Trainee Associate Audiologist

Job summary

The opportunity has arisen to join the audiology team as a trainee associate audiologist

The successful candidate will be enrolled on a level 5 apprenticeship at Demontfort University. When not at university you will be working alongside the Audiology Team to develop your skill set

As this role is a training post the salary is Annex U of a band 4.

The successful candidate will receive training in primarily adult rehabilitation, however we also offer a paediatric service and support in this area from time to time may be required.

To be considered for interview the successful candidate must be educated to GCSE level English and Mathematics grade C or level 4 and above. it would be desirable if you have Science qualification as well. The post would suit an A level student wishing to pursue a NHS career

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the role are in areas of hearing assessment and rehabilitation of hearing impaired adults. Training in support for paediatric clinics will also be timetabled.

• To undertake routine hearing assessments and the programming and fitting of a range of digital hearing aids on adults. This includes the use of predetermined fitting procedures, verification of that fitting and following of a care plan which allows achievement of previously defined patient outcomes. The Associate Audiologist will work to clearly defined policies and procedures where their work is managed rather than supervised.
• Ensure stock levels are adequate and advise when levels are low.
• Use the electronic patient management system to keep track of current stock levels and items of stock provided to patients.
• Excellent communication skills to meet the needs of individuals and groups with hearing and speech discrimination difficulties. Imparting complex information consistent with the recipient's communication abilities to ensure understanding of technical, physiological and scientific aspects of diagnosis.
• To communicate using a high degree of motivation, empathy and reassurance skills where there are barriers to understanding due to the level of hearing loss.
• Use available resources, encouraging others to meet the differing communication needs of the population

About us

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support our staff including:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service)
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance through a range of provider

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

The NHS Staff Council has accepted the pay offer made by the government for Agenda for Change staff in England, which you will see is reflected on the salary for this role. Thenew salary rates for this year(2023/24)willtake effect from 1 April 2023. Eligible staff can expect to receive the additional 2022/23 payment and the new 2023/24 pay rates (including back pay to 1 April) as part of their pay in June.

Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

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

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Employer details

Employer name

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

York Hospital

Wigginton Road

York

YO31 8HE

Employer's website

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

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