Job summary
Are you passionate about supporting hard of hearing and Deaf adults?

We have an exciting opportunity for a well motivated Audiologist with an interest in adult audiology or and Audiologist who would like to build on their experience of working at a specialist level, to join us in the Audiology Team at Basildon and Thurrock Hospital and the newly created Thurrock Community Diagnostic Centre on a fixed-term contract covering maternity leave.

You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality audiological services and helping individuals regain confidence in their hearing and improving their quality of life.

If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, please apply today

Main duties of the job
If successful you will be expected to:

• Undertake diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology within the adult audiology service.
• Support as required with assessment on adults with hearing loss and tinnitus.
• Be confident in fitting, maintaining, and verifying NHS hearing aids.

About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Details
Date posted: 19 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Compressed hours
Reference number: 390-HC-DoM-BA-9774
Closing date: 26 October 2026

Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• BSc Audiology or equivalent
• State registration with AHCS or HCPC (as clinical scientist)

Desirable

• Member of a professional body eg BSA or BAA

Knowledge and experience
Essential

• Demonstrable post qualification experience
• Experience in a specialist area of Audiology
• Experience of working in the NHS

Communication
Essential

• Excellent level of written English

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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: Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Nethermayne, Basildon, SS16 5NL, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Audiology Service Manager (Basildon), Karen Abbott, karen.abbott4@nhs.net, 01268394734

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