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Job summary

Main area
Audiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
262-A-25-7014647
Employer
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
NCIC West Cumberland Hospital.
Town
Whitehaven
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 Annexe 21 training
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust logo

Level 6 degree apprenticeship in Audiology

NHS AfC: Band 5

Job overview

Trainee Audiologist Role

Level 6 apprenticeship (BSc Honours in Audiology Practice) 

The base for this post is West Cumberland Hospital Whitehaven. 

We are looking to recruit a motivated, ambitious and caring individual for the role of Trainee Audiologist. This is an exciting opportunity to obtain a degree qualification whilst working within the NCIC Audiology service.

During the training period the student will receive a proportion of their final salary based on Annex 21 arrangements for pay and banding of trainees detailed in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.

The post-holder will participate in providing a comprehensive range of diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures as part of a combined service dealing with both adults and children with hearing related conditions. The successful candidate will be based at Whitehaven Hospital but will be expected to work in outreach clinics at a number of sites across North Cumbria.

In terms of entry requirements, candidates need to have a minimum of 112 UCAS points from at least 2 A-Levels, which must include either biology or chemistry. Candidates must also have at least 3 GCSEs at grade C or above (numerical value 4-9) which must include English and Maths. There are alternatives listed on the Sunderland University Audiology website also. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

Main duties of the job

This full-time (37.5 hours per week) post involves undertaking a 3 year training programme that incorporates funding for study on the BSc (Hons) Audiology Practice (Apprenticeship) at The University of Sunderland.

This programme is available for online learning with a requirement to attend campus for 2 individual block weeks per academic year. In addition to the taught content, learners on the Audiology apprenticeship complete a logbook of competency development throughout the three stages on programme, within their workplaces. Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates are eligible for registration with the Academy for Healthcare Science and take on the role of Band 5 Healthcare Scientist within the trust.

The post-holder will participate in providing a comprehensive range of diagnostic and rehabilitative procedures as part of a combined service dealing with both adults and children with hearing related conditions. The successful candidate will be based at Whitehaven Hospital but will be expected to work in outreach clinics at a number of sites across North Cumbria.

Working for our organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria.  The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':

  • Being a clinically led organisation
  • Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
  • A positive patient experience every time
  • A great place to work
  • Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

 

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

 

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

 

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts.  Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

 

·    Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

·    If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

  • Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:               

  • youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
  • the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro – Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected]

Unlock – Tel: 01634 247350, email [email protected] or complete the online form on the Unlock website

Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be

Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

 

Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years 

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Person specification

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Continuing professional development with portfolio.
  • Relevant academic study and clinical placement.
  • Equality issues.

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • BSc in Audiology or equivalent.
  • AHCS registration or registration in process

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience in adult hearing assessments and digital hearing aid fittings using real ear measurements
  • Recent relevant clinical placements.
Desirable criteria
  • Experience in older children’s hearing assessments and digital hearing aid fittings for glue ear.

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • IT skills.
  • Fine manual dexterity.
  • Ability to formulate appropriate patient management plans based on good case history information.
  • Ability to work effectively without direct supervision.
  • Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Desirable criteria
  • Use of Audit base patient management systems.

Other requirements

Essential criteria
  • Able to travel independently to outreach clinics.
  • Flexible to service needs.
Desirable criteria
  • Driving licence.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerBetter Health - SilverFair Train Silver StandardStep into health

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David Allan Johnstone
Job title
Audiology Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01228 814422

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
South Parkhouse Building
Baron Way
Kingmoor Park
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA6 4SJ
Telephone
01228936281
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