Job summary
Band 5 Audiologist Manchester Foundation Trust (MFT).
3 posts available, Permanent
We are looking for dynamic audiologists/healthcare scientists to join our audiology team in Manchester. We are located across the city with departments at Manchester Royal Infirmary, North Manchester General, Trafford General, Withington Hospital and community sites. The service is unique in providing all aspects of audiology for adults and children under a unified city-wide structure and within one hospital Trust. We are located in a purpose built facilities with state of the art equipment. We provide a number of specialist regional and supra-regional services including cochlear implants and bone conduction devices and we attract complex cases from throughout the region and through our close working with ENT. Your main role will be in adult audiology services but there are opportunities within MFT to gain experience in all aspects of adult and paediatric audiology Further training will be provided as needed.
Successful candidates should have a BSc or PTP in Audiology or Healthcare Science and recognised registration.
Main duties of the job
Working at MFT, your main role will be in adult audiology, hearing assessment and hearing rehabilitation with hearing devices. You will have opportunity to assist in paediatric audiology clinics
About us
Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) and become part of a 30,000 plus strong team, delivering exceptional care to over 1 million people every year. As the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe, we are forward-thinking, committed to clinical excellence and driven to deliver innovation, and continuous improvement.
Whether you're beginning your career or taking the next step, MFT offers a stimulating and supportive environment where your contribution truly matters. Our Hive Electronic Patient Record system enables safer, smarter, and more efficient ways of working - empowering you to deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients.You'll be part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary community, working alongside professionals from a wide range of clinical backgrounds. Together, we push boundaries, share knowledge, and deliver care that transforms lives.
At MFT, you'll find a workplace where everyone is respected, supported, and encouraged to thrive. We offer clear clinical pathways for professional development, helping you grow your skills and achieve your ambitions.
Your journey at MFT is more than a job - it's an opportunity to make a lasting impact. We'll support you as you shape the future of healthcare, one patient at a time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.
Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place
To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place. This welcoming onestop hub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others. Youll also find practical hints and tips for submitting a great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.
To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the Supporting Documents section and once opened, you can where either scan QR code or click on the link provided.
Closing vacancy listings early
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application
Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor our patients, our communities, and each other.As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.
Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or diploma in Audiology or Neurosensory Sciences (Audiology) with clinical competency or equivalent
- BAAT I and II
- Registration with RCCP/AHCS as an audiologist or HCPC as a clinical scientist (please note that registration as a Registered hearing aid dispenser with HCPC alone is not sufficient for this post)
- Maintenance of continual professional development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in an Audiology setting or equivalent
- Experience of dealing with the general public
- Knowledge and understanding of professional policies and procedures
Desirable
- Past experience in an NHS background
- Experience with training and development of junior members of staff
- Experience of working in a UKAS accredited service
- Experience of providing hearing services to AQP standards
- British Sign language stage 1
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of audiological tests independently.
- Experience of fitting and verifying the fit of a range of digital hearing aids
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a work environment
- Good oral/written communication skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good persuasive and motivational skills for dealing with children and adults with hearing loss and communication difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of paediatric audiology
- Experience of bone anchored hearing devices
- Experience of cochlear implants
- Ability to assist with stock control on computerised system
- Car driver /owner for domiciliary visits
- Experience of paediatric audiology
Other
Essential
- Good IT skills - experience using Microsoft office and / or patient management systems
- Able to work flexibly over a 6 day period
- Ability to work across multiple sites and clinical locations
- Ability to diffuse conflict
Desirable
- Familiar with using Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- BSc or diploma in Audiology or Neurosensory Sciences (Audiology) with clinical competency or equivalent
- BAAT I and II
- Registration with RCCP/AHCS as an audiologist or HCPC as a clinical scientist (please note that registration as a Registered hearing aid dispenser with HCPC alone is not sufficient for this post)
- Maintenance of continual professional development
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working in an Audiology setting or equivalent
- Experience of dealing with the general public
- Knowledge and understanding of professional policies and procedures
Desirable
- Past experience in an NHS background
- Experience with training and development of junior members of staff
- Experience of working in a UKAS accredited service
- Experience of providing hearing services to AQP standards
- British Sign language stage 1
Skills
Essential
- Ability to perform a wide range of audiological tests independently.
- Experience of fitting and verifying the fit of a range of digital hearing aids
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in a work environment
- Good oral/written communication skills.
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good persuasive and motivational skills for dealing with children and adults with hearing loss and communication difficulties
Desirable
- Experience of paediatric audiology
- Experience of bone anchored hearing devices
- Experience of cochlear implants
- Ability to assist with stock control on computerised system
- Car driver /owner for domiciliary visits
- Experience of paediatric audiology
Other
Essential
- Good IT skills - experience using Microsoft office and / or patient management systems
- Able to work flexibly over a 6 day period
- Ability to work across multiple sites and clinical locations
- Ability to diffuse conflict
Desirable
- Familiar with using Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets
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).
