Audiology Apprentice

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Job summary

We are looking for an Audiology Apprentice to join our enthusiastic Audiology team at Queen's Hospital, Burton.

As an Audiology Apprentice, you will benefit from a 4 year fully funded and supportedLevel 6 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship in Audiology at Aston University and earn a competitive apprenticeship salary, whilst being part of a team and gaining transferable knowledge and skills. You will study part-time and will qualify with a BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) degree on completion, plus an Apprenticeship Certificate.

We are offering to pay a salary and fund your learning as you work towards gaining a degree in Audiology with Aston University. Your learning will include a blend of theory and practice and will involve both university and self-directed learning. Once successfully qualified, you will maintain an Audiologist (band 5) role at Queen's hospital, Burton.

The post holder will be required to work in a wide range of clinical settings, including the various hospitals run by the trust.

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 4-year period, you will be fully funded to complete your apprenticeship around your working role.

Year 1 - 65% of Top Band 5 - £23,597.69

Year 2 - 70% of Top Band 5 - £25,412.90

Year 3 - 75% of Top Band 5 - £29,367.48

Year 4 - 80% of Top Band 5 - £31,325.31

Main duties of the job

Throughout the apprenticeship programme, the post holder will be supported to work towards independent practice within the Audiology team. Main duties will include:

To provide Audiology cover to Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Outpatients Department clinics including masked air and bone condition audiometry and tympanometry. To discuss results with patients and their family/ carer.
To undertake Stage A daily calibration checks and maintain records for Audiological equipment.
Routine aspects of all adult hearing aid and rehabilitation service within the department, including clinics at community sites and domiciliary visiting.
Interpretation of results by collating all available information to decide on appropriate management
Ability to take accurate ear impressions on patients of all ages, according to the British Society of Audiology recommended procedures.
Verifying hearing aid prescriptions using probe tube microphone measurements.
Transporting expensive equipment, stock (to include hearing aids and consumables) to community hospitals or outreach clinics as required.
To keep the patient management system (Auditbase) up to date so that patients' progress is monitored, rehabilitation schedules are adhered to, and stock is appropriately managed.

Closing date of applications: 16th May 2024

Interview date: 30th May 2024

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Date posted

08 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,597.69 to £31,325.31 a year pro rata pa

Contract

Apprenticeship

Duration

4 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

320-PLD-AUD-0162

Job locations

Queen's Hospital

Belvedere Road

Burton On Trent

DE13 0RB

Job description

Job responsibilities

Upon completion of the apprenticeship:

Undertaking diagnostic audiology assessments for Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) patients.
Routine aspects of all work within the department, including clinics at community sites.
Participating in the provision of the routine adult hearing aid assessment, rehabilitation and aftercare service, including the direct referral service.
Maintains records in relation to audiological activities carried out.
Explain results to patients and where appropriate the importance of ongoing surveillance.
Ensure a person-centred approach to all patient interactions

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Job description

Job responsibilities

Upon completion of the apprenticeship:

Undertaking diagnostic audiology assessments for Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) patients.
Routine aspects of all work within the department, including clinics at community sites.
Participating in the provision of the routine adult hearing aid assessment, rehabilitation and aftercare service, including the direct referral service.
Maintains records in relation to audiological activities carried out.
Explain results to patients and where appropriate the importance of ongoing surveillance.
Ensure a person-centred approach to all patient interactions

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Five GCSEs Grade C/4
GCSE Mathematics Grade C/4
GCSE English Language Grade C/4
3 A-Levels at ABB including 1 Science A-Level (Biology or Physics), or BTEC equivalent at D* D* D*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Five GCSEs Grade C/4
GCSE Mathematics Grade C/4
GCSE English Language Grade C/4
3 A-Levels at ABB including 1 Science A-Level (Biology or Physics), or BTEC equivalent at D* D* D*

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.