Assistant Audiologist

Job summary

We are looking for a reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic Assistant Audiologist to work in our busy Audiology department.

Audiology provides hearing and balance service to both Adults and children.

Assistant Audiologists support qualified Audiologists and help with minor repairs to hearing aids and earmoulds

Teamworking and flexibility are essential for the role.

The post will be based at Hearing Services Centre City Hospital but the post holder will be required to cover any of other sites that within North Birmingham and Sandwell.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the admin team within the service which may include:

Reception duties

Dealing with telephone queries

Processing referrals and booking appointments

Answering queries through the generic email for the department

Stock control

To work alongside Audiologists assisting with hearing aid repairs

About us

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated careorganisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.

Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises.As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding.The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.

We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:

1. Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
2. Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
3. Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live

Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Hearing Services Centre, City Hospital

Birmingham

B18 7QH

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust

Address

Hearing Services Centre, City Hospital

Birmingham

B18 7QH

Employer's website

https://www.swbh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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