Apprentice Associate Audiologist - NHS - ref. h0976023
Job overview
An exciting developmental role opportunity has arisen within the Audiology Department. The Audiology Associate Apprentice will work towards progression into the post of Associate Audiologist through successful completion of the Hearing Aid Dispenser Apprenticeship (Level 5) at De Montfort University.This programme usually takes 18 months to complete during which you will be participating in training, development and on-going review activities.
At the end of the programme, the Audiology Associate apprentice will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as an Associate Audiologist, which is a clinical role enabling service delivery within the Audiology service.
You must meet the minimum eligibility requirements to apply -- Can be any age post full-time education (16+)
- Cannot already be on an Apprenticeship or any Government funded training
- Cannot have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area. There needs to be significant new learning.
- Has been a UK resident for 3 or more years.
Or
Meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the linked funding document: Apprenticeship funding rules Aug 2024 - July 2025
Main duties of the job
The post-holder will work as part of the Audiology team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford and community clinics around Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin. The post holder will be part of the daily duties performed within the Audiology service including the maintenance of hearing aids for all patients attending the audiology department.The post holder will attend face to face and online classes for theory of audiology training and practical teaching will occur within the Audiology team as part of routine clinics.
Working for our organisation
Within Audiology we believe strongly in delivering high quality care and have a dedicated, friendly and helpful team. We work closely with multiagency organisations which is key to giving our patients the best care.
It is important that we provide a professional and efficient service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.
Person specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria- GCSE English, Maths, Science grade A-C / 4-9 or equivalent
- A level / BTEC in Science, Access to Science course
- Previous experience working in Healthcare setting
- Excellent written communication skills
Clinical and Professional
Essential criteria- Good IT skills
- Experience using Microsoft software
- Significant experience working with Deaf or Hard of Hearing People
Planning and Organisational
Essential criteria- Ability to undertake online learning, plan and schedule own study time
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If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider.Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.
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We commit to removing barriers for people with disabilities or long-term health conditions in recruitment, training, and career progression. We will offer an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
We are committed to offering an interview to applicants from the Armed Forces community who meet the minimum criteria for the position. In addition, for those who are successfully appointed from the Armed Forces community, the Trust are committed to recognising previous service and rank in terms of pay, annual leave and other terms and conditions.
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.
We are committed to making the Trust a great place to work, where all staff can reach their full potential and bring their whole self to work. We believe in promoting and enhancing inclusion, diversity and equality and welcome and encourage applications from all areas of the community, who meet the criteria for the role, regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from an Ethnic minority background are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
We aim to create a trusting, flexible workplace, that attracts talent and enables everyone to be their best working self. Many of our colleagues work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want, but we do promise a fair and equitable process that balances your needs, the needs of our patients and service delivery.
Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.