Associate Audiologist Trainee Post
Job overview
The Audiology service based at Chesterfield Royal Hospital is under going some exciting new developments and as a result we are offering the opportunity for two successful applicants to train as Associate Audiologists.
This is a 15 month apprenticeship course and upon successful completion of the training you will achieve a band 4 position within the department as an Associate Audiologist.
Main duties of the job
As an Associate Audiologist you will perform hearing tests on ENT clinics, fit digital hearing aids and support junior members of the Audiology team as well as working alongside Audiologists within the Trust and at some community locations across North Derbyshire.
Working for our organisation
Our vision: Exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people.
Our mission: To bring our people communities and partners together – providing care we can all be proud of. We all play a part in achieving this, by living up to the values we promise to our patients and each other. As members of staff, we will be guided by our Proud to CARE values:
COMPASSION – treating everyone with kindness – welcoming diversity and inclusion, considering individual needs and challenging inappropriate behaviours outside of our values.
AMBITION – Aspiring to be the best – reaching high standards, providing exceptional care and services; and achieving measurable improvements in people’s health and wellbeing
RESPECT – Valuing and appreciating everyone – listening, learning and acting on their experiences, being open and honest; and recognising that working with others brings benefits.
ENCOURAGEMENT – Opportunities for all – supporting education and development, helping people to bring their improvement ideas to life and speak-up; and getting everyone involved in our future.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments section on this page. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are, along with the criteria that are required for the role.
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Person specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential criteria- 1 x Level 3 qualification e.g. an A level, B’Tec level 3 or equivalent in science
- 5 x Level 2 qualification including Maths and English grade 4 or above e.g. GCSE grade C or above
- Equivalent demonstrable knowledge or experience
- Experiential learning within a science or healthcare setting
Experience
Essential criteria- Experience of communicating with the public
- Previous experience of working in healthcare
- Experience in a customer care role
- Volunteering in a caring role
- Experience of communicating with a person with a hearing loss
Skills & Knowledge
Essential criteria- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
Personal Attributes
Essential criteria- Professional appearance
- Professional manner
- Reliable
- Adaptable
- Effective team member
- Working towards becoming a car driver with a full current driving licence when qualified (for disabled applicants’ suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed, if necessary
- Holds a full current driving licence (for disabled applicants suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed, if necessary).
Flexible Working
If you're looking for flexible or predictable working arrangements, please speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate this. If it works for our service and patients, we will do our best to make it work for you.
COVID19 Vaccination
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring the safety of all our staff and patients therefore encourages and supports staff to be vaccinated against COVID19 as this remains the best line of defence against the virus.
UK Points-based immigration system
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the United Kingdom (UK) are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. Please note that from 1 January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route.Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Overseas applicants applying for entry clearance into the UK must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided in continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead, which is cheaper to apply for and you do not need to pay the annual immigration health surcharge.
Communications
Communications throughout the application process will be via e-mail therefore please check your e-mail account and Trac account regularly. References are also requested by email (where possible). Therefore to speed up the recruitment process please provide an email address for all referees when completing your application form.
If you require any support in completing the application form, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Support Services team on 01246 513177 and we will be happy to provide assistance.
Please see the attached documents and links in relation to working for Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. In particular, the general conditions of employment and benefits of working for the trust.
This role is part of the integrated health and social care community across Derbyshire, where there are many opportunities to work across different locations and providers developing new and different skills. Whilst this role is initially based in Chesterfield there may be future opportunities to be based at different locations within the health and social care community which we may talk to you about in the future.
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