Job overview
We are looking for an Apprentice Assistant Audiology Practitioner to join our enthusiastic Audiology team at York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
As an Apprentice Assistant Audiology Practitioner, you will benefit from a 14 month fully funded and supported Level 2 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science and earn a competitive apprenticeship salary, whilst being part of a team and gaining transferable knowledge and skills.
The learning and assessment element of the apprenticeship will be delivered by Sheffield College, with a blended learning approach.
To meet the eligibility criteria for government funded apprenticeship schemes you must be:
1. Aged 16 or over
2. Been resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years
3. Must NOT have a qualification at the same level or above in a related field, or already be in any form of formal government-funded education at the point of enrolment.
4. Must have GCSE band 4/grade C and above or Level 2 Functional Skills or equivalent in Mathematics and English, and be able to provide certification
It is also desirable to have one of the following qualifications:
5. Level 2/3 (GCSE/A Level) science qualification
Main duties of the job
Although an apprentice role, this vacancy is open to everyone regardless of age and ideal for anyone looking for a career within Audiology. Over a 14-month period, you will be fully funded to complete your apprenticeship around your working role.
You will be a responsible member of the Audiology Department, assisting the Audiologists with their role of providing help and assistance to hearing impaired patients of all ages.
So, what about the day job:
You will receive training on all aspects of the role to enable you to fulfil the responsibilities for the role outlined below:
Clerical
6. Updating patient information in CPD and Audit base.
7. Maintaining records on audit base of hearing aid stock.
8. Maintain records on audit base or impressions and ear-moulds. Receive earmoulds back from manufacturer and store in correct place or post to patient as necessary.
9. Dealing with daily post.
Clinical Responsibilities under Indirect supervision
10. Ensuring all rooms are stocked correctly.
11. Assisting hearing aid repair clinics by fetching patients re-tubing of ear-moulds and issuing batteries when required.
12. Attending to batteries and re-tubing earmoulds received in the post.
13. Packaging of impression and posting to ear-mould manufacturers and also unpacking earmoulds on receipt in the department
Working for our organisation
For further information on working for our Trust please visit:
Our benefits
We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:
14. Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
15. 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
16. A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
17. Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
18. NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
19. An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
20. Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers
For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.
Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Working for the Trust
Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.
Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: .
As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.
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Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
21. GCSE English Language and Mathematics or equivalent at grade C or above.
Experience
Desirable criteria
22. Experience of working in a customer orientated team
23. Previous clerical/administrative experience
Practical Skills
Essential criteria
24. Ability to communicate helpfully and efficiently with people face to face
25. Ability to follow instructions and apply in practice
Desirable criteria
26. Basic computer skills
Disposition/Attitude
Desirable criteria
27. Ability to work on own initiative and to stay calm under pressure
28. Ability to work and achieve results as part of a team