Job summary
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.
About us
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.
Job description
Job 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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Job description
Job 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.
Follow us on Facebook and on Twitter for more:@hrcrhft @royalhospital @WellbeingCRH
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experiential learning within a science or healthcare setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience of communicating with the public
Desirable
- 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
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Holds a full current driving licence (for disabled applicants suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed, if necessary).
Person Specification
Qualifications & Training
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Experiential learning within a science or healthcare setting
Experience
Essential
- Experience of communicating with the public
Desirable
- 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
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- 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
Desirable
- Holds a full current driving licence (for disabled applicants suitable alternative arrangements may be agreed, if necessary).
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
