Job summary
- Main area
- Audiology
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Fixed term: 18 months
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 419-6234390-AAP-S
- Employer
- York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Harrogate Hospital
- Town
- Harrogate
- Salary
- £22,383 pro rata (up to). Starting salary paid in line with NMW rates
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/05/2024 23:59
Employer heading
Apprentice Assistant Audiology Practitioner
Band 2
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Our Values
- We are KIND
- We are OPEN
- We pursue EXCELLENCE
We are looking for applications from people who share our values to help make us a valued and trusted partner within our care system, that delivers safe effective care to our local population.
Did you know that we offer a generous relocation package (if you accept a minimum 12 month contract) – please read the attached document for more details. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
People for Patients. Our People, our Patients, our Priority
Job overview
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
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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: [email protected].
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 Britain’s 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.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- GCSE English Language and Mathematics or equivalent at grade C or above.
Desirable criteria
- Good general education of 4 GCSE’s including Maths English and Science at Grade C /level 4 or above
Experience
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a customer orientated team
- Previous clerical/administrative experience
Practical Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to communicate helpfully and efficiently with people face to face
- Ability to follow instructions and apply in practice
Desirable criteria
- Basic computer skills
Disposition/Attitude
Desirable criteria
- Ability to work on own initiative and to stay calm under pressure
- Ability to work and achieve results as part of a team
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Christine Brindle
- Job title
- Lead Audiologist
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01423 553320
- Additional information
Kate Iley
Head of Audiology
York Scarborough and Harrogate Audiology Services
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