Specialist audiologist

Kingston & Richmond NHS Foundation Trust

Specialist Audiologist

The closing date is 24 June 2026

We offer two (2) full‑time posts (37.5 hrs) and one (1) part‑time post (22.5 hrs). The audiology service is based at Kingston Hospital site in the Royal Borough of Kingston on the River Thames. Services are available at clinics in Redhill, Kingston, Roehampton, Woking, Aldershot and Surbiton.

Main duties of the job

Provide a range of routine, person‑centred, patient‑facing clinical and administrative duties to ensure high‑quality patient care and efficient functioning of the IQIPS accredited service. Work as an autonomous senior practitioner within a multidisciplinary team, delivering diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures to adults and children in a range of settings. Participate in internal and external quality assurance processes and support the professional development of team members.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MSc in Audiology or equivalent knowledge base acquired through in‑depth service experience.
• Registration with the Health and Care Professions Council or the Association for Hearing Aid Sciences.
• Completion of the ERA and balance course.
• Active membership of other relevant professional organisations.
• Completion of the BAA Higher Training Scheme modules.

Experience

• Practical experience undertaking paediatric assessments and hearing aid fitting for adults and children.
• Experience working with adults and children in NHS acute or community settings.
• Experience of multi‑agency working and maintaining positive relationships.
• Experience assessing and managing specific patient groups using specialist knowledge and understanding.
• Evidence of effective clinical supervision and teaching skills.
• Familiarity with quality assurance monitoring, service planning, development and policy implementation.

Knowledge

• Ability to organise and coordinate care within community and acute care settings.
• IT and presentation skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Equal Opportunity

Kingston & Richmond NHS Foundation Trust celebrates, respects and values diversity. We are committed to ensuring no discrimination on grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, religion or belief, age, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity/paternity or marital/civil partnership. Applications are welcomed from applicants with a disability and we can make reasonable adjustments.

Salary: £45,953 to £54,254 per year pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Outer).