East Cheshire NHS Trust

Senior Audiologist

East Cheshire NHS Trust View all jobs


North East England
Permanent
Audiologist
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year

Posted 7 day(s) ago

Reference: 2429389


Job summary

**subject to job matching**

Adult Audiology are looking to offer a dedicated Audiologist with Tinnitus experience the opportunity to join our small friendly team as a band 6.

This Role will involve routine diagnostic work for Direct referrals, ENT, Tinnitus , hearing aid fittings, Rehabilitation, Speech tests plus possible domiciliary work as required.

Non-UK or Irish applicants should check their visa and this role's eligibility for sponsorship before applying. For further information please visit Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)For Graduate visa holders; it is important to note that you must have a minimum of 12 months before this expires at the start of your employment for training and operational reasons.

Please be advised we are unable to provide Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship to non-UK residents.

Hours per week: 15

Main duties of the job

Diagnostics testing for Direct referrals and ENT. Blue tooth hearing aid fittings using Real Ear measurements. Hearing aid rehabilitation, complex hearing losses, Tinnitus treatment and Rehabilitation.

About us

We are committed to providing the best quality integrated care to our patients. To achieve this aim we need highly motivated staff who are united by common values and behaviours.

We believe our workforce is our greatest asset and we actively support our staff to develop their capabilities to the full, with a variety of learning and development opportunities.

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. We look forward to you joining us so that we can bring out your best.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check with barred lists, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Details
Date posted

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year pro rata (subject to job matching)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

209-A-26-8283156

Job locations

Congleton War

Memorial Hospital

Canal Road, Congleton

CW12 3AR

United Kingdom


Job description
Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job description
Job responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage Careers :: East Cheshire NHS Trust for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

We understand that some applicants may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in preparing their application. While this is not discouraged, it is essential to personalise this information, particularly your supporting information section as these tools cannot fully grasp the context or requirements of the job youre applying for. We kindly remind candidates that all submissions must be truthful and accurately reflect your own experiences and suitability for this role. Personal integrity and authenticity are central to our recruitment process and being a member of East Cheshire NHS Trust.

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • BSc in clinical Audiology or equivalent
  • British Association of Audiologists Membership
  • Full registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists/ Academy for Healthcare Science
Knowledge
Essential
  • Ability to perform all basic and some advanced audiological techniques
  • Adult audiological assessment
  • Knowledge and performance using MHAS guidelines
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Use of Audit base and its Applications
  • Experience of Tinnitus treatments and rehabilitation
Skills
Essential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Conflict resolution organisational skills including ability to prioritize work load and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
  • British Sign language level one (BSL)
  • ECDL qualification
Experience
Essential
  • Significant post qualification experience working as an Audiologist
Specific Job Requirment
Essential
  • Able to demonstrate empathy to patients
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Flexibility over location/pattern of work
  • Willing to travel to peripheral clinics as required
Other Requirments
Essential
  • Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.
Further Information
Essential
  • Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
  • BSc in clinical Audiology or equivalent
  • British Association of Audiologists Membership
  • Full registration with the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists/ Academy for Healthcare Science
Knowledge
Essential
  • Ability to perform all basic and some advanced audiological techniques
  • Adult audiological assessment
  • Knowledge and performance using MHAS guidelines
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Use of Audit base and its Applications
  • Experience of Tinnitus treatments and rehabilitation
Skills
Essential
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Conflict resolution organisational skills including ability to prioritize work load and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to work as part of a multi disciplinary team
Desirable
  • British Sign language level one (BSL)
  • ECDL qualification
Experience
Essential
  • Significant post qualification experience working as an Audiologist
Specific Job Requirment
Essential
  • Able to demonstrate empathy to patients
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Flexibility over location/pattern of work
  • Willing to travel to peripheral clinics as required
Other Requirments
Essential
  • Please provide any additional relevant information to support your application. Please note that this is a non-scoring question.
Further Information
Essential
  • Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details regarding the role requirements
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information
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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details
Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Congleton War

Memorial Hospital

Canal Road, Congleton

CW12 3AR

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details
Employer name

East Cheshire NHS Trust

Address

Congleton War

Memorial Hospital

Canal Road, Congleton

CW12 3AR

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.eastcheshire.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)