Apprentice Audiologist

We are looking for an Audiology Apprentice to join our enthusiastic Audiology team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust.

As an Audiology Apprentice, you will benefit from a 3 year fully funded and supported Level 6 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship in Audiology at Middlesex University and earn a competitive apprenticeship salary, whilst being part of a team and gaining transferable knowledge and skills.

You will study part-time and will qualify with a BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) degree on completion. Your learning will include a blend of theory and practice and will involve both university and self-directed learning.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will transition into a band 5 adult audiologist.

This apprenticeship requires a right to work and does not attract a certificate of sponsorship.

Main duties of the job

During the 3 year apprenticeship you will be supported with training to be able to perform these responsibilities.

• Undertake routine diagnostics including pure tone audiometry and tympanometry
• Conduct clinicswherepatientshavebeen referred directlytoAudiologyforroutinehearing assessmentandconsiderationof appropriatehearingaidfitting.
• Explanation of results to patients, which may involve dealing with emotional people. Communication methods should be adapted to ensure the patient and/or carer has optimal understanding, for example, by using recognised communication tactics for the hearing impaired.
• Undertakearangeofauditoryrehabilitativeprocedurestoincludetheselection, fitting,verification and evaluationofhearingaidsonadult patientsofallages.
• Maintain and perform basic repairs on hearing aids and ear moulds to include re-tubing, re-shaping of ear moulds and electro-acoustic monitoring of performance using listening checks and hearing aid test boxes.
• Carryoutexaminationoftheearbyotoscopyonadults to identify pathologies orcontra-indications to tests/procedures. Techniques will need to be adapted to suit the individual.
• To take accurate aural impressions of adults. The technique needs to be adapted in certain cases.
• Participate in the audit cycle

About us

At Imperial College Healthcare you can achieve extraordinary things with extraordinary people, working with leading clinicians pushing boundaries in patient care.

Become part of a vibrant team living our values - expert, kind, collaborative and aspirational. You'll get an experience like no other and will fast forward your career.

Benefits include career development, flexible working and wellbeing, staff recognition scheme. Make use of optional benefits including Cycle to Work, car lease schemes, season ticket loan or membership options for onsite leisure facilities.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and will consider applications to work flexibly, part time or job share. Please talk to us at interview.

Job responsibilities

The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required.

For both overviewsplease view the Job Description attachment with the job advert.

Person Specification Education

• Five GCSEs in total which must include grade C/4 Maths, C/4 English Language and the rest at grade C/4
• Two A levels (or equivalent alternative relevant Level 3 qualifications) and English Maths and ICT at Level 2

Skills/Abilities

• Good level of ICT skills including word processing, spreadsheets and databases
• Ability to work well in a multi-disciplinary team
• Desire to learn and increase knowledge.
• Ability to troubleshoot technology

Experience

• Interest or knowledge in current NHS hearing aids.

Communication

• Excellent interpersonal skills

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.