Clinical Audiologist

The opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic individual to

join our friendly, small, hard working team.

We currently have six permanent Audiologists, both part time and full

time and one assistant Audiological practitioner who are supported by two fully

time and one part time admin assistants and an admin support manager.

We provide routine and complex care to adults and fit the

latest NHS hearing aid technology.

We

are an adaptable team, with the opportunity to work from home a couple of times

a month, as well as supporting flexible working where ever possible.

Main duties of the job

The department has a wide range of responsibilities, serving two ICBs AQP and NON AQP activity as well as the Acute Trust, with the bulk of

the patients seen for community audiology care.

The team provide audiology support for the local ENT team, as well as

including a full hearing aid service for adults. The team also provide a tinnitus support

service and a full domiciliary service.

We are based at Crawley Hospital, with satellite clinics at

East Surrey Hospital, Horsham Hospital, Consort house (Redhill) and Caterham Dene

Hospital.

The post is to work across all sites, in both hearing aid

clinics and ENT support clinics.

The audiology service works hard within the community to

sign post for health difficulties, as well as health prevention for our

community. The team work closely with

local dementia support services and provide outreach screening clinics for the

more vulnerable communities.

About us

First Community is a staff-owned social enterprise, rated

Good by the CQC, providing NHS community services across east Surrey and parts

of West Sussex. We are looking for people who share our values: First-rate

care, First-rate people, First-rate value.

Recognised as one of the country's leading community

healthcare employers in the 2025 NHS Staff Survey, First Community offers a

supportive workplace where everyone has a voice and opportunities to develop

their full potential.

We offer: NHS terms and conditions, excellent training and

development, flexible working, NHS pension, flexible retirement options, and a

range of employee benefits.

If you need flexibility, please talk to us when you apply or

at interview. We will consider all requests carefully and accommodate them

where possible, depending on the role.

including Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, and

candidates with disabilities. We are committed to fair recruitment, including

the consideration of reasonable adjustments.

Sustainability is central to our work as we support the NHS

Net Zero ambition.

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Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year

+5% HCAS per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,

Flexible working

Reference number

B9078-FC1130

Job locations

Sussex Community Nhs Foundation Trust

Crawley Hospital

West Green Drive

CRAWLEY

West Sussex

RH11 7DH

United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

This post

involves the provision of diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology services,

working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to encompass an Audiology service

for all ages.

As a member of the team

the post holder will contribute to the smooth & efficient running of the

Audiology Department.

The post holder

will be responsible for a caseload of adult patients.

The post holder will assist with

the training of trainee Audiology staff.

When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description & Person Specification - these can be found under supporting documents.

Job responsibilities

This post

involves the provision of diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology services,

working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to encompass an Audiology service

for all ages.

As a member of the team

the post holder will contribute to the smooth & efficient running of the

Audiology Department.

The post holder

will be responsible for a caseload of adult patients.

The post holder will assist with

the training of trainee Audiology staff.

When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description & Person Specification - these can be found under supporting documents.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an Audiology service
• Experience in a wide range of clinical Audiology areas

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting and liaison between acute and community services
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting and liaison between acute and community services

Other

Essential

• Understands principles of equality and Diversity

Desirable

• Access to a car
• Works well under pressure

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS and non NHS hearing aids
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities

Desirable

• Awareness of current issues in Audiology
• Knowledge of AQP and non AQP contract requirements.

Skills

Essential

• Self motivated and able to motivate staff and patients
• Comprehensive IT skills
• Confident and caring approach
• Knowledge of NHS and non NHS hearing aids
• Experience in Audiological diagnostic testing
• Sound knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for the hearing impaired using the latest digital technology
• Verification of fittings using REM
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy

Desirable

• Demonstrable clinical experience in one or more of: balance, tinnitus or wax removal
• Good organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Auditbase

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Audiology or equivalent
• RCCP/AHCS registration
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities

Desirable

• BAA membership

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an Audiology service
• Experience in a wide range of clinical Audiology areas

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting and liaison between acute and community services
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting and liaison between acute and community services

Other

Essential

• Understands principles of equality and Diversity

Desirable

• Access to a car
• Works well under pressure

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS and non NHS hearing aids
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities

Desirable

• Awareness of current issues in Audiology
• Knowledge of AQP and non AQP contract requirements.

Skills

Essential

• Self motivated and able to motivate staff and patients
• Comprehensive IT skills
• Confident and caring approach
• Knowledge of NHS and non NHS hearing aids
• Experience in Audiological diagnostic testing
• Sound knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for the hearing impaired using the latest digital technology
• Verification of fittings using REM
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy

Desirable

• Demonstrable clinical experience in one or more of: balance, tinnitus or wax removal
• Good organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Auditbase

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Audiology or equivalent
• RCCP/AHCS registration
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities

Desirable

• BAA membership

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 .

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 .

Employer details

Employer name

First Community Health and Care

Address

Sussex Community Nhs Foundation Trust

Crawley Hospital

West Green Drive

CRAWLEY

West Sussex

RH11 7DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

First Community Health and Care

Address

Sussex Community Nhs Foundation Trust

Crawley Hospital

West Green Drive

CRAWLEY

West Sussex

RH11 7DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.firstcommunityhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job responsibilities

This post

involves the provision of diagnostic and rehabilitative Audiology services,

working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to encompass an Audiology service

for all ages.

As a member of the team

the post holder will contribute to the smooth & efficient running of the

Audiology Department.

The post holder

will be responsible for a caseload of adult patients.

The post holder will assist with

the training of trainee Audiology staff.

When completing your application please refer to both the Application Guide and full Job Description & Person Specification - these can be found under supporting documents.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within an Audiology service
• Experience in a wide range of clinical Audiology areas

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting and liaison between acute and community services
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary setting and liaison between acute and community services

Other

Essential

• Understands principles of equality and Diversity

Desirable

• Access to a car
• Works well under pressure

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of NHS and non NHS hearing aids
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities

Desirable

• Awareness of current issues in Audiology
• Knowledge of AQP and non AQP contract requirements.

Skills

Essential

• Self motivated and able to motivate staff and patients
• Comprehensive IT skills
• Confident and caring approach
• Knowledge of NHS and non NHS hearing aids
• Experience in Audiological diagnostic testing
• Sound knowledge of rehabilitation techniques for the hearing impaired using the latest digital technology
• Verification of fittings using REM
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to exercise tact and diplomacy

Desirable

• Demonstrable clinical experience in one or more of: balance, tinnitus or wax removal
• Good organisational skills
• Good working knowledge of Auditbase

Qualifications

Essential

• BSc Audiology or equivalent
• RCCP/AHCS registration
• Evidence of Continual Professional Development through approved courses and other relevant activities

Desirable

• BAA membership