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Gail is a Senior Audiologist at the Freeman Hospital

Gail | Senior Audiologist

ENT Department

'There is no better feeling than meeting somebody who can tell you how much you changed their life!'


Audiology is a diverse and varied profession, with a focus on patient care. An Audiologist takes care of a patient for the whole pathway from diagnosis of hearing loss, treatment options and management plans, fitting of the hearing aid / device and all future follow up.

You make decisions with the patient about the best option for them and build rapport with patients. We work as part of a wider team of Audiologists and other ENT specialists but also work in a clinics alone. There is opportunity to specialise within the field into areas such as Paediatrics, Vestibular or Hearing Therapy.

What do you love about your job?

No two days are the same. Patients and their families are usually really grateful for the help and support we offer. There’s a real sense of pride and achievement, a feel good factor. You get to know your patients individually, build rapport.

You work with like minded people and we cover a massive geographical area, so there is diversity in clinics also.

What has been your proudest moment so far?

Graduating my MSc in Rehabilitative Audiology with Merit

Any tips for finding a job that you love?

The patients really make the job special. I became an Audiologist by accident, somebody selected me for the role and it fits me well. Think about the main priority for you – for me it was always helping people and there really is no better feeling than meeting somebody a year later who can tell you how much what you did has changed their life!!

Tell us about any travel aspects of the job

We cover a huge geographical area and it adds variety to the task. There are lots of us, so you work with different people every day. We have opportunity to shape the Audiologists of the future and assist with training.

What are your usual working hours?

37.5 hours a week spread over 4 days – yes they are long days, but having time off through the working week is invaluable!

What training is needed for your job?

Audiology is accessed by completing a Degree in Audiology or Healthcare Science.

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