Healthcare Science Associate Audiologist (Band 4)

The responsibilities of the Healthcare Science Associate will vary depending on their qualification type and the requirements of the department. Responsibilities might include: 

• Preparation of clinic rooms and daily calibration of equipment, cleaning and disinfecting any reusable items of equipment.  
• Performing routine hearing aid repairs / servicing or replacing faulty hearing aids. 
• Keeping up to date patient records. 
• Examination of the outer ear using Otoscopy. 
• Taking earmould impressions.  
• Processing and modifying earmoulds.  
• Performing hearing tests such as Audiometry and Tympanometry, and analysis of these results. 
• Fitting of routine hearing aids under supervision, including verification (checking of prescription settings). 
• Providing advice to patients including use of hearing aid controls, insertion and assistive devices that might be beneficial. 
• Providing advice and onward referral to senior Audiology staff and Ear, Nose & Throat specialists as and when required. 
• Stock monitoring and other administrative tasks.  
• Some Healthcare Science Associates also provide assistive roles in complex areas of Audiology, such as Paediatric Assessment or Balance Assessment. 

Good verbal communication skills are essential, along with organisational skills. Associate Audiologists must be able to appropriately prioritise own workload, have the ability to work as part of a team and also use their own initiative. 

Fine motor skills are also important for this role along with ability to solve problems. A caring nature is essential as the role is patient focused.   

£23,949 to £26,282 per year pro rata 

Usually Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm (Occasional weekend work depending on the requirements of the service). 

Usually employed in the NHS although some opportunities to work within the private sector are available. 

This is an entry level role so no previous experience is required, however experience working as a Healthcare Science Assistant / Senior Assistant in Audiology would be useful. A previous caring role might be advantageous.  Volunteering work in an associated area would also be beneficial. 

This is a fast-paced patient facing role which requires good problem-solving and technical ability. Healthcare Science Associates usually work without direct supervision but have access to senior Audiology staff as required. The work is very varied within a limited scope of practice. 

A significant part of this role involves the use of computers and medical equipment associated with the Audiology Department. 

Healthcare Science Associate Audiologists follow departmental policies and procedures to maintain departmental standards and ensure patient safety. They also follow role specific British Society of Audiology recommended procedures for practice. 

Depending on the qualification and role, Healthcare Science Associate Audiologists may also be required to register with a professional body, such as HCPC.