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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Senior Assistant Audiologist

The closing date is 02 November 2026

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Job summary

Join our large friendly team within the Audiology Department at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals Foundation Trust and enjoy the variety of work that comes from being part of our large complex Audiology service. We have over 50 staff, made up of senior assistant audiologists, associate audiologists, audiologists, Clinical Scientists, hearing therapists and a newborn hearing screening team all supported by an excellent administrative team.

The department offers a complex adult rehabilitative service, tinnitus and hearing therapy services, newborn hearing screening programme, paediatric assessment and rehab service (0-18 years) and vestibular assessment and rehabilitation service at the main NNUH site, at Cromer Hospital, and at community sites. Domiciliary work is also undertaken.

Our department places an emphasis on quality and we are proud to have been one of the earliest sites to become UKAS accredited under the Improving Quality In Physiological Services accreditation scheme, and are currently accredited for our paediatric service.

Main duties of the job

You will join a small team of senior assistant audiologists, whose responsibility is to provide clinical and administrative support within the Audiology department.

Key clinical tasks include:o hearing aid repairs and maintenanceo ear impression takingo advising patients on hearing aid useo telephone follow up appointments of patients who have recently been fitted with hearing aidso assist with paediatric hearing testing of babies and young children under the lead of a paediatric audiologist, building rapport with the child and maintaining their focus on the testKey administrative tasks include:o answering the phoneo making appointmentso computer data entry

You must be flexible, be able to respond to the demands of an ever changing workload and be able to work well in a team. Effective communication skills, professionalism and willingness to learn are essential.

To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Dedication, Integrity and Excellence.

The friendly, vibrant city of Norwich has excellent social and cultural facilities for all ages. The Norfolk Coast and Norfolk Broads are within easy reach, and London is less than 2 hours by train.

About us

Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

• Flexible working hours
• Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
• Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
• Discounted gym memberships
• Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
• Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
• Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
• On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
• On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
• Support in career development
• Flexible staff bank
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

234-26-B1200

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3213 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please view the attached job description for full details of the role and use your supporting statement to confirm how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the job specification.

Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 3213 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role.

Please note due to high volume of applications for some posts, this post may close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role asap.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Some experience within a 'people caring' or healthcare environment
• Some experience within a multi-disciplinary team

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and patient handling skills and a personable nature
• IT skills

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Care
• No formal qualifications required, but good level of GCSE's or equivalent particularly in science, English and IT desirable

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Some experience within a 'people caring' or healthcare environment
• Some experience within a multi-disciplinary team

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication and patient handling skills and a personable nature
• IT skills

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in Care
• No formal qualifications required, but good level of GCSE's or equivalent particularly in science, English and IT desirable

Attitude, aptitude

Essential

• Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
• Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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).

Additional information

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Address

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Clinical Scientist

Jo Wilkinson

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

28 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

Reference number

234-26-B1200

Job locations

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Norwich

NR4 7UY

United Kingdom

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