Audiologist - Sussex

Ready to make an impact? Why notconsider joining us as a Community Audiologist within Modality LLP.

If you are passionate aboutdelivering high-quality patient care, enjoy working in innovative communitysettings, and want a flexible zero-hours role where your expertise truly makesa difference, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join a team that valuesCommitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (CARE).

We are looking for experiencedClinical Audiologists to join our Sussex team on a zero-hours basis. This ismore than a traditional audiology role you will be a vital part of an agile,community-based service delivering efficient, patient-centred outpatient carein line with national guidelines and UKAS IQIPS standards.

Your specialist skills willsupport high-quality diagnostic assessment, hearing aid provision, andrehabilitation services, ensuring patients receive timely, effective carecloser to home. If you are a motivated clinician who enjoys autonomy,flexibility, and making a real difference in patients lives, this could be therole for you.

Minimum 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)

Employee discounts and benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Flexible working options

Main duties of the job

This is adynamic, patient-focused clinical role delivering high-quality audiologyservices within community settings. You will work autonomously whilemaintaining the highest professional and technical standards.

You will adhere to best practice audiology techniques andnational standards, ensuring patients receive appropriate, evidence-based care.

Key responsibilities include:

Conductingdiagnostic hearing assessments for patients referred via GP

Selecting,fitting, and programming appropriate hearing aids using Real Ear Measurements(REM)

Providingpatient and carer education on hearing loss, hearing aid use, and maintenance

Conductingfollow-up appointments to assess benefit and provide further rehabilitationwhere required

Undertakingreassessment appointments where hearing has deteriorated

Managinghearing aid repairs and maintenance clinics

Carryingout domiciliary visits where required

Escalatingcomplex cases appropriately and working collaboratively with wider healthcareteams

You will need strong clinical expertise, professionalism,and the ability to work independently within community clinics whilemaintaining a patient-centred approach. In return, you will be rewarded withmeaningful work, flexibility, and the satisfaction of improving patients quality of life as part of a supportive, values-driven organisation

About us

Modality LLPis a large-scale provider of NHS community outpatient services across multipleregions in the UK. We are renowned for our innovative approach to deliveringefficient patient pathways and high-quality specialist care closer to home.

Our Audiology service is UKAS IQIPS accredited andsupported by an experienced multidisciplinary workforce.

Our service offer includes:

Over15 years of experience delivering community outpatient services

Partnershipswith ICBs and hospital providers

Adiverse clinical workforce including consultants, GPs with extended roles,specialist nurses and allied health professionals

Deliveryof over 120,000 patient consultations per year

Firstconsultations within a maximum of four weeks from referral

Seven-dayservice provision from community locations

In this role, you will help shape and deliver innovativeoutpatient pathways while working in alignment with our CARE values. You willcontribute to improving systems, processes, and patient experience across theorganisation.

All employees have access to our benefits scheme, NHSpension, and clear career development pathways. We value diversity and areproud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, committed to fair treatment inline with the Equality Act 2010.

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supportingdocuments for a full Job Description outlining the core responsibilities ofthis role.

You will thrive in this role ifyou are passionate about patient care, confident in delivering hearingassessments and rehabilitation, and committed to maintaining high clinicalstandards. If you are seeking a flexible, rewarding position within a growingand innovative organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Please noteModality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during theadvertising period.

Pre-employmentRequirements:

Vaccinations:Mandatory for certain roles and there may be a delay to start dates where theyare not provided; we provide guidance and support to manage individual and environmentalrisks.

Rightto work: Proof of UK working eligibility required at interview.

References:Two references required, one of which must be your current/most recent employerand reference checks must cover at least the past three years of employment ortraining.

Employmenthistory: Please notify us of any employment gaps of 6 weeks or more.

Person Specification Personal Qualities

• Motivated and enthusiastic.
• Understanding of workload and shift management.
• Caring, compassionate approach to patient care.
• Flexible, positive, and approachable manner.
• Willingness to travel across divisions where required.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.

Experience

• Previous experience working as a Clinical Audiologist, including diagnostic hearing assessments, hearing aid fittings, and Real Ear Measurements (REM).
• Relevant postgraduate clinical experience.

Knowledge

• BSc Audiology, Postgraduate Diploma in Audiology, or pre-2004 MPPM B-TEC with BAAT Part I & II and Clinical Certificate of Competency.
• Registered with HCPC as a Clinical Scientist in Audiology, Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser, or registered with the RCCP voluntary register (as applicable to regulatory requirements).
• Evidence of recognised training and CPD in hearing assessment and rehabilitation.Experience with objective measurements of DSP hearing aids.
• Experience working in a healthcare environment, preferably within Primary or Secondary Care.
• Proficient in using PCs, clinical software, and patient management systems.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and patient communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to manage complex cases and elevate appropriately.
• Confident decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.

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.