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Job summary

Main area
Audiology
Grade
Band 4 (Annex 21)
Contract
Apprenticeship: 18 months
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
223-AAA-271
Employer
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital
Town
Shrewsbury
Salary
£26,530 - £29,114 *Annex 21 Year 1: 70% of top Band 4 Year 2: 75% of top of Band 4*
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/04/2025 23:59

Employer heading

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust logo

Apprentice Associate Audiologist

Band 4 (Annex 21)

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 our 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.

Person specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential criteria
  • GCSE English, Maths, Science grade A-C / 4-9 or equivalent
  • A level / BTEC in Science, Access to Science course
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience working in Healthcare setting
  • Excellent written communication skills

Clinical and Professional

Essential criteria
  • Good IT skills
  • Experience using Microsoft software
Desirable criteria
  • Significant experience working with Deaf or Hard of Hearing People

Planning and Organisational

Essential criteria
  • Ability to undertake online learning, plan and schedule own study time

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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.

Application numbers

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alex Griffiths-Brown
Job title
Senior Audiologist
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01743 261482

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust
Shrewsbury Business Park
1 Douglas Court
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG
Telephone
01743 492402
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