Job summary

We are looking for an experienced Audiologist to join our team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. The role has scope for flexibility with access to adult, paediatric and balance clinics depending on skills, experience and interests. The service is committed to training and wider professional development set within a supportive and friendly team. You will have a degree (or equivalent) in Audiology and have obtained, or be working towards, professional state registration.

Main duties of the job

• Clinical Role: Experience in one of the Audiology service pillars: Adult Hearing, Paediatrics or Balance. Working independently with solid underpinning knowledge. Scope to work across service pillars.
• Management Role: Operational management of a section of the wider service, opportunity for line management and/or training supervision.
• Additional Responsibilities: Participation in wider service development, training and supervision, completing audits and service evaluations to maintain IQIPS accreditation.

About us

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is one of the largest hospital foundation trusts in the country, touching the lives of half a million patients in west Berkshire every year. The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] strives to provide high quality, compassionate care. Reading offers excellent amenities and transport links.

Person Specification

• Education: MSc Audiology or equivalent; Practical competency qualification (BSc, CAC, HTS, STP). Desirable: HPCP or RCCP registration.
• Experience: 3 years in Audiology department; adult assessment and rehabilitation; complex audiology skills. Desirable: service improvement, clinical audit, paediatric assessment, management experience.
• Professional Skills: Competency in adult assessment/rehabilitation; diagnostic audiometric techniques to BSA/BAA standards; knowledge of complex audiology; IT literacy. Desirable: service development, clinical protocol, adult rehab or paediatrics.
• Other: BSL Sign language level 1 or higher desirable.

Details

• Date posted: 29 April 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change, Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 193-7965496NCG
• Job locations: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN

Employer details

Employer name: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Address: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], London Road, Reading, RG1 5AN
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Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact Team Lead Adult Rehabilitation, Elaine Maynard at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or [contact hidden].

Additional information

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. See NHS Careers website.