Clinical Scientist/Specialist Paediatric Audiologist | Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Mid Cheshire Hospitals; Crewe; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in Crewe is seeking an Audiologist for a senior role in Paediatric Audiology. This position involves leading hearing tests for infants, managing individual care plans, and acting as a team leader for the Newborn Hearing Screening team. The ideal candidate should possess a Clinical Scientist registration or equivalent in Audiology and have a proactive attitude towards service development. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable character with strong communication skills.
• Broad understanding of the professional landscape in Audiology.
• Keen on professional and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Lead behavioural and electrophysiological testing of hearing for babies and children.
• Form individual management plans for hearing devices.
• Act as Team Leader for the Newborn Hearing Screening team.

Skills

Good communication skills

Proactive attitude

Experience in Paediatrics

Education

Clinical Scientist registration or Audiology degree

Job description

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.

They will have a broad understanding of the current professional landscape and have a proactive attitude to service development. They will be keen to continue their professional and personal development, and happy to share knowledge with colleagues.

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 an important role in ensuring early identification and management of permanent childhood hearing impairment.

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 ourHealthier 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.



Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.


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This advert closes on Sunday 10 Aug 2025