Senior Audiologist (Paediatric/Adult)

Job summary
Senior Audiologist (Paediatric/Adult) Band 6 - Permanent Role

As a dual role (80% Paeds, 20% Adults) the post holder will be providing direct patient care to our Paediatric and Adult population. In doing so, you will implement programmes of care required to support and manage their hearing needs. It is crucial that the post holder works within their sphere of competence and knowledge in relation to Paediatric and Adult pathways, including Transition (16-21yr old). The post holder will work within a range of procedures and pathways in which they have competence and experience to ensure a streamlined care plan is provided for patients/carers and their families. The post holder will also support the other team members and students (work-based mentor). In addition to the clinical role, the post holder will be directly involved in the department quality management process and clinical audit. The post holder will be expected to complete relevant M level modules in relation to the role.

Main duties of the job

• Assisting in the day to day running of the Audiology Service to ensure ENT clinics, outreach clinics and adult/paediatric clinics operate effectively
• Assisting the Lead Paed Audiologist in the provision of the Paediatric service and ensuring national guidelines are adhered to
• To complete Diagnostic ABR testing/Diagnostic OAE's for patients referred via NHSP or Paediatric Dept, ensuring a robust care plan is in place to support patient/carers and their families
• To complete both routine/complex hearing assessments for the paediatric population
• Responsible for the provision of the Transition service (16-21yr old) in conjunction with the Lead Paed Audiologist
• Working independently providing a specialist diagnostic and rehab service for adults/paediatric patients, including those with physical or learning difficulties
• Responsible for management of own patients, formulating and delivering care plans for patients
• Fitting Hearing Aids to adults/paediatric patients including rehab and support to the patient/carers and their families
• To be competent in hearing aid verification to maintain best outcomes for the patients
• To follow national guidelines re otoscopy, tymps and audiometry, and recognise when referrals to other agencies are required (ENT)
• To discuss environmental aids and hearing aid accessories to improve patient experience, including referral to Social Services

About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside and Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health and care partners.

Our values and behaviours

• Compassion
• Accountability
• Respect
• Excellence

We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.

We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ and Disabled people.

Benefits
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.

Details
Date posted: 26 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 6
Salary: £39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number: 245-AHP6AUD-10-26
Closing date: 09 November 2026

Person Specification
Qualifications

• Essential: BSc in Audiology or the equivalent professional qualification (ONC/HNC BTEC in Medical Physics and Physiological Measurements with a Professional Qualification in Audiology (BAAT Part I and II))
• Essential: HCPC/AHCS Registration
• Essential: Evidence of continuing personal development (CPD)
• Desirable: MSc in Clinical Audiology or evidence of further education
• Desirable: Higher training scheme qualification
• Desirable: Clinical Educators qualification

Experience

• Essential: Experience of working in Paediatric, Transition and Adult clinical area
• Essential: Experience of organising and prioritising own workload
• Essential: Experience of working as part of a team
• Essential: Experience of testing and supporting complex adult caseload using appropriate techniques/equipment e.g. Adults, Dementia, ALD
• Essential: Experience of using Auditbase

Knowledge

• Essential: Knowledge and understanding of general responsibilities related to patient information and record keeping
• Essential: Evidence of the ability to formulate treatment plans and record outcome measures for routine patients
• Essential: Understanding of Paediatric and Adult quality standards
• Essential: Evidence of professional development and knowledge

Skills

• Essential: Clinical skills re assessment, treatment and diagnosis of a range of hearing conditions relating to adults
• Essential: Ability to perform and analyse a wide range of specialized audiological hearing tests and questionnaires
• Essential: Competent IT skills e.g. word processing, email, databases
• Essential: Effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication skills including communicating factual information to patients/carers
• Essential: Effective team leadership and organisational skills with the ability to provide clinical education to both student and newly qualified audiologists
• Essential: Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills

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. 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.

UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer details
Employer name: Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Tameside Hospital, Fountain Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL6 9RW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.tamesidehospital.nhs.uk/

For questions about the job, contact:
Audiology Service Manager, Stephanie Brindle, stephanie.brindle@tgh.nhs.uk, 01619226384

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.