Audiologist

Transformation Unit; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an Audiologist to join our Audiology Team on a full-time, fixed-term 12-month contract. You will conduct diagnostic audiological testing for adults, manage hearing aid services, and engage in clinical governance and service development.

Applicants should have a BSc in Healthcare Science Audiology or MSc in Audiological Science with HCPC registration, and be capable of both autonomous work and teamwork within a supportive department.

Qualifications

• BSc Audiology Degree or equivalent.
• Registration with AHCS/HCPC or working towards if newly qualified.
• Evidence of clinical competence.
• Evidence of continuing practice development.
• Membership of BAA and/or BSA.

Responsibilities

• Provide diagnostic audiological testing for adults and maintain equipment calibration and records.
• Deliver comprehensive hearing aid service for adults, including care plans with patients and families.
• Participate in clinical audit, research and governance and help develop evidence-based protocols.
• Plan and prioritise workload and supervise trainees/students/volunteers as required.

Skills

Communication

Autonomy

Teamwork

Clinical governance

Auditory testing

Education

BSc Audiology

HCPC registration

Continued practice development

BAA/BSA membership

Job description

Main area Healthcare Science Grade NHS AfC: Band 5 Contract 12 months (Fixed term for 12 months) Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (As required to meet service need) Job ref 241-667-S-26

Employer Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Bolton Hospital Town Bolton Salary £32,073 - £39,043 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59 Interview date 20/11/2026

Audiologist

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

Full Time / Job share 56 hours per week - Fixed Term 12 Month Contract

Bolton Foundation NHS Trust Audiology department is looking to recruit an Audiologist to join our Audiology Team. We are seeking an enthusiastic audiologist to join our friendly, dedicated team.

You must be a good communicator, confident working autonomously and as an enthusiastic team-member. You must have either a BSc in Healthcare Science Audiology or MSc in Audiological Science, with clinical competency.

Postgraduate clinical experience is preferable but not essential - newly qualified graduates or those returning to practice after a career break are welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

To provide diagnostic audiological testing of adults, to be responsible for the safe use and calibration of equipment and ensuring accurate records are maintained.

To provide a comprehensive hearing aid service to adults including determining care plans for individual patients and involving carers and families as appropriate.

To take an active role in areas of clinical audit, research and clinical governance for the Audiology service and contributing to the development of evidence-based protocols.

To plan and prioritise elements of own workload, within the framework of service delivery priorities as defined by the line manager, and supervise the work of trainees/students and volunteers as required

Working for our organisation

Caring is our passion.

If you want to work for a warm and welcoming organisation, that puts its patients at the heart of everything we do, there's #APlaceForYou on our team.

Our staff are our most valuable asset. From the exceptional opportunities we offer, including flexible working and rotational packages, to the remarkable care we provide to our patients, we think there's something special about working here.

Why not find out more about what working life is like here from our happy staff.

We want the very best for our patients and are proud of the services we offer. Join us and be a part of something very special.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required.

Person specification

Qualifications/Registration

• BSc Audiology Degree or equivalent
• Registration with AHCS/HCPC or working towards if newly qualified
• Evidence of clinical competence
• Evidence of continuing practice development
• Membership of BAA and/or BSA

Knowledge & Experience

• Experience within an Audiology Service appropriate to grade
• Experience of Adult Rehabilitation
• Digital hearing aid fitting
• Experience of Audit base patient management system
• Clinical Supervision of students and assistant staff
• Experience or knowledge of working in a community setting
• Evidence of previous experience and participation in audit

Skills and Abilities

• Effective communication & empathetic skills both verbal and written
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate
• Demonstrate assessment, analytical and reflective skills across a diverse patient group
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Ability to effectively perform patient diagnosis, assessment and rehabilitation
• Ability to travel between sites, domiciliary visits independently
• Leadership Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Knowledge of clinical Governance and its application to Audiology

The vision of this Trust is to be recognised by the people of Bolton and beyond as an excellent provider of health and care services and a great place to work. We are striving to attract, recruit and retain high calibre skilled staff which reflect our communities. We are an inclusive employer who trains and develops our staff in a positive learning environment.

We thrive on cultivating cultural architecture, if you have the right skills, attitudes and behaviours, in line with our Trust values, we welcome and appreciate the diversity you bring to our organisation.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

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.