The successful candidate will be involved primarily in the rehabilitation process using digital hearing aids.
You will be expected to provide technical and administrative support to Audiologists. They will also be required to participate with all routine duties within the department, to assist in the effective running of the department and work in a professional manner to provide a quality service.
The post holder will assist with a wider range of more complex investigations and interventions of non-routine pathology/disability or complex needs as part of a wider healthcare team and with appropriate supervision.
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This is an exciting opportunity for someone to start their career in Audiology. Helping adults with hearing impairment fulfil their potential. It is a technical assistant role using the latest technology available in the NHS to help adults in their diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss. You will be based at Stoke Mandeville Hospital but may be required when necessary to work across the other Hospital sites within the Trust hence a valid car license is desirable.
If successful, the post holder will be expected to attend suitable development courses chosen by the Head of Audiology, which will be supported by the Trust.
There will be significant internal training which, once successfully completed, will ensure the employee becomes a key member of the team.
To be considered for interview It is expected that candidates have a minimum or equivalent of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English and 2 A' levels or equivalent with one being in Science, Physics, Chemistry or Biology.
The Trust is a highly supportive and inclusive environment which will support you as much as possible to reach your full potential.
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PPE requirements: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust requires all colleagues to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with our infection prevention and control procedures.
COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations remain the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the viruses when working in our healthcare settings. We encourage our staff to be vaccinated when recommended.
Application deadline: This post will close on the closing date stated at midnight, however if we receive a large number of applications or there is a change in circumstance, we may be required to close a job before the advertised date.
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Travel expenses: It is Trust policy that travel expenses for interviews will not be reimbursed.
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