Senior Audiology Assistant
The closing date is 27 July 2025
Job summary
We have a vacancy for 2 Senior Audiology Assistants to work in the Audiology Service based primarily at Derriford Hospital. The post-holder will carry out a number of support tasks to ensure the smooth running of the technical and scientific aspects of the service, and will be trained to carry out hearing aid maintenance and aftercare duties, which are both directly patient-facing and also remote. There is also the opportunity to work in the paediatric service, supporting the diagnostic testing of young children. It is essential applicants have 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Science, or are able to demonstrate equivalent learning, and are able to empathise with and support deaf and hard of hearing people. Keyboard skills and demonstrable experience of databases and spreadsheets is highly desirable. This post may involve an element of physical exertion. Demonstrable experience in handling difficult situations and a mature outlook on life is desirable. Job share and flexible hours working are all welcome.
For an informal discussion, please contact Adam Beckman, Head of Audiology Services via:
01752 438056
Email: adam.beckman@nhs.net
or Rob Brunton, Team Leader Adult Rehabilitation via:
01752 431254
Email: rob.brunton@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
- To carry out routine hearing aid repairs and aftercare with associated clinical tasks
- To carry out clerical and administrative duties within the Audiology department
- To assist Senior/Specialist audiologists with pre-school and school age hearing assessments
About us
We are a people business - where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Details
Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year £24,625 - £25,674 Per Annum Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Job share, Compressed hours
Reference number
216-LH-S7322069
Job locations
Audiology, Level 7, Derriford Hospital
Derriford Rd
Plymouth,
PL6 8DH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Audiology, Level 7, Derriford Hospital
Derriford Rd
Plymouth,
PL6 8DH
Employer's website
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