Job summary An opportunity has arisen for a Part Time Highly Specialist Audiology Practitioner (Band 7), within the ENT directorate at University Hospitals of Liverpool Group NHS Foundation Trust (Broadgreen Site). The post holder willprovide comprehensive assessment and rehabilitation of adults with balance problems using a full range of diagnostic balance equipment. In addition, you will be part of the clinic providing hearing assessment and rehabilitation to adults with complex hearing needs You will be working within a large and vibrant team of audiologists, assistant audiologists and administration staff. You will have a specialist knowledge and experience of balance assessment and rehabilitation and have an interest in providing adult audiology services for patients with more complex hearing needs. Additional training and support will be given where required. The successful candidate will be educated to MSc level in Audiology or equivalent and registered with AHCS or HCPC. The post holder will be expected to take a role in training and mentorship for students from the HEI, Audiology Practitioners, junior medical staff and other professional groups and school work placements. Evidence of recent leadership training is desirable. The post holder will be proactive and resilient and have the skills to lead and mentor a team of Audiologists and Clerical staff. They will be expected to promote our Audiology Services to maintain a first class local and national reputation. Main duties of the job Vestibular assessment and rehabilitation, including comprehensive history take. VNG, vHIT, Vestibular Rehabilitation, testing and treatment for BPPV, caloric testing and VEMP testing. Ability to create and complete reports in a timely manner. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports and to follow protocols and make onward referrals where necessary. Relevant practical knowledge and experience. Patient handling, counselling and all necessary skills involved in adult working. About us Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust comprises Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital & Royal Liverpool University Hospital. We are part of NHS University Hospitals of Liverpool Group, formed on 1 Nov 2024 from the coming together of LUHFT and Liverpool Women's NHS Foundation Trust. The Group was born from a shared aim to improve the care we provide our patients. UHLG is one of the largest employers in the region, with over 16,800 colleagues dedicated to caring for our communities - from birth and beyond. For the 630,000 people across Merseyside, we are their local NHS. We provide general and emergency hospital care, alongside highly specialised regional services for more than two million people in the North West. Aintree University Hospital is the single receiving site for adult major trauma patients in Cheshire and Merseyside and hosts a number of regional services including an award-winning stroke facility. Broadgreen Hospital is home to elective surgical, diagnostic and treatment services, together with specialist patient rehabilitation. Liverpool Women's Hospital specialises in the health of women and babies, delivering over 7,200 babies in the UK's largest single site maternity hospital each year. The Royal Liverpool University Hospital is the largest hospital in the country to provide inpatients with 100% single bedrooms and focuses on complex planned care and specialist services. For roles at Liverpool Women's, visit their careers page. Date posted 23 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 287-ASUR-54-25 Job locations Audiology Department Broadgreen Hospital Thomas Drive Liverpool L14 3LB Job description Job responsibilities Main duties of the job Vestibular assessment and rehabilitation, including comprehensive history take. VNG, vHIT, Vestibular Rehabilitation, testing and treatment for BPPV, caloric testing and VEMP testing. Ability to create and complete reports in a timely manner. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports and to follow protocols and make onward red flag referrals where necessary. Relevant practical knowledge and experience. Patient handling, counselling and all necessary skills involved in adult working. You will be a member of a Multidisciplinary Team within the Audiology service. Job description Job responsibilities Main duties of the job Vestibular assessment and rehabilitation, including comprehensive history take. VNG, vHIT, Vestibular Rehabilitation, testing and treatment for BPPV, caloric testing and VEMP testing. Ability to create and complete reports in a timely manner. Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports and to follow protocols and make onward red flag referrals where necessary. Relevant practical knowledge and experience. Patient handling, counselling and all necessary skills involved in adult working. You will be a member of a Multidisciplinary Team within the Audiology service. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters Degree level or equivalent AHCS registration or equivalent Experience Essential Experience in advanced audiological procedures Experienced in advanced audiological techniques in a modernised service Experience of supervising junior staff Knowledge Essential I.T. Literate Skills Essential Excellent communication and influencing skills Competent in the analysis of specialised test results and able to develop and manage highly specialised patient care plans Able to manage case load of self and others Ability to meet targets Person Specification Qualifications Essential Masters Degree level or equivalent AHCS registration or equivalent Experience Essential Experience in advanced audiological procedures Experienced in advanced audiological techniques in a modernised service Experience of supervising junior staff Knowledge Essential I.T. Literate Skills Essential Excellent communication and influencing skills Competent in the analysis of specialised test results and able to develop and manage highly specialised patient care plans Able to manage case load of self and others Ability to meet targets 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship 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). Employer details Employer name Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Address Audiology Department Broadgreen Hospital Thomas Drive Liverpool L14 3LB Employer's website https://www.liverpoolft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)