Apprenticeships - Apprentice Associate Audiologist

  • Department Audiology Department
  • Salary *Band 4 Annex 21 (Year 1: 70% of top of Band 4 Year 2: 75% of the top of Band 4) *
  • Closing Date 29/04/2025
  • Location The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 4
  • Job ref 223-AAA-271
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract 18 month apprenticeship
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week

Job overview

An exciting developmental role opportunity has arisen within the Audiology Department. The Audiology Associate Apprentice will work towards progression into the post of Associate Audiologist through successful completion of the Hearing Aid Dispenser Apprenticeship (Level 5) at De Montfort University. This programme usually takes 18 months to complete during which you will be participating in training, development and on-going review activities.

At the end of the programme, the Audiology Associate apprentice will be equipped with the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and behaviours relevant to employment as an Associate Audiologist, which is a clinical role enabling service delivery within the Audiology service.

You must meet the minimum eligibility requirements to apply - 

  • Can be any age post full-time education (16+)
  • Cannot already be on an Apprenticeship or any Government funded training
  • Cannot have a qualification at the same or higher level in the same vocational area. There needs to be significant new learning.
  • Has been a UK resident for 3 or more years.

Or 

  • Meets the eligible and valid residency status and permission to work in the UK criteria in Annex A of the linked funding document: Apprenticeship funding rules Aug 2024 - July 2025

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work as part of the Audiology team at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital, The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford and community clinics around Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin. The post holder will be part of the daily duties performed within the Audiology service including the maintenance of hearing aids for all patients attending the audiology department. The post holder will attend face to face and online classes for theory of audiology training and practical teaching will occur within the Audiology team as part of routine clinics. 

Working for your organisation

Within Audiology we believe strongly in delivering high quality care and have a dedicated, friendly and helpful team. We work closely with multi agency organisations which is key to giving our patients the best care.

It is important that we provide a professional and efficient service.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

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In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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