Audiology Apprentice | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 08 May 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £23,597.69 - £31,325.31 pro rata pa |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 June 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Burton On Trent, DE13 0RB |
| Cwmni: | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust |
| Math o swydd: | Apprenticeship |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 6111109/320-PLD-AUD-0162 |
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Job summary
We are looking for an Audiology Apprentice to join our enthusiastic Audiology team at Queen's Hospital, Burton.
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 maintain an Audiologist (band 5) role at Queen's hospital, Burton.
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.
Year 1 - 65% of Top Band 5 - £23,597.69
Year 2 - 70% of Top Band 5 - £25,412.90
Year 3 - 75% of Top Band 5 - £29,367.48
Year 4 - 80% of Top Band 5 - £31,325.31
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 service 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 patients of all ages, 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 applications: 16th May 2024
Interview date: 30th May 2024
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 4thbusiest 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.
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, including the direct referral 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
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This advert closes on Thursday 16 May 2024