Job summary
Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Clinic provides rehabilitative treatments for people experiencing tinnitus, hyperacusis and misophonia. Referrals for therapy are accepted from GPs, ENTs, audio-vestibular physicians, mental health professionals, paediatricians, and other relevant sources.

The post-holder will provide (1) various forms of evidence-based therapeutic interventions for patients experiencing tinnitus, hyperacusis and misophonia, and (2) routine and specialist audiological rehabilitative services to adults with hearing impairment within the adult audiology team.

The post-holder will work closely with the Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Team Lead in the development of the service. They will liaise with other specialities and professionals, working within a multi-disciplinary team.

The post-holder will be required to work across sites to cover clinics at Royal Surrey County Hospital, including its outreach sites and domiciliary visits. Access to a car is highly recommended. The post holder will also have the opportunity to regularly work from home offering video appointments.

Please note this role includes participation in a 7-day a week working rota to support the service. Core hours of service are 9am to 5pm. Flexible working patterns can be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job
This will cover the maintenance of demonstrably high professional standards in respect of:

• The scientific, technical, therapeutic, rehabilitation and clinical activity of the service
• Patient care
• The effective and efficient use of resources and the management of workload
• The provision of professional advice consistent with the responsibilities and expertise of the department
• Service development
• Teaching and training of junior staff
• Assisting the Audiology service with annual seminars

Key responsibilities

• Be responsible for the day to day running and routine organisation and operation of Audiology clinics, primarily in the Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Audiology service for both adults and children. This includes dedicated outreach clinics and domiciliary clinics.
• Work at an advanced clinical audiology level and undertake specialist tinnitus and hyperacusis audiological and psychometric assessments.
• Perform, interpret and report on a comprehensive range of tests related to hearing disorders, including advanced techniques.
• Provide a comprehensive range of expert diagnostic and rehabilitative audiology services for patients, including determining care plans for individual patients and involving carers and families as appropriate.
• Undertake a comprehensive range of technical activities relating to the fitting and fine tuning of hearing aids with adults.
• Assist the Adult team leads in management duties.

About us
Royal Surrey is a compassionate and collaborative acute and community Trust. Recognising that our 5,000 colleagues are our greatest strength, we offer a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme alongside a strong commitment to developing your career. Our diverse and welcoming Royal Surrey family ensures you feel valued from your initial interview and throughout your time with us.

We are clinically led and provide joined-up care by bridging hospital and community services, alongside delivering regional specialist cancer care. Our main acute hospital site is in Guildford, with community sites at Milford, Haslemere and Cranleigh, and services delivered in patients' homes across Guildford and Waverley.

We work in partnership with Ashford and St Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust through a collaborative Group Model, supporting joined-up services, workforce flexibility and development opportunities.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has rated us as Outstanding. We are proud of our achievements and continue to invest in our people and infrastructure.

To learn more about life at Royal Surrey, please watch our short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R96pMboIYdo

Adverts may close early, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Details
Date posted: 28 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £41,957 to £50,387 a year (per annum) includes high cost area supplements (HCAS)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 384-AR-EMF21079-B6-A
Closing date: 15 November 2026

Qualifications
Essential

• A BSc or PTP in Audiology or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area.
• A certificate of Audiological Competence or equivalent HTS Modules
• Member of British Academy of Audiologists
• Be a member of an appropriate professional body (AHCS - Healthcare Scientist or HCPC - Clinical Scientist)

Desirable

• Evidence of completion of specialist courses regarding Tinnitus and Hyperacusis Therapy

Knowledge and experience
Essential

• Have advanced current theoretical and practical knowledge of clinical Audiology and hearing aid technology
• Have experience of working as an independent practitioner for a range of Audiological diagnostic assessments and rehabilitative techniques and outcomes including paediatrics and adults, including Diagnostic Audiometry, Tympanometry, Speech Audiometry, Real Ear Measurement, Impression Taking, Earmould modifications, Fitting and Rehabilitation, and Paediatric Testing for more than 3 years
• CPD - Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development
• Have experience in specialised testing, e.g. patient groups (complex, special needs, severe to profound loss, near-normal hearing and cochlear implant candidates), adult otology tests (speech testing, speech-in-noise testing, ABR, OAE, ASSR, TEN test), and vestibular assessment and rehabilitation
• Have experience in working with patients with tinnitus/hyperacusis and designing personalised treatment plans

Desirable

• Possess a thorough and current knowledge of NHS policy, the present general management agenda for change, and the generic and specific operational working of the organisation
• Must have an understanding of the background to and aims of current healthcare policy, national guidance and CQC, and appreciate the implications of this on engagement

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: Royal Surrey NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Egerton Road, Guildford, GU2 7XX, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.royalsurrey.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Head of Audiology Services, Karen Lammaing, klammaing@nhs.net

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.