Job description
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute hospital provider in the Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS), which is a system of health and care partners working together for our local population.
Within Mid and South Essex there are 149 GP practices, operating from over 200 sites, forming 27 Primary Care Networks and one Ambulance Trust. There are also three main community and mental health service providers who work together through a community collaborative.
We collaborate with other valuable partners, including three Healthwatch organisations, nine voluntary and community sector organisations and three top tier local authorities, with seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities.
Job overview
Is your super power communication?
Do you enjoy helping people, solving little problems and learning new skills?
Want a career where no two days are the same and you genuinely make a difference?
Come and join our Audiology team as a Trainee Associate Audiologist, a role where you'll help people hear life a little better every single day.
From helping someone hear their grandchildren more clearly, to fixing a hearing aid that's been dropped in a cup of tea (yes, it happens), this is a rewarding and varied role within a friendly NHS team.
No previous Audiology experience? No problem. We'll provide all the training and support you need. We are looking for the right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
This post starts as a Band 3 to progress to Band 4 post qualified
Main duties of the job
The Trainee Associate Audiologists works as a member of the Audiology team under the direct and indirect supervision of an Audiologist. The post will involve direct patient care, dealing with routine enquiries and performing routine non-complex tasks daily which will include hearing aid repair and maintenance.
There will be a mix of both clinical and administrative duties which have clearly defined protocols and procedures.
As competencies progress they will provide routine adult hearing aid maintenance under indirect supervision, undertake some basic diagnostic assessments and interpret basic clinical results/data. Some administrative support duties may also be required.
The post is designed as a progressive role, undertaking practical and theoretical training in all aspects including completing a Foundation Degree in Hearing Aid Audiology and achieving a Band 4, Associate Audiologist role.
The role requires full engagement in all aspects of the training, including all elements of theory and practice and all tri-partite reviews. The post holder will be required to attend University and must adhere to all University deadlines for submission of work. You will be required to maintain records of all 'on the job' learning.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- 3 GCSEs at C/4 or above including English and Maths
- 32 UCAS points to access professional training (1 A level at grade C / BTEC National Diploma at grade M, T level pass overall) C
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Good organisational skills
- Experience within a customer care setting
- Able to use a range of IT applications such as Office
Desirable criteria
- Experience in a healthcare environment
Communication Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working with deaf/hard-of-hearing people
Please be aware as per the new Immigration guidelines we cannot sponsor candidates with a salary (full time or pro Rata) under the current minimum threshold.
Please note, the selection processes at Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust are in place to ensure we recruit candidates with the right skills and values, please be advised that the use of AI in applications are monitored. We remain vigilant against candidates who misuse these tools to generate an application that doesn't accurately reflect their skills, and you will be required to declare on your application if AI has been used before submitting your application.
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Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Chelmsford
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Salary indication
- £28,392 Per Year
- Published at
- 26-07-2026
- Profession type
- Health / Medical
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
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