Audiologist

Ready to make an impact? Why not consider joining us as a Community Audiologist within Modality LLP Division

If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care, enjoy working in innovative community settings, and want a flexible zero-hours role where your expertise truly makes a difference, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join a team that values Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (CARE).

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

Your specialist skills will support high-quality diagnostic assessment, hearing aid provision, and rehabilitation services, ensuring patients receive timely, effective care closer to home. If you are a motivated clinician who enjoys autonomy, flexibility, and making a real difference in patients lives, this could be the role 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 a dynamic, patient-focused clinical role delivering high-quality audiology services within community settings. You will work autonomously while maintaining the highest professional and technical standards.

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

Key responsibilities

• Conducting diagnostic hearing assessments for patients referred via GP
• Selecting, fitting, and programming appropriate hearing aids using Real Ear Measurements (REM)
• Providing patient and carer education on hearing loss, hearing aid use, and maintenance
• Conducting follow-up appointments to assess benefit and provide further rehabilitation where required
• Undertaking reassessment appointments where hearing has deteriorated
• Managing hearing aid repairs and maintenance clinics
• Carrying out domiciliary visits where required
• Escalating complex cases appropriately and working collaboratively with wider healthcare teams

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

About us

Modality LLP is a large-scale provider of NHS community outpatient services across multiple regions in the UK. We are renowned for our innovative approach to delivering efficient patient pathways and high-quality specialist care closer to home.

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

Our service offers

• Over 15 years of experience delivering community outpatient services
• Partnerships with ICBs and hospital providers
• A diverse clinical workforce including consultants, GPs with extended roles, specialist nurses and allied health professionals
• Delivery of over 120,000 patient consultations per year
• First consultations within a maximum of four weeks from referral
• Seven-day service provision from community locations

In this role, you will help shape and deliver innovative outpatient pathways while working in alignment with our CARE values. You will contribute to improving systems, processes, and patient experience across the organisation.

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

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the supporting documents for a full Job Description outlining the core responsibilities of this role.

You will thrive in this role if you are passionate about patient care, confident in delivering hearing assessments and rehabilitation, and committed to maintaining high clinical standards. If you are seeking a flexible, rewarding position within a growing and innovative organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Please note Modality LLP reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time during the advertising period.

Pre-employment Requirements

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

Right to work: Proof of UK working eligibility required at interview.

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

Employment history: 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 escalate 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.