Apprentice Audiologist Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Job Overview
We are seeking an Audiology Apprentice to join our enthusiastic team at Hampshire Hospital Foundation Trust. This is a four-year, fully funded Level 6 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship in Audiology at Aston University, offering a competitive salary and valuable practical experience.
Upon completion, you will earn a BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) degree and an Apprenticeship Certificate, qualifying you to apply for band 5 positions. The role involves working across various clinical settings, including hospitals operated by the trust.
Responsibilities
1. Perform routine pure tone audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflex testing, and otoacoustic emissions.
2. Conduct clinics for patients referred for hearing assessments and hearing aid fittings.
3. Explain test results to patients, using effective communication methods suited to individual needs.
4. Assist in audiological rehabilitative procedures, including hearing aid selection, fitting, verification, and evaluation.
5. Maintain and repair hearing aids and ear moulds, including re-tubing and reshaping.
6. Examine ears using otoscopy to identify pathologies or contraindications.
7. Take accurate aural impressions, adapting techniques as necessary.
About Us
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides outstanding care across three sites: Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital, Royal Hampshire County Hospital, and Andover War Memorial Hospital. We serve a population of approximately 600,000 and are leaders in specialized treatments, including rare cancers.
Our culture emphasizes patient-centered care, learning, improvement, and excellence. We employ over 9,000 staff and are accountable to our members through the governors.
Additional Information
* Seniority level: Internship
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Healthcare Provider
Closing date: Monday 19 May 2025.
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