Assistant Audiology Practitioner

Transformation Unit; Manchester; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Assistant Audiology Practitioner to join a diverse team of audiologists, clinical scientists and support staff, delivering high-quality patient care within the Audiology service.

The role involves supporting adults with hearing aids, carrying out servicing, arranging ear impressions, postal repairs and batteries, and assisting in routine and complex clinics while developing practical skills on the NHS pathway.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths required.
• GCSE Science Subjects (or equivalent) required.
• Audiology Practitioner Assistance course is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with hearing aids and assist in servicing and maintenance.
• Take ear impressions, postal repairs and batteries, and support in routine and complex clinics.
• Work with the senior team to ensure high-quality clinical service and patient care.

Skills

Effective Communication

Concise writing

Public speaking

Patient management systems

Education

GCSE English and Maths

GCSE Science Subjects (or equivalent)

Audiology Practitioner Assistance course

Job description

Main area Audiology Grade NHS AfC: Band 3 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (This may include weekend working) Job ref 349-MRI-8204103-RL4

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Withington Community Hospital Town West Didsbury Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/10/2026 23:59

Assistant Audiology Practitioner

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

Exciting opportunity to enter the Audiology career pathway as an Assistant Audiology Practitioner. You will be joining a diverse and friendly team of audiologists, clinical scientists, administration support, and management, who are all focused on providing the best possible service to our patients. The job involves direct contact with patients. The post-holders will work closely with students, associate, audiologists and more senior staff to ensure that a consistently high-quality clinical service is provided.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied role, and you will be working towards supporting adults with hearing aids, carrying out hearing aid servicing and maintenance, some hearing rehabilitation and advice, taking ear impressions, postal repairs and batteries working closely with the other Assistant Audiology Practitioners, and supporting the senior team assisting in routine and complex clinics.

Working for our organisation

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you’re beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.
You’ll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you’ll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We’ll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

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Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS : Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS : Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths
• GCSE Science Subjects (or equivalent)
• Audiology Practitioner Assistance course

Experience and Knowledge

• Dealing with the public in a face to face role
• Basic understanding of hearing loss.
• Basic understanding of the anatomy of the ear
• Working in a healthcare environment (NHS)
• Able to programme hearing aids using Audiology PMS systems
• Hearing physiology and anatomy
• Hearing aids and other communication devices

Other

• Ability to deal with distressed or aggressive people
• Full UK driving license or means to travel between sites

Skills

• Effective Communication
• Ability to write concise and clear information
• Proven communication skills – leading groups, speaking at meetings etc.
• Experience of patient management systems

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Name Benjamin Adams Job title Clinical and Operational Head of Department Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 0161 217 3206