Balance-Centric Vestibular & Paediatric Audiologist

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) seeks a Band 7 Vestibular and Paediatric audiologist to join the Balance service across Manchester Royal Infirmary, Withington Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital.

You will assess and manage adults and children, perform specialist vestibular tests, contribute to paediatric audiology, and participate in MDTs, training and development within a forward‑looking NHS setting.

Qualifications

• M-level academic qualification in Audiology/Clinical Science or equivalent.
• Advanced vestibular assessment/rehabilitation qualification or STP with vestibular competencies.
• HCPC registration as an audiologist (or RCCP/AHCS).
• Additional paediatric audiology qualification/HTS or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the complete patient journey from initial balance assessment to discharge or review.
• Perform and interpret balance tests (VNG/calorics/vHIT/SVINT) with specialised equipment.
• Perform vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials testing.
• Write patient reports and make management recommendations.
• Counsel patients in vestibular rehabilitation and formulate individual management plans.
• Refer patients for MRI as required.
• Attend Balance MDT meetings and deputise for balance leads.
• Provide specialised assessment for hearing losses (adults/children) including paediatric rehabilitation.

Skills

Vestibular assessment

Paediatric audiology

HCPC registration

Paediatric audiology qualification

Education

M-level Audiology/Clinical Science

HTS Vestibular qualification

HCPC registration

Paediatric audiology HTS qualification

Job description

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) seeks a Band 7 Vestibular and Paediatric audiologist to join the Balance service across Manchester Royal Infirmary, Withington Hospital and North Manchester General Hospital.

You will assess and manage adults and children, perform specialist vestibular tests, contribute to paediatric audiology, and participate in MDTs, training and development within a forward‑looking NHS setting.