Audiology Practitioner | Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Upton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health service provider in Upton seeks an enthusiastic Audiologist to join their friendly Audiology team. This role involves the assessment and rehabilitation of adults with hearing difficulties, requiring a solid understanding of patient management and hearing aid technology. Ideal candidates should be qualified Audiologists or final year BSc/PTP students. A warm welcome awaits from a dedicated team committed to patient care and support.

Qualifications

• Qualified Audiologists and final year BSc/PTP students can apply.
• Ability to undertake routine audiological and rehabilitation procedures.
• Experience with direct referrals for hearing aids.

Responsibilities

• Participate in assessment and rehabilitation of adults with hearing difficulties.
• Autonomously perform routine audiological procedures.
• Supervise assistant practitioners and junior staff.

Skills

Knowledge of patient management systems

Understanding of hearing aid technology

Supervisory skills

Education

Audiology BSc/PTP or equivalent qualification

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well-motivated individual to join our large, friendly, multi-disciplinary Audiology team. The post is open to Qualified Audiologists and Audiology BSc/PTP students who are in the process of completing their final year.

The post-holder will participate in both the assessment and rehabilitation of adults with hearing difficulties and should have a thorough understanding of patient management systems and hearing aid technology. The department provides a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitative service to the population of Wirral and surrounding areas as well as supporting ENT clinic

The department operates extended working hours enabling staff to work a 4 day week.

The Audiologist will autonomously undertake all routine audiological and rehabilitation procedures, including direct referrals for hearing aids and open access referrals from GPs, within outpatient, community and domiciliary environments. They will supervise assistant practitioners, apprentices and junior members of staff, and assist with the clinical supervision of BSc students.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Please see attached Job Description for further information about the Audiology Practitioner position available at WUTH.

This advert closes on Thursday 30 Oct 2025