Specialist Vestibular And Paediatric Audiologist

Employer Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Manchester Royal Infirmary Town Manchester Salary £38,682 - £46,580 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 15/01/2026 23:59

Band 6 Specialist vestibular and paediatric audiologist - Manchester Royal Infirmary - Full-time, permanent post

We are looking for a dynamic audiologist/healthcare scientist to join our audiology team at Manchester Royal Infirmary. The Audiology department is unique in providing all hearing and balance services for adults and children under one management structure and within one hospital Trust. The department provides a number of specialist regional and supra-regional services including bone conduction hearing devices and cochlear implants.

The service attracts complex cases from throughout the region and through our close working with ENT and other medical professions within the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. We have UKAS accreditation for adult, paediatric and balance services.

Successful candidates should have a BSc / PTP or STP in Audiology or equivalent levels of training, and an interest and experience working in assessment and rehabilitation both in vestibular and paediatric audiology. Further training will be provided as needed.

For informal enquiries please contact David Jay, Clinical lead for balance in audiology by email [email protected]

The role is split between working in the vestibular and paediatric audiology teams.

The vestibular portion includes a mixture of vestibular assessment using vHIT, VNG, VEMPs, Calorics and non-routine tests such as rotatory chair and SVINT, as well as assessing and managing BPPV. It also includes routine vestibular rehabilitation for patients with vestibulopathies, vestibular migraine and PPPD.

The paediatric portion of the role involves working in hearing assessment and hearing aids in routine and complex paediatric patient groups, performing complex diagnostic tests of hearing, applying scientific knowledge in the evaluation of results and making specialist clinical decisions concerning the patient’s management

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.

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification.

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