Job summary
- Main area
- Paediatric Audiology
- Grade
- NHS AfC: Band 7
- Contract
- 6 months (6 month fixed term or secondment)
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 412-W&C-7115746
- Employer
- Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Leighton Hospital
- Town
- Crewe
- Salary
- £46,148 - £52,809 Pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 05/05/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Specialist Paediatric Audiologist
NHS AfC: Band 7
Job overview
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.
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 an important role in ensuring early identification and management of permanent childhood hearing impairment.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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 [email protected] or telephone 01270 826256
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- BSc Audiology (or equivalent)
Desirable criteria
- MSc Clinical Science (Neurosensory Sciences)
Skills
Essential criteria
- Experience in Paediatric Audiology diagnostic & rehabilitation services
Desirable criteria
- Holds CAC/STP/HTS or equivalent training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Hearing aid fitting and verification
Desirable criteria
- Hearing aid fitting and verification for infants
Skills
Essential criteria
- Experienced in ABR assessments
Desirable criteria
- Accredited ABR peer reviewer
Experience
Essential criteria
- Educator Experience
Desirable criteria
- Supervisor/Line management experience
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa McKenna
- Job title
- Service Manager - Paediatric Audiology
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01270612186
- Additional information
Contact via email is preferred so contact isn't missed
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Leighton Hospital
Middlewich Road
Crewe
Cheshire
CW1 4QJ
- Telephone
- [email protected]
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