Trainee Hearing Aid Dispenser - Hereford
(please note that if you live and work in Scotland or Wales you will attend the same course as a non-apprentice)
We are currently recruiting apprentices to join our Hearing Aid Dispenser Level 5 Apprenticeship. Successful completion of the 14-month apprenticeship will provide eligibility to register as a Hearing Aid Dispenser with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with guaranteed employment on registration.
With a starting salary of £24,230 (+ company car/car allowance after 35 weeks) and once qualified an OTE package of circa £55,000
The start date for our next trainee programme is 14th July 2025
What does a Hearing Aid Dispenser do?
As part of a unique and much sought after role in healthcare in the UK, you will:
* Provide exceptional customer service, advice and patient care.
* Carry out hearing assessments.
* Provide and sell the most appropriate hearing solutions.
* Support patients through the fitting and provide aftercare to ensure the best results possible.
* Work within HCPC standards of performance, conduct and ethics.
* Work in the heart of the community visiting patients in their own homes.
Minimum Requirements:
* 4 GCSEs at grades 9-4 / A – C which must include Maths, English and Science. You will need to provide your certificate on application.
* Excellent communication skills – a warm, friendly personality with the ability to empathise with patients with a hearing loss.
* Commerciality and be able to evidence working to targets. An essential requirement for success is providing best in class service, being able to work to targets and sell hearing aids.
* IT Skills – confident in the use of IT (MS Office) and an ability to learn new software.
* Hold a full UK driving licence – with access to a car for the initial 35 week training period.
* Be able to commit to 60 weeks of training starting 14th July – 2 x 10 week blocks being residential from Monday pm to Thursday pm in Buxton.
* You must reside in the location you are applying for or relocate by the start date.
* The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
* Please note that if English is not your first language you will need an IELTS Level 7 in speaking, writing and reading (with no level below 6.5).
As an apprentice HAD, you will receive:
* A basic starting salary of £24,230 (plus London weighting allowance in and around the M25).
* Increasing on HCPC registration to £37,500+ basic with Commission and Bonus (OTE £55k+).
* Company car or car allowance (from 35 weeks of employment).
* Pension.
* Private Health Insurance (free after 12m qualifying period).
* Fully funded training (including accommodation for residential elements of the course & meal allowance).
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Plus other benefits including employee discounts for you and your family, supportive culture, long service awards.
* IiP Gold accredited company.
Closing Date – 25th April 2025 (our adverts may close sooner due to volume of applications).
Selection Process – Will involve online assessments, online and face to face interviews. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
Training Start Date – 14th July 2025.
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