Senior Paediatric Audiologist in Warrington

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated audiologist to join our busy team. You will be part of our Paediatric Audiology team, taking the next steps in developing great community services and ensuring that everything we do is based around our aim of quality first and foremost.

The service is being delivered from dedicated and purpose-built Paediatric audiology suites in a community setup covering the boroughs of Halton, St Helens, Knowsley & Warrington. The applicant must be an experienced Audiologist with a good knowledge of Paediatric Audiology Hearing Assessments. This experience must have been obtained from working within the NHS within the last two years. The applicant is expected to be progressing within their career and aspiring to increase their skills and expertise in the field. The successful candidate will have a BSc and/or MSc in Audiology (or equivalent) and will have AHCS/HCPC registration with relevant post-qualification experience.

This is a great opportunity to join an excellent department fully equipped with the latest equipment working a 9-day fortnight. The work is community-based; therefore, it is essential that the successful candidate is able to travel throughout the organisation to meet the requirements of the role.

We are a friendly, forward-thinking department. We actively encourage and support further educational development, attendance at courses/conferences.

Main duties of the job:

• To work closely with senior audiologists in clinics, performing a range of clinical tests and procedures for patients aged 0-18 years of age as appropriate.
• To prepare clinic rooms ready for testing including the necessary calibration checks of equipment.
• To maintain accurate and confidential patient records in line with department and trust policies, including inputting data from clinical test results.
• Arrange referral to other professionals for treatment/management when required, following local and national guidance.
• Responsible for keeping a check on stock levels to maintain sufficient supplies of Audiology materials.

Flexible working will be considered for all roles. Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.

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Details:

• Date posted: 05 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 6
• Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: C9835-HC25-093e
• Job locations: The Bridges Centre, Crow Wood Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 3LZ, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic hearing assessment on pre-school and school-age children and analyse the results, including Pure Tone Audiometry (PTA), Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA), Performance testing, Speech discrimination testing, Tests of middle ear function using tympanometry, Otoacoustic Emissions.
• Complete audiological testing of babies that are referred following their newborn hearing screen, using Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs) to detect cochlear function.
• Carry out otoscopy following BSA recommended procedures to identify any contraindications or indications for further procedures e.g. tympanometry and aural impression taking.
• Identify atypical or abnormal ear conditions and make appropriate onward referrals.
• Take accurate and safe impressions of the ear following BSA recommended procedures for impression taking.
• Manage hearing loss in infants and children, dispense, fit and maintain digital hearing aids, using MCHAS guidelines and protocols.
• Use probe microphone measurements to verify hearing aids to prescription targets and carry out reviews with hearing aid users.
• Carry out hearing aid repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate recording of results and update patient records. Write reports to relevant health professionals.
• Ensure adequate and smooth transition of children onto Adult Audiology Services, via a Transition Clinic.
• Responsible for maintaining own workload, prioritising referrals, and planning work for junior staff.
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet the needs of children with complex needs and adapt test procedures based on the needs of the child.
• Organise testing and hearing aid management in outreach clinics and schools, ensuring all necessary portable equipment is available.
• Collaborate with Audiology Lead to ensure an efficient and effective Audiology department.
• Monitor hearing aid stock and advise senior staff/management on re-ordering requirements.

Communication:

• Work and communicate effectively and courteously with patients, colleagues, public and members of the directorate and the trust.
• Maintain hospital and departmental records, including provision of patient reports as necessary.
• Ability to adapt communication in order to instruct infants and children, including those with complex needs, during behavioural hearing assessment using appropriate language.
• Communicate effectively with deaf and hard of hearing patients and families.
• Demonstrate sensitivity and awareness when imparting bad news e.g. sudden hearing loss or deterioration of existing hearing loss.

Professional:

• Active participant in Trust research projects involving children with hearing loss.
• Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Maintain professional standards and protocols without supervision.
• Ensure continuing professional development.

Person Specification:

• Qualifications: BSc/MSc Audiology or equivalent e.g., BTEC in MPPM, BAAT Parts 1 and 2 and HNC MPPM. Registered with AHCS/HCPC or working towards.
• Experience: NHS experience to include paediatric audiometric assessment including full range of behavioural audiometric tests. Experience in managing infants and children with hearing loss.
• Skills and Attributes: Ability to carry out a full range of paediatric audiology diagnostic tests. Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Job Specific Requirements: Flexibility over location/pattern of work. Able to travel to peripheral clinics throughout Halton, St Helens & Knowsley.