Specialist Paediatric Audiologist

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 05 May 2025

Job summary

Are you looking to continue your professional development in a new role in Audiology?

We are looking for an Audiologist to take on a senior role in Paediatric Audiology across Mid Cheshire. The role would suit either a newly registeredClinical Scientist or an Audiologist with previous experience in Paediatrics.

The ideal candidate will be friendly and approachable, demonstrating good communication skills with service users and other professionals.

Theywill have a broad understanding of the current professional landscape and have a proactive attitude to service development. They will be keen tocontinue their professional and personal development, and happy to share knowledge with colleagues.

Main duties of the job

Clinical duties include taking a lead role in behavioural and electrophysiological testing of hearing for babies and children.

The post-holder will also form individual management plans and provide hearing devices for infants and children.The post-holder will be expected to act as Team Leader for the Newborn Hearing Screening team at Mid Cheshire Hospitals Trust, playing animportant role in ensuring early identification and management of permanent childhood hearing impairment.

About us

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community services for East Cheshire (population 399K) and West Cheshire and Chester (population 357K). Our services include planned and unplanned/emergency care, cardiac and critical care, child health, maternity, and intermediate care across Leighton Hospital in Crewe, Victoria Infirmary in Northwich, and Elmhurst Intermediate Care Centre in Winsford.Through our community arm, Central Cheshire Integrated Care Partnership, we deliver extensive services in 26 medical centres and schools in collaboration with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS FT and the South Cheshire and Vale Royal GP Alliance. With 500 beds and around 5,500 staff, we are one of the area's largest employers.

Since the formation of Integrated Care Systems in July 2022, the Trust has become a key partner in Cheshire East & Cheshire West and Chester and in two provider collaboratives, aligning our strategic goals with the Cheshire & Merseyside Integrated Care System.As part of the national New Hospital Programme, we're reimagining Leighton Hospital to create a new health and care neighbourhood, transforming healthcare delivery for a Healthier Future. Learn more on our Healthier Futures website.

At Mid Cheshire, our mission is to inspire hope and provide unparalleled care for the people and communities of Cheshire, helping them to enjoy life to the fullest.

Date posted

16 April 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£46,148 to £52,809 a year Pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

412-W&C-7115746

Job locations

Leighton Hospital

Crewe

CW1 4QJ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.

We would be more than happy to answer any questions or queries by email to paediatric.audiology@mcht.nhs.uk or telephone 01270 826256

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.

We would be more than happy to answer any questions or queries by email to paediatric.audiology@mcht.nhs.uk or telephone 01270 826256

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Audiology (or equivalent)

Desirable

MSc Clinical Science (Neurosensory Sciences)

Skills

Essential

Experience in Paediatric Audiology diagnostic & rehabilitation services

Desirable

Holds CAC/STP/HTS or equivalent training

Experience

Essential

Hearing aid fitting and verification

Desirable

Hearing aid fitting and verification for infants

Skills

Essential

Experienced in ABR assessments

Desirable

Accredited ABR peer reviewer

Experience

Essential

Educator Experience

Desirable

Supervisor/Line management experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

BSc Audiology (or equivalent)

Desirable

MSc Clinical Science (Neurosensory Sciences)

Skills

Essential

Experience in Paediatric Audiology diagnostic & rehabilitation services

Desirable

Holds CAC/STP/HTS or equivalent training

Experience

Essential

Hearing aid fitting and verification

Desirable

Hearing aid fitting and verification for infants

Skills

Essential

Experienced in ABR assessments

Desirable

Accredited ABR peer reviewer

Experience

Essential

Educator Experience

Desirable

Supervisor/Line management experience

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).

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