Senior Audiologist with certificate of sponsorship to the UK
Visa note
This position offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible candidates. However, applicants must verify their visa/work permit eligibility directly with the employer before applying. Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust welcomes international candidates but will assess each application individually.
Job Details
Job Title: Senior Audiologist
Company: Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Location: The Bridges Centre, Crow Wood Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 3LZ
Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year (Band 6, Agenda for Change)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
Application Deadline: 02 March 2026
Reference Number: C9835-HC25-093b
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated audiologist to join our busy Paediatric Audiology team. You will be 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 delivered from dedicated and purpose-built Paediatric audiology suites in a community setup covering the boroughs of Halton, St Helens & Knowsley.
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 successful candidate will have a BSc and/or MSc in Audiology (or equivalent) and will have AHCS/HCPC registration with relevant post-qualification experience.
About Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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. 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 Led: 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.
Job Description
Main Duties
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.
Key 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, and Otoacoustic Emissions.
- Complete audiological testing of babies referred following their newborn hearing screen, using Otoacoustic Emissions (OAEs) to detect cochlear function.
- Carry out otoscopy following BSA recommended procedures and identify any contraindications or indications for further procedures.
- Take accurate and safe impressions of the ear following BSA recommended procedures for impression taking.
- Manage hearing loss in infants and children, including dispensing, fitting and maintaining digital hearing aids.
- Carry out hearing aid repairs and maintenance.
- Carry out routine maintenance and calibration checks on audiological equipment.
- Write reports to relevant health professionals.
- Update national S4H database with results of hearing tests.
- Ensure adequate and smooth transition of children onto Adult Audiology Services.
Person Specification
Essential 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
Essential Experience
- NHS experience to include paediatric audiometric assessment including full range of behavioural audiometric tests
- Experience in managing infants and children with hearing loss
- Experience in carrying out audits and surveys within a clinical setup
- Excellent experience of paediatric hearing aid assessment, fitting and rehabilitation
Desirable Qualifications
- Good experience in paediatric diagnostic tests including OAEs
- Experience in audits and introduction of service developments
Essential Skills and Attributes
- Ability to carry out a full range of paediatric audiology diagnostic tests
- Ability to meet strict deadlines when necessary
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Ability to communicate sensitively and empathically
- Excellent team player
- Ability to keep accurate and legible patient records and statistical information
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of Clinical Governance
- Good IT skills
- Good organisational skills
Job Specific Requirements
- 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
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit the NHS Jobs website and search for reference number C9835-HC25-093b. When applying, please ensure you:
- Verify your eligibility to work in the UK with the employer
- Prepare your CV highlighting your relevant experience and qualifications
- Complete the application form with detailed information about your paediatric audiology experience
- Include details of your AHCS/HCPC registration
- Prepare a personal statement explaining your suitability for this role
- Contact Alison Rimmer (Alison.rimmer2@nhs.net) with any questions about the application process
Additional Information
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and 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.
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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see the NHS Careers website. 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.
Working in the UK as an International Healthcare Professional
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is one of the largest employers in the world and offers excellent career opportunities for international healthcare professionals. The NHS provides comprehensive healthcare services to the UK population and is funded by taxation.
For international audiologists, working in the NHS offers the opportunity to:
- Work in a world-class healthcare system with state-of-the-art facilities
- Access professional development and training opportunities
- Benefit from competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages
- Join a diverse workforce representing numerous cultures and nationalities
- Make a real difference to patients’ lives
Bridgewater Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation or age.
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Please note that flexible working will be considered for all roles. Unfortunately, we do not hold a sponsor licence for working Visas.