Apprentice Healthcare Science Associate (Audiology)
Band 3
Main area: Adult Audiology
Grade: Band 3
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time, Compressed hours (37.5 hours per week)
Job ref: 387-DT-5284-NG
Site: St Michaels Hospital / Southmead Hospital / Outreach clinics
Town: Bristol
Salary: £24,071 - £25,674 pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 03/02/2025 23:59
As an organisation, we recognise the value of a healthy work-life balance. When applying, speak to us about how we might accommodate flexible working, so your work life fits around your home life.
We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within the Trust.
Would you like to have a career in Audiology and join a strong team of dedicated Audiology professionals? Do you have a passion for patient care?
The adult Audiology service at UHBW sees patients at both major hospitals in Bristol as well as at Weston-Super-Mare General and outreach sites across the city and beyond. Our service is looking to recruit an ambitious colleague to grow with the service.
This development role provides an excellent opportunity for a new career in a friendly and forward-thinking department. It is a great prospect for an individual wanting to gain further quality healthcare experience in a supportive environment. You will have the opportunity to enrol on and study a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science specialising in Audiology with allocated study time. Following the successful completion of the Level 4 Apprenticeship, there is a possible route to qualify as an Audiologist through the Level 6 Apprenticeship.
The post holder will deliver a competent level of patient care under the supervision and guidance of the Adult Audiology team. They will independently undertake repair clinics for clients with faulty hearing aids. They will assist in the administrative, technical and rehabilitative work of the hearing and balance services provided by the Audiology Department and be responsible for workroom and stock management.
**THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY IF A HIGH VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED**
Main duties of the job
Main clinical duties include:
* Undertake daily room and equipment preparation.
* Carry out reviews and repairs of hearing aid systems at repair/follow-up clinics, including otoscopic examination of the ears, impression taking, repairing/reprogramming/replacing NHS digital hearing aids while working to national and locally agreed operating procedures.
* Responsible for stock control and maintenance of adequate levels of consumables in designated areas of the department.
* Maintain accurate patient information records and test results using the departmental patient database.
* Ensure tools and equipment used are adequately maintained for the safety of patients and staff, and provide feedback on any Health and Safety concerns to Audiology staff.
* Timely ordering and receipting of stock using Trust Procurement software.
* Manage postal repairs, battery issues, and general postal enquiries.
* Coordinate ear mould dispatch and returns.
* Coordinate warranty and reconditioned hearing aid returns.
Working for our organisation
University Hospitals Bristol & Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, with a workforce of over 13,000 staff and 100+ different clinical services across 10 sites, serving a population of over 500,000 people across Bristol and Weston. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall, and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to patients. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust, committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact.
Join us and you can enjoy city living, be in the countryside or by the seaside, with easy access to all the South West offers. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
As an equal opportunities employer, actively working towards a diverse workforce, we aim to create a workforce that represents the diversity of our community and are committed to designing our services around the needs of patients and their loved ones.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.
Person specification
* Social responsibility and integrity
* Sympathetic attitude and patience
* Confidence
* Team player
* Attention to detail
* Driving Licence
Qualifications and Training
* GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science at Grade C/4 or above
* 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above
* 2 GCE A levels or equivalent, including one science subject
Skills and Abilities
* Initiative and quick decision-making
* Prioritisation and good time management skills
Knowledge and Experience
* Experience of working with email and windows-based applications
* Willingness to work in NHS Hospital environment
* Willingness to work towards a qualification and continued professional development
* Ability to work under supervision and seek help when needed
* Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively
* Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
* Experience of working with clients with hearing impairment
* Knowledge of Audiology patient management systems
* Knowledge of Hospital-based patient administration systems
* Experience of team working
We hope that you will decide to join us and become part of this exciting journey, helping us to shape our future together.
IMPORTANT:
Please note that if you apply for a position with this Trust, you may be contacted via Trac or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your Trac account and email accounts. We may also contact you by texting the mobile number, if provided, on the application form.
Due to the high number of applications that are received for some posts we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date. Therefore, please apply for this post as soon as you can, if you are interested and meet the requirements of the Person Specification.
Only those candidates who clearly demonstrate how they meet the person specification will be shortlisted for this job.
As a guide, interviews should usually take place within 3 weeks of the closing date.
When providing employment reference details, please provide correct work-related email addresses so references can be sought promptly when we are looking to progress your application.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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