• Job Description

  Req#: C9835-HC25-006a?language=en&page=968&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Audiologist to join our busy Paediatric Audiology Department that provides a comprehensive audiology service for the paediatric population of Halton, St Helens & Knowsley. It is expected that you would assist in carrying out all the necessary work related to behavioural assessment, and rehabilitation of babies and children with hearing loss from 0-18 years. This post would be suited to a newly qualified audiologist looking to pursue a career in paediatric audiology. No paediatric experience is necessary as full training will be provided. The applicant must be registered or working towards registration with RCCP

  This is a great opportunity to join an excellent department with purpose built audiology suites fully equipped with the latest audiology equipment. The audiology team is highly motivated and very friendly.

  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 forward thinking department. We actively encourage and support further educational development, attendance at courses and conferences.

  Main duties of the job

  To be a member of a Multidisciplinary Team providing a comprehensive and integrated Community Service of Paediatric Audiology for babies, children and young adults.

  • To work closely with doctors and senior audiologists in clinics, performing a range of clinical tests and procedures for patients aged 0 to 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, this may involve inputting data from clinical test results.
  • Responsible for keeping a check on stock levels in order to maintain sufficient supplies of Audiology materials.
  • Assist more senior Audiologists in the operational management and administration of the department.

  About us

  Flexible working will be considered for all roles.

  Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.

  At Bridgewater, our PEOPLE values shape how we deliver our NHS services in your local community.

  They help us deliver our mission to improve local health and promote wellbeing in the communities we serve.

  After all, values are about people and they were created in partnership with our staff to reflect what they felt was important to them

  Here at Bridgewater our shared values flow through the organisation.

  P- Person-centred-We are passionate about individual needs and promote independence in the healthcare we provide..

  E- Empowered- We empower our people and encourage new ideas to deliver and create improvements in community care.

  O- Open and Honest -We behave in a way that develops relationships based on trust, openness, honesty and respect.

  P- Professional-We support our people, so everyone has the right skills and training to deliver outstanding patient care.

  L- Locally Lead -We are always learning about our communities and show great pride in being a local provider of health and care.

  E- Efficient -We use our resources wisely to provide sustainable and value for money healthcare for our patients.

  Details

  Date posted

  14 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £29,970 to £36,483 a year

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9835-HC25-006a

  Job locations

  The Bridges Learning Centre

  Crow Wood Lane

  Widnes

  WA8 3LZ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Duties and Responsibilities

  • To work closely with doctors and senior audiologists in clinics, performing a range of clinical tests and procedures for patients aged 0 to 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, this may involve inputting data from clinical test results.
  • Responsible for keeping a check on stock levels in order to maintain sufficient supplies of Audiology materials.

  Assist more senior Audiologists in the operational management and administration of the department.

  • Be able to carry out routine audiometric assessment for children above the age of four years with no other medical problems.
  • Assist with the more specialised tests, and with younger and more difficult to test children in clinics and in special schools.
  • Assist in hearing aid clinics.
  • Carry out urgent hearing aid repairs.

  Main clinical responsibilities:

  • Comprehensive pre-session preparation of the clinic.
  • Equipment calibration and safety checks.

  Maintain a high level of order and tidiness in the clinical area.

  Otoscopy examination of ears and the ability to recognise and identify simple and common pathologies of the ear canal, ear drum and middle ear which may have contraindications to a course of action, test or treatment.

  • General Audiometric tests, e.g. Pure Tone Audiometry and Impedance test.
  • Specialised Audiometric tests e.g. Otoacoustic emissions.
  • Behavioural audiometric tests of hearing for children e.g. Distraction testing, Performance testing, Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) and Speech Discrimination Tests.
  • Hearing aid assessment, evaluation, verification and repair including, Impression taking, Hearing aid test box measurement, Ear mould modification, REM and RECD measurements, Hearing aid questionnaires.

  Identify the need for and make further appointments for patients as required.

  All procedures carried out should be in accordance to agreed policies and procedures written by BSA, MCHAS, NHSP, the trust and the department.

  At all times strict hygiene procedures should be maintained when dealing with test equipment, hearing aid appliance, aural impression, or toys that have been in contact with patients.

  Assist senior Audiologists in the operational management and administration of the department as appropriate.

  Hearing aid postal repair duties to include checking, testing, fault finding and guarantee checking of faulty hearing aids and processing of ear moulds.

  Carrying out regular stock takes.

  • Receiving and registering new hearing aids for stock entry.
  • Take telephone enquiries from patients, parents/carers, health and education professionals and give advice as appropriate.

  Information and Data Responsibilities

  • To maintain thorough data and record-keeping of patient sessions. Ensure appropriate archiving of data onto computer record systems.

  • Maintain systems to monitor documentation including recording and storing all relevant information ensuring it is securely held and can be accessed easily.

  Information Governance

  Employees of the Trust must comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. The postholder must not; either during the course of their employment, or following termination of their employment, disclose any information relating to service users or employees, or of the lawful business practices, of the organisation.

  The postholder will be required, when and where appropriate to the role, to comply with the processing of requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000

  The postholder must comply with Trust policies that protect the information assets of the organisation from unauthorised disclosure, modification, destruction, inappropriate access or use and must pay due regard to the requirements of the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice.

  The postholder will be responsible for maintaining the clinical and or corporate records that fall within the remit of this role to the standards in Trust records management polices, and data quality processes and standards.

  Health & Safety

  Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the postholder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

  Mental Capacity Act 2005

  The Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to all Trust staff. It is the responsibility of every person to ensure that they keep up to date with the Act and that the delivery of patient care/services are conducted in line with local and national policy and the MCA Code of Practice.

  Safeguarding is Everyones Business

  The Trust has a responsibility to ensure that all children / young people and adults are adequately safeguarded and protected. As a consequence, all Trust employees are required to adhere to national and local safeguarding policies / procedures and to act upon any concerns in accordance with them.

  Infection Control

  It is Trust policy to reduce the risk of Healthcare Associated Infection by having in place Infection Prevention and Control Policies. These policies must be adhered to by all staff to ensure patients are cared for in a clean environment and receive the highest standards of clinical care.

  Smoke Free NHS

  The NHS is Smoke - Free. Smoking is not permitted on any of our premises or the surrounding land including car parking facilities.

  Training

  The postholder must attend any training that is identified as mandatory to their role.

  The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and are intended to give an overview of the range and type of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements of the postholder.

  Equality, Diversity & Human Rights

  It is the responsibility of every person to act in ways to support equality and diversity and to respect human rights, working within the spirit and detail of legislation including the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and aims to challenge discrimination, promote equality and respect human rights.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Duties and Responsibilities

  • To work closely with doctors and senior audiologists in clinics, performing a range of clinical tests and procedures for patients aged 0 to 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, this may involve inputting data from clinical test results.
  • Responsible for keeping a check on stock levels in order to maintain sufficient supplies of Audiology materials.

  Assist more senior Audiologists in the operational management and administration of the department.

  • Be able to carry out routine audiometric assessment for children above the age of four years with no other medical problems.
  • Assist with the more specialised tests, and with younger and more difficult to test children in clinics and in special schools.
  • Assist in hearing aid clinics.
  • Carry out urgent hearing aid repairs.

  Main clinical responsibilities:

  • Comprehensive pre-session preparation of the clinic.
  • Equipment calibration and safety checks.

  Maintain a high level of order and tidiness in the clinical area.

  Otoscopy examination of ears and the ability to recognise and identify simple and common pathologies of the ear canal, ear drum and middle ear which may have contraindications to a course of action, test or treatment.

  • General Audiometric tests, e.g. Pure Tone Audiometry and Impedance test.
  • Specialised Audiometric tests e.g. Otoacoustic emissions.
  • Behavioural audiometric tests of hearing for children e.g. Distraction testing, Performance testing, Visual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA) and Speech Discrimination Tests.
  • Hearing aid assessment, evaluation, verification and repair including, Impression taking, Hearing aid test box measurement, Ear mould modification, REM and RECD measurements, Hearing aid questionnaires.

  Identify the need for and make further appointments for patients as required.

  All procedures carried out should be in accordance to agreed policies and procedures written by BSA, MCHAS, NHSP, the trust and the department.

  At all times strict hygiene procedures should be maintained when dealing with test equipment, hearing aid appliance, aural impression, or toys that have been in contact with patients.

  Assist senior Audiologists in the operational management and administration of the department as appropriate.

  Hearing aid postal repair duties to include checking, testing, fault finding and guarantee checking of faulty hearing aids and processing of ear moulds.

  Carrying out regular stock takes.

  • Receiving and registering new hearing aids for stock entry.
  • Take telephone enquiries from patients, parents/carers, health and education professionals and give advice as appropriate.

  Information and Data Responsibilities

  • To maintain thorough data and record-keeping of patient sessions. Ensure appropriate archiving of data onto computer record systems.

  • Maintain systems to monitor documentation including recording and storing all relevant information ensuring it is securely held and can be accessed easily.

  Information Governance

  Employees of the Trust must comply with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998. The postholder must not; either during the course of their employment, or following termination of their employment, disclose any information relating to service users or employees, or of the lawful business practices, of the organisation.

  The postholder will be required, when and where appropriate to the role, to comply with the processing of requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000

  The postholder must comply with Trust policies that protect the information assets of the organisation from unauthorised disclosure, modification, destruction, inappropriate access or use and must pay due regard to the requirements of the NHS Confidentiality Code of Practice.

  The postholder will be responsible for maintaining the clinical and or corporate records that fall within the remit of this role to the standards in Trust records management polices, and data quality processes and standards.

  Health & Safety

  Compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 the postholder is required to fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions. This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards, and a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions.

  Mental Capacity Act 2005

  The Mental Capacity Act 2005 applies to all Trust staff. It is the responsibility of every person to ensure that they keep up to date with the Act and that the delivery of patient care/services are conducted in line with local and national policy and the MCA Code of Practice.

  Safeguarding is Everyones Business

  The Trust has a responsibility to ensure that all children / young people and adults are adequately safeguarded and protected. As a consequence, all Trust employees are required to adhere to national and local safeguarding policies / procedures and to act upon any concerns in accordance with them.

  Infection Control

  It is Trust policy to reduce the risk of Healthcare Associated Infection by having in place Infection Prevention and Control Policies. These policies must be adhered to by all staff to ensure patients are cared for in a clean environment and receive the highest standards of clinical care.

  Smoke Free NHS

  The NHS is Smoke - Free. Smoking is not permitted on any of our premises or the surrounding land including car parking facilities.

  Training

  The postholder must attend any training that is identified as mandatory to their role.

  The range of duties and responsibilities outlined above are indicative only and are intended to give an overview of the range and type of duties that will be allocated. They are subject to modification in the light of changing service demands and the development requirements of the postholder.

  Equality, Diversity & Human Rights

  It is the responsibility of every person to act in ways to support equality and diversity and to respect human rights, working within the spirit and detail of legislation including the Equality Act 2010 and the Human Rights Act 1998. The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and aims to challenge discrimination, promote equality and respect human rights.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc/MSc Audiology or equivalent e.g., BTEC in MPPM, BAAT Parts 1 and 2 and HNC MPPM
  • Registered with ACHS or working towards

  Skills & Attributes

  Essential

  • Basic computing skills including use of Patient Management Systems e.g. Auditbase
  • Flexible approach to work with a positive attitude
  • Good time management
  • Good team player
  • Good communication skills
  • Reliable and punctual

  Desirable

  • British Sign language level one (BSL)

  Job Specific Requirements

  Essential

  • Flexibility over location/ pattern of work
  • Able to travel to peripheral clinics throughout Halton, St Helens & Knowsley and to travel across the wider Trust footprint to meet the needs of the service.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Basic knowledge of audiological testing and assessments including hearing aid fitting and patient management

  Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of paediatric audiology tests
  • Experience in NHSP

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • BSc/MSc Audiology or equivalent e.g., BTEC in MPPM, BAAT Parts 1 and 2 and HNC MPPM
  • Registered with ACHS or working towards

  Skills & Attributes

  Essential

  • Basic computing skills including use of Patient Management Systems e.g. Auditbase
  • Flexible approach to work with a positive attitude
  • Good time management
  • Good team player
  • Good communication skills
  • Reliable and punctual

  Desirable

  • British Sign language level one (BSL)

  Job Specific Requirements

  Essential

  • Flexibility over location/ pattern of work
  • Able to travel to peripheral clinics throughout Halton, St Helens & Knowsley and to travel across the wider Trust footprint to meet the needs of the service.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Basic knowledge of audiological testing and assessments including hearing aid fitting and patient management

  Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of paediatric audiology tests
  • Experience in NHSP

  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

  Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Bridges Learning Centre

  Crow Wood Lane

  Widnes

  WA8 3LZ

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://bridgewater.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  The Bridges Learning Centre

  Crow Wood Lane

  Widnes

  WA8 3LZ

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://bridgewater.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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