About this role
Job summary
The post holder will have previous NHS experience and deliver high-quality audiology services across the county, working in both main centres and outreach clinics. The role includes routine adult diagnostic assessment, hearing aid fitting and verification, rehabilitation, and ongoing device management. The post holder will also provide diagnostic support to ENT clinics and contribute to paediatric assessment pathways under supervision. The role requires autonomous practice within defined protocols and a commitment to patient-centred care.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Duties
Undertake routine adult audiological assessments including pure-tone audiometry, tympanometry, and acoustic reflexes.
Fit, programme, and verify digital hearing aids using Real Ear Measurements (REM) in line with BSA/BAA guidance.
Provide rehabilitation, counselling, and communication strategies to support hearing-impaired adults.
Manage follow-up appointments, repairs, troubleshooting, and ongoing device optimisation.
Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with Trust and national standards.
Provide audiometric assessments to support ENT clinics, contributing to differential diagnosis.
Communicate results clearly to ENT clinicians and escalate urgent findings appropriately.
Ensure timely and accurate reporting of diagnostic outcomes.
Paediatric Audiology
Assist in the assessment of pre-school and school-aged children under supervision.
Conduct age-appropriate tests such as VRA, play audiometry, and tympanometry, under supervision.
Support early identification and management pathways for childhood hearing loss.
Service Delivery & Professional Practice
Work across multiple sites, including outreach clinics, ensuring service quality.
Manage own clinical caseload, prioritising effectively and working independently within protocols.
Participate in clinical audit, service improvement, and quality assurance activities.
Maintain professional development in line with HCPC/AHCS requirements.
Adhere to BSA, BAA, and Trust clinical guidelines.
About us
Hearing Services in Gloucester is a vibrant, passionate and energetic place to work. The team are supportive of each other and service users and are keen to drive the service forward. There is regular opportunity for social activities outside of the department
Gloucestershire is one of the most desirable places to live and work in the UK, combining the charm of historic cathedral cities with the natural beauty of the Cotswolds. The county offers vibrant arts, festivals, and food scenes, excellent schools, and easy access to Bristol, Birmingham, and London. For clinicians seeking a role that balances meaningful patient impact with an outstanding lifestyle, Gloucestershire provides a uniquely rewarding environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties Adult Services
- Undertake routine adult audiological assessments including puretone audiometry, tympanometry, and acoustic reflexes.
- Fit, programme, and verify digital hearing aids using Real Ear Measurements (REM) in line with BSA/BAA guidance.
- Provide rehabilitation, counselling, and communication strategies to support hearingimpaired adults.
- Manage followup appointments, repairs, troubleshooting, and ongoing device optimisation.
- Maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with Trust and national standards.
Diagnostic Support for ENT
- Provide audiometric assessments to support ENT clinics, contributing to differential diagnosis.
- Communicate results clearly to ENT clinicians and escalate urgent findings appropriately.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting of diagnostic outcomes.
Paediatric Audiology Support
- Assist in the assessment of preschool and schoolaged children under supervision.
- Conduct ageappropriate tests such as VRA, play audiometry, and tympanometry, under supervision.
- Support early identification and management pathways for childhood hearing loss.
Service Delivery & Professional Practice
- Work across multiple sites, including outreach clinics, ensuring consistent service quality.
- Manage own clinical caseload, prioritising effectively and working independently within protocols.
- Participate in clinical audit, service improvement, and quality assurance activities.
- Maintain professional development in line with HCPC/AHCS requirements.
- Adhere to BSA, BAA, and Trust clinical guidelines.
Person Specification
Clincial knowledge, Qualifications and training Essential
Active registration with the AHCS BSc (Hons) Degree in Audiology or equivalent Excellent communication skills with both Adults and Children Excellent report writing skills Excellent presentational, communication and interpersonal skills Acts as a role model and are able to lead by example to ensure the Trust's values and behaviours are reinforced throughout their area of practice Able to supervise non-registered and less experienced staff to ensure effective service and care delivery Previous placement or employment within an NHS Audiology setting Demonstrates detailed clinical knowledge of the Adult Direct access system Knowledge of developed diagnostic testing Good general health to meet the demands of the post To have access to transport to be able to travel to multiple locations within a working day which is likely to be covering a rural area Reliable, Adaptable and Dependable Evidence of ongoing professional development through maintenance of professional portfolio and registration revalidation Able to work well within a team
Desirable
Active registration with the HCPC Tinnitus Counselling Course Certificate Good working knowledge of IT systems including AuditBase or equivalent Exemplary professional approach and able to act as a Trust representative Demonstrates ability to use clinical reasoning skills and techniques to assess, diagnose, plan and offer a range of treatment options; deliver, evaluate and amend the treatment plan in line with post applied for. British Sign Language Course - Level I Enthusiastic Creative and Flexible
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 Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hearing Services Department, Gloucestershire Royal Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucestershire
GL1 3NN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gloshospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)