Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Audiologist

The closing date is 13 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking for experienced applicants, educated to degree level with an audiology qualification. This is a unique opportunity for individuals with a specialist interest in providing hearing assessments and rehabilitation for adults and children of all development ages, from newborn to school leaving age.

The successful applicants will join a multidisciplinary team of extended scope Audiologists, Clinical Scientists, Newborn Hearing Screeners, clinical nurse specialists, voice therapists and ENT specialists to provide a full range of specialist-level services to the local population of approximately 360,000.

You will be required to travel, therefore a valid driving license and access to a vehicle would be desirable.

Location of clinics: Kingston, Roehampton, Woking, Redhill, Aldershot, Surbiton

Main duties of the job

The department, which is accredited under the Improving Quality in Physiological Measurement Services (IQIPS) programme to provide the full scope of routine and complex paediatric and adult services, is delivered by a team of fourteen highly qualified and experienced Audiology practitioners. The dedicated team provides the highest standards of care and, as an accredited training centre, enjoy strong links with higher education providers and active participation in the South West London Clinical Networks.

In order to be considered for these posts you should be registered with (or eligible to be registered with) the AHCS (or equivalent) and be eligible to work in the U.K. Support will be given to ensure that the successful candidates continue their professional development

The successful applicant will also be:

  • Familiar with service provision in the UK and current developments and issues
  • Experienced working at a high level of autonomy and operate effectively within a team
  • Able to demonstrate a flexible, adaptable approach and an ability to exercise good judgement based on up-to-date knowledge and experience

The job description will be as flexible as possible so that we can try to accommodate a range of activities that would interest the successful candidate. It would be expected that successful applicant would deliver the duties detailed within the Job Description with the potential to develop the service provision further.

About us

Trust Values

We have four core values that all colleagues are expected to demonstrate in their work.

CompassionateWe treat everyone with kindness, understanding, empathy, compassion.We care for everyone's confidentiality and privacy, valuing their dignity.We listen to understand other people's viewpoints, need,experiences and ideas.We are open to and seek out feedback, remaining impartial and open-minded.

InclusiveWe are respectful, fair, unbiased and open, embracing everyone's unique contribution.We are approachable, welcoming, and encouraging.We embrace diversity and recognise people's different needs and contributions and build trusting relationship.We communicate clearly, are transparent, and provide constructive feedback.We are open about challenges and decisions and speak up about concerns.

CollaborativeWe work together across teams and with our partners, being helpful, positive, and supportive.We are attentive and responsive to others' needs - we do what we say we will.We prioritise wellbeing and speak up when we see something that isn't right or safe.We proactively share information, knowledge, and signpost additional resources.

InspiringWe strive for the best for patients, staff, and partners and are always learning and improving.We view the patient as a whole person and involve them in their care.We act with integrity, are committed, and learn from mistakes, sharing along the way.We are accountable for delivery and hold others to account too.

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-7274135-HS-GV-Y

Job locations

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Previous applicants need not apply.

Current post holders need not apply.

Job description

Job responsibilities

**Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document, which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification**

Previous applicants need not apply.

Current post holders need not apply.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bachelor degree in Audiology or equivalent knowledge base acquired through in-depth service experience.

Desirable

  • Completion of ERA and balance course

Experience

Essential

  • Practical experience undertaking paediatric assessments and hearing aid fitting to adults and children.

Desirable

  • Practical experience supporting volunteer support service

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to organise/coordinate care within community and acute care settings

Desirable

  • IT and Presentation Skills
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Bachelor degree in Audiology or equivalent knowledge base acquired through in-depth service experience.

Desirable

  • Completion of ERA and balance course

Experience

Essential

  • Practical experience undertaking paediatric assessments and hearing aid fitting to adults and children.

Desirable

  • Practical experience supporting volunteer support service

Knowledge

Essential

  • Ability to organise/coordinate care within community and acute care settings

Desirable

  • IT and Presentation Skills

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

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Employer's website

https://www.kingstonandrichmond.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Audiology Team Leader

James Doran

james.doran@nhs.net

07392126270

Details

Date posted

27 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£42,939 to £50,697 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Outer)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

396-NN-7274135-HS-GV-Y

Job locations

Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Galsworthy road

Kingston Upon Thames

KT2 7QB


Supporting documents

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