Job summary
Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week
We are looking for one full-time Specialist Practitioner in Audiology to join our multi-skilled team on a fixed-term basis for 12 months to start in June 2026. The successful candidate should be able to offer a range of basic and specialist audiological assessment/rehabilitation techniques in adults and/or paediatrics. Experience in bone conduction hearing implants would be desirable for this role, although training can be provided.
The successful candidate will have knowledge/understanding of relevant professional policies and procedures and an up-to-date appropriate record of clinical competence. The successful candidate will also have knowledge of clinical governance, audit and service improvement processes.
The post holder will be expected to have professional registration with AHCS/HCPC.
The Audiology Service is based at the Countess of Chester Hospital and is delivered by a multi-skilled team of scientists, audiologists, assistant audiologists and administrators. The department delivers a comprehensive adult rehab service including adults with complex needs, tinnitus and hearing therapy services. A full paediatric assessment and rehab service is provided including the Newborn Hearing Screening Team. A diagnostic audiovestibular service is provided and we are a regional centre for Bone Conduction Hearing Implants.
Main duties of the job
- To perform autonomously and take a supervisory role in a broad range of routine and complex technical activities within audiology.
- Delivering all technical work through skilled performance of a broad range of work and activities, the majority of which are complex and non-routine.
- The role requires formulating individualised care plans for individuals with a hearing loss, working within in/out patients, acute and community Audiology, GP direct referrals for hearing aids and domiciliary visits.
- This role also includes some line management responsibilities and mentoring of junior staff.
About us
The Trust's services are provided from three locations: o The Countess of Chester Hospital: providing 473 general and acute beds. o Ellesmere Port Hospital: providing 60 beds as a rehabilitation, intermediate and outpatient facility. o Tarporley War Memorial Hospital: a base for community services which serve the local rural population. The Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust employs 5,964 staff (headcount) to provide care and treatment to a population of over 400,000 people living in Chester and West Cheshire which includes Ellesmere Port and Neston as well as the Deeside area of Flintshire. The Trust works collaboratively within the wider Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care System. Due to its location on the border with North Wales, the Trust also works closely with the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board. The Trust treats patients from England and some parts of Wales. During 2024/2025, there were approximately 643,000 patient attendances (inpatient, A&E, outpatient and diagnostic) ranging from a simple outpatient appointment to major cancer surgery
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the essential criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer YES to the question: Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service.Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costswill be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or equivalent.
- Successful completion of CCC clinical training qualification or equivalent
- Registration with RCCP or HCPC and hold an up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Study to a higher level is desirable; MSc, advanced course in Audiology, management and/or the HTS or equivalent.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Expertise in advanced audiological test procedures and rehabilitation for a specialist field.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant professional policies and procedures.
- Experience of working in a NHS Audiology department.
- A minimum of 2 years clinical experience post qualification.
- Experience in training, supervising and mentoring junior staff.
Desirable
- Knowledge of wide range of NHS amplification options, including digital hearing aids, CROS aids and BAHA.
- Knowledge/experience of advanced specialist fields
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc Audiology or equivalent.
- Successful completion of CCC clinical training qualification or equivalent
- Registration with RCCP or HCPC and hold an up to date CPD portfolio
Desirable
- Study to a higher level is desirable; MSc, advanced course in Audiology, management and/or the HTS or equivalent.
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Expertise in advanced audiological test procedures and rehabilitation for a specialist field.
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant professional policies and procedures.
- Experience of working in a NHS Audiology department.
- A minimum of 2 years clinical experience post qualification.
- Experience in training, supervising and mentoring junior staff.
Desirable
- Knowledge of wide range of NHS amplification options, including digital hearing aids, CROS aids and BAHA.
- Knowledge/experience of advanced specialist fields
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.
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.
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).
