Apprentice Assistant Audiology Practitioner

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 06 May 2024

Job summary

We are looking for an Apprentice Assistant Audiology Practitioner to join our enthusiastic Audiology team at Harrogate Hospital.

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:

Aged 16 or over
Been resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years
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.
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:

Level 2/3 (GCSE/A Level) science qualification

If you are currently employed by the Trust and you wish to apply for this role on a secondment basis, please seek permission from your current line manager before applying for the post.

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

Updating patient information in CPD and Audit base.
Maintaining records on audit base of hearing aid stock.
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.
Dealing with daily post.

Clinical Responsibilities under Indirect supervision

Ensuring all rooms are stocked correctly.
Assisting hearing aid repair clinics by fetching patients re-tubing of ear-moulds and issuing batteries when required.
Attending to batteries and re-tubing earmoulds received in the post.
Packaging of impression and posting to ear-mould manufacturers and also unpacking earmoulds on receipt in the department

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
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.

Date posted

22 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year pro rata (up to). Starting salary paid in line with NMW rates

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

18 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

419-6234390-AAP-S

Job locations

Harrogate Hospital

Lancaster Park Drive

Harrogate

HG2 7UG

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

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: yhs-tr.recruitment@nhs.net.

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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Job description

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

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.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

Our Trust continues to strongly encourage our staff to be vaccinated against COVID19, this remains our best defence to protect our patients, ourselves and everyone else.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English Language and Mathematics or equivalent at grade C or above.

Desirable

Good general education of 4 GCSE's including Maths English and Science at Grade C /level 4 or above

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a customer orientated team
Previous clerical/administrative experience

Practical Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate helpfully and efficiently with people face to face
Ability to follow instructions and apply in practice

Desirable

Basic computer skills

Disposition/Attitude

Desirable

Ability to work on own initiative and to stay calm under pressure
Ability to work and achieve results as part of a team

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE English Language and Mathematics or equivalent at grade C or above.

Desirable

Good general education of 4 GCSE's including Maths English and Science at Grade C /level 4 or above

Experience

Desirable

Experience of working in a customer orientated team
Previous clerical/administrative experience

Practical Skills

Essential

Ability to communicate helpfully and efficiently with people face to face
Ability to follow instructions and apply in practice

Desirable

Basic computer skills

Disposition/Attitude

Desirable

Ability to work on own initiative and to stay calm under pressure
Ability to work and achieve results as part of a team

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.