Senior Paediatric Audiologist

NHS; Widnes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Widnes seeks a motivated audiologist to join their Paediatric Audiology team. The role involves performing diagnostic hearing assessments, managing hearing loss in children, and maintaining patient records. Applicants should possess a BSc or MSc in Audiology, be registered with AHCS/HCPC, and have recent NHS experience. This full-time position offers flexibility in working patterns and a competitive salary ranging from £38,682 to £46,580 per year.

Qualifications

• Recent NHS experience in paediatric audiometric assessment.
• Experience managing infants and children with hearing loss.
• Excellent paediatric hearing aid assessment and rehabilitation experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic hearing assessments on children.
• Conduct reviews and manage hearing loss in infants and children.
• Maintain accurate patient records and manage clinics.

Skills

Ability to carry out paediatric audiology diagnostic tests

Strong teamwork

Superior communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

IT proficiency

Education

BSc/MSc in Audiology or equivalent

Registered with AHCS/HCPC

Job description

Job Summary

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and motivated audiologist to join our busy Paediatric Audiology team. The role involves developing community services and ensuring everything is based on a quality‑first approach.

The service is delivered from purpose‑built Paediatric audiology suites covering Halton, St Helens & Knowsley.

The applicant must be an experienced Audiologist with a good knowledge of Paediatric Hearing Assessments obtained within the last two years in the NHS, aspiring to progress and increase their expertise.

The successful candidate will hold a BSc or MSc in Audiology (or equivalent) and be registered with AHCS/HCPC with relevant post‑qualification experience.

Flexible working will be considered for all roles; we do not hold a sponsor licence for working visas.

We are a friendly, forward‑thinking department that encourages and supports further educational development and attendance at courses and conferences.

Main Duties

• Perform diagnostic hearing assessment on pre‑school and school‑age children and infants, using:
  • Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA)
  • Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA)
  • Performance testing
  • Speech discrimination testing
  • Middle‑ear function tests (tympanometry)
  • Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs)
• Carry out otoscopy and impression taking following BSA recommended procedures, identify indications for further procedures and onward referrals.
• Manage hearing loss in infants and children:
  • Dispense, fit, and maintain digital hearing aids using MCHAS guidelines.
  • Use probe‑mic measurements to verify hearing aids.
  • Conduct reviews, habilitation, and rehabilitation, using outcome measures to guide progress.
• Perform routine maintenance and calibration of audiological equipment, report faults and arrange repairs.
• Maintain accurate, confidential patient records, update results, write reports to health professionals, and update national databases.
• Organise routine and outreach clinics, ensuring portable equipment is available, and manage smooth transition of children onto Adult Audiology Services.
• Plan own workload, prioritise referrals, and supervise junior staff when required.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of children with complex needs, adapt test procedures, and manage urgent referrals.
• Collaborate with the Audiology Lead and multidisciplinary team to ensure an effective department.
• Monitor hearing‑aid stock and advise on re‑ordering.
• Keep rigorous record‑keeping systems and ensure documents are securely stored and easily accessible.

Professional Practice

• Actively participate in Trust research projects involving children with hearing loss.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and professional standards without supervision.
• Adhere to Health and Safety at Work Act and Trust policies.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, updating knowledge of paediatric test protocols and implementing new procedures.
• Maintain AHCS/HCPC registration.
• Take part in professional and departmental meetings.

Communication

• Communicate effectively and courteously with patients, families, colleagues, and external partners.
• Adapt communication for infants and young children, including those with learning difficulties.
• Deliver complex technical information in a clear and meaningful way.
• Use persuasion and reassurance to gain children’s confidence for invasive procedures.
• Show sensitivity when delivering bad news.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc Audiology or equivalent (e.g., BTEC MPPM, BAAT Parts 1 and 2, HNC MPPM).
• Registered with AHCS/HCPC or working towards registration.

Experience

• Recent NHS experience in paediatric audiometric assessment, including full range of behavioural audiometric tests.
• Experience managing infants and children with hearing loss.
• Experience conducting audits and surveys in a clinical setting.
• Excellent paediatric hearing aid assessment, fitting and rehabilitation experience.

Desirable

• Good experience with paediatric diagnostic tests, including OAEs.
• Experience with audits and service development initiatives.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to carry out a full range of paediatric audiology diagnostic tests.
• Strong teamwork and superior communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and IT proficiency.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Good understanding of Clinical Governance.
• Accuracy and legibility in record keeping.

Job Specific Requirements

• Flexible location and working pattern.
• Willingness to travel to peripheral clinics across Halton, St Helens, Knowsley and wider Trust footprint.

Sponsorship

• Applicants must have the right to stay and work in the UK without sponsorship.

Employment Details

Date posted: 30 December 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full‑time, Flexible working

Reference number: C9835‑HC25‑093a

Job location: The Bridges Centre, Crow Wood Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 3LZ

Employment Equity

We welcome applications from all backgrounds in line with NHS Equality and Diversity policy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer Details

Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The Bridges Centre, Crow Wood Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 3LZ

Website: http://bridgewater.nhs.uk/