foundation degree in Hearing Aid Audiology or a nationally recognised qualification in Audiology.

The successful candidate will undertake a range of services including hearing screening, wax removal, supporting Paediatric clinics, working with hearing impaired adults providing hearing aid maintenance, provision and rehabilitation, diagnostic support to the ENT department and support of clinical administration processes.

The post is full time, but there is the opportunity to work flexible hours within a 4/5 day week or 9 day fortnight.

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

The locality is an area of outstanding natural beauty with both the Norfolk Broads and the picturesque coastline being within easy reach. It also offers great leisure facilities and the vibrant, historic city of Norwich is only a short drive away. London is just over 90 minutes away by train from Norwich

Date posted

31 December 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Job share

Reference number

177-ELEC-7663376

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details of the post including the main responsibilities of the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details of the post including the main responsibilities of the role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Foundation degree in Audiology or equivalent

Desirable

Registered with the HCPC

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Experience of working in an Audiology department
Competent in routine adult audiology
Has worked with children >7
Experience of undertaking wax removal
Working knowledge of IT applications including excel word processing and powerpoint

Desirable

Experience as second tester in Paediatric Audiology clinics
Experience in using a patient management system ie Auditbase

Skills, abilities and competencies

Essential

Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work flexibly across clinical areas and adapt to the needs of the service
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with patients, families and the wider multi- disciplinary team

Desirable

Remains updated with professional practice

Person Specification

Education and Qualifications

Essential

Foundation degree in Audiology or equivalent

Desirable

Registered with the HCPC

Experience and knowledge

Essential

Experience of working in an Audiology department
Competent in routine adult audiology
Has worked with children >7
Experience of undertaking wax removal
Working knowledge of IT applications including excel word processing and powerpoint

Desirable

Experience as second tester in Paediatric Audiology clinics
Experience in using a patient management system ie Auditbase

Skills, abilities and competencies

Essential

Excellent organisational skills
Ability to work flexibly across clinical areas and adapt to the needs of the service
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate confidently and effectively with patients, families and the wider multi- disciplinary team

Desirable

Remains updated with professional practice

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)