Paediatric Audiologist


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£39,959 to £48,117 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wigan, WN2 5NG
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Work according to national and local guidelines, noting any deviation with justification in the childs records. Perform diagnostic assessment of the hearing of children and analyse the results Perform pure tone audiometry, using air conduction and bone conduction Test pre-school children via Distraction testing. Visual re-enforcement, audiometry (VRA), Performance testing, Manchester picture testing, Speech testing, testing of middle ear function using tympanometry, OAE's Complete audiological testing of babies that are referred following their newborn hearing screen, using Otoacoustic emissions (OAEs) and Diagnostic ABR if area of speciality Carry out Otoscopy following BSA recommended procedures. Be able to identify normal and abnormal ears. Identifies any contraindications for any further procedures e.g. tympanometry and impressions To arrange and advise referral to other professionals for treatment / management when required e.g. referral to ENT nurse or GP for treatment of an infection Take accurate and safe impressions of the ear following BSA recommended procedures for impression taking. Perform Otoscopy to identify any contra indications To carry out ordering of ear moulds using Organisational ordering system in order to ensure moulds are available for next appointment Carry out comprehensive repair sessions to hearing aids Dispense, fit and maintain digital hearing aids, using MCHAS guidelines and protocols Complete reviews of hearing aid use and fitting. Identifies the benefit of the hearing aid, satisfaction with the aid and use this information to adapt programs, settings and take further rehabilitation measures. Carry out assessments on hearing aid users. Perform Otoscopy to identify any abnormal ear conditions so that appropriate referrals for treatment can be made. Fit and programme digital hearing aids. Identify children with atypical of abnormal ear conditions and refer on. Carry out routine maintenance and calibration checks on audiological equipment, reporting faults and arranging for repair when necessary. Maintains accurate recording of results and updates patient records. Write reports to allied hearing professionals when required Performs correct and valid use of diagnostic and assessment equipment and specialised audiological computer software. Updates national eSP database with results of hearing tests following referral from neonatal hearing screening team Ensures adequate and smooth transition of children onto adult Audiology Services, via a Transition Clinic.

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