Clinical Scientist/Specialist Paediatric Audiologist

NHS; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Clinical Scientist/Specialist Paediatric Audiologist to enhance their audiology services. The role involves conducting comprehensive assessments and leading a team to ensure effective hearing management for children. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in paediatric audiology, strong communication skills, and a passion for professional development.

Qualifications

• MSc Clinical Science (Neurosensory Sciences) required.
• Experience in Hearing aid fitting and verification for infants.
• Experience in Paediatric Audiology services needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in behavioral and electrophysiological testing of hearing for babies and children.
• Form management plans and provide hearing devices for infants and children.
• Act as Team Leader for the Newborn Hearing Screening team.

Skills

Experience in Paediatric Audiology diagnostic & rehabilitation services

Holds CAC/STP/HTS or equivalent training

Experienced in ABR assessments

Education

MSc Clinical Science (Neurosensory Sciences)

Job description

Go back Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Clinical Scientist/Specialist Paediatric Audiologist

The closing date is 30 June 2025

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 registered Clinical 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.

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 [e-mail] or telephone [phone]

Person Specification

Qualifications

• MSc Clinical Science (Neurosensory Sciences)

Skills

• Experience in Paediatric Audiology diagnostic & rehabilitation services
• Holds CAC/STP/HTS or equivalent training

Experience

• Hearing aid fitting and verification
• Hearing aid fitting and verification for infants

Skills

• Experienced in ABR assessments

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.

Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust