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Main area
Audiology
Grade
Apprenticeships: Band 5 (Annex 21)
Contract
4 years (Apprenticeship: 4 years)
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-SURG-1208
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 Increasing % of max salary as per Annex 21
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
17/04/2025 23:59
Interview date
01/05/2025

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Apprentice Audiologist

Apprenticeships: Band 5 (Annex 21)

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 13,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

If you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

Job summary

We are looking for an Apprentice Audiologist to join our enthusiastic Audiology team based at the Royal Derby Hospital..

As an Audiology Apprentice, you will benefit from a 4 year fully funded and supported Level 6 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship in Audiology at Aston 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, plus an Apprenticeship Certificate.

We are offering to pay a salary and fund your learning as you work towards gaining a degree in Audiology with Aston University. Your learning will include a blend of theory and practice and will involve both university and self-directed learning. Once successfully qualified, you will be eligible for an Audiologist (band 5) role at the Royal Derby Hospital.

The post holder will be required to work in a wide range of clinical settings, including the various hospitals run by the trust.  

Although an apprentice role, this vacancy is open to everyone regardless of age and ideal for anyone looking for a career within Audiology. Over a 4-year period, you will be fully funded to complete your apprenticeship around your working role and will be allocated time to undertake the academic study required.

Year 1 - 65% of Top Band 5

Year 2 - 70% of Top Band 5 

Year 3 - 75% of Top Band 5 

Year 4 - 80% of Top Band 5 

Main duties of the job

Throughout the apprenticeship programme, the post holder will be supported to work towards independent practice within the Audiology team. Main duties will include:

  • To provide Audiology cover to Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Outpatients Department clinics including masked air and bone condition audiometry and tympanometry. To discuss results with patients and their family/ carer.
  • To undertake Stage A daily calibration checks and maintain records for Audiological equipment.
  • Routine aspects of all adult hearing aid and rehabilitation services within the department, including clinics at community sites and domiciliary visiting.
  • Interpretation of results by collating all available information to decide on appropriate management
  • Ability to take accurate ear impressions on adult patients , according to the British Society of Audiology recommended procedures.
  • Verifying hearing aid prescriptions using probe tube microphone measurements.
  • Transporting expensive equipment, stock (to include hearing aids and consumables) to community hospitals or outreach clinics as required.
  • To keep the patient management system (Auditbase) up to date so that patients’ progress is monitored, rehabilitation schedules are adhered to, and stock is appropriately managed.

Closing date of advert: 17th April 2025 

Interview date :01st May 2025 

 

 

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

 

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Upon completion of the apprenticeship:

  1. Undertaking diagnostic audiology assessments for Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) patients.
  2. Routine aspects of all work within the department, including clinics at community sites.
  3. Participating in the provision of the routine adult hearing aid assessment, rehabilitation and aftercare service.
  4. Maintains records in relation to audiological activities carried out.
  5. Explain results to patients and where appropriate the importance of ongoing surveillance.
  6. Ensure a person-centred approach to all patient interactions

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

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Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Five GCSEs Grade C/4
  • GCSE Mathematics Grade C/4
  • GCSE English Language Grade C/4
  • 3 A-Levels at ABB including 1 Science A-Level (Biology or Physics), or BTEC equivalent at D* D* D*

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024CareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly Employer

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
Jonathan Butler
Job title
Head of Adult Audiology (Derby)
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 785345

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
Recruitment Centre
Rehab Block, Level 3
Royal Derby Hospital
Telephone
01332 788466
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