Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Assistant Audiologist

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Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to start a career in Audiology. We're looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our busy team here at the Hospital. The successful candidate will play an important role in mainly a patient-facing role, supporting our patients with the aftercare of their hearing aids. This post is offered as a training post. The post holder is required to undertake a Hospital-funded Hearing Care Assistant course provided via Anglia Ruskin University. The course duration is 9 months and involves University-delivered study, self-directed study and work-based learning. Your competencies will be assessed by multiple choice examination, a portfolio, and a final practical exam. Once successfully completed, the course opens up potential for career development, including entry eligibility for the FdSc Hearing Aid Audiology course.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES:

Provide a patient-focused Hearing Aid Maintenance and Repair Service.

Responsible for Audiology's appointment booking system.

Undertake second tester role in Paediatric Audiology clinics (training provided).

Undertake not masked audiometry under indirect supervision.

Assist with monitoring stock levels, ordering stock, receiving stock and maintaining associated records. To include use of the Trust's electronic procurement system to place orders for all items and services utilised by the department.

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details

Date posted

18 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-AHP1032-SJ

Job locations

Audiology - Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

To undertake hearing aid repair and maintenance clinics, including:

  • Servicing/replacement/repair of all models of hearing instruments and devices supplied by the department,
  • Servicing and/or replacement of parts and accessories for thin tube fittings,
  • Modification/replacement of earmoulds, including taking earmould impressions,
  • Advice and sign-posting to appropriate associated services and agencies.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Job Description and Person Specification are attached to this job, please review for the full details and responsibilities.

To undertake hearing aid repair and maintenance clinics, including:

  • Servicing/replacement/repair of all models of hearing instruments and devices supplied by the department,
  • Servicing and/or replacement of parts and accessories for thin tube fittings,
  • Modification/replacement of earmoulds, including taking earmould impressions,
  • Advice and sign-posting to appropriate associated services and agencies.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively with the hearing impaired, their families and care-givers
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Telephone answering skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good computer skills
  • Knowledge of confidentiality issues

Personal skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills both verbally and in writing
  • Good time management
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good all-age interpersonal skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Math & English (or equivalent)
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Ability to communicate effectively with the hearing impaired, their families and care-givers
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

  • Telephone answering skills

Knowledge

Essential

  • Good computer skills
  • Knowledge of confidentiality issues

Personal skills

Essential

  • Good communication skills both verbally and in writing
  • Good time management
  • Good organisational skills
  • Good all-age interpersonal skills

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE Math & English (or equivalent)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Audiology - Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Audiology - Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Manager

Emma Moore

emma.moore@bedfordhospital.nhs.uk

01234792191

Details

Date posted

18 December 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-AHP1032-SJ

Job locations

Audiology - Bedford Hospital South Wing

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 9DJ


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