Assistant Audiologist

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to start their career in Audiology. Helping adults with hearing impairment fulfil their potential. It is a technical assistant role using the latest technology available in the NHS to help adults in their diagnosis and treatment of hearing loss. You will be based at Wycombe Hospital with weekly visits to Amersham Hospital.

If successful the post holder will be expected to attend suitable development courses chosen by the Head of Audiology which will be supported by the Trust. The main site will be Wycombe Hospital but you will also work at Amersham Hospital and can expect to cover satellite clinics and the other Trust Hospitals as required hence a valid car license is desirable.

There will be significant internal training which once successfully completed will ensure the employee becomes a key member of the team. Following this assuming sufficient capability, funding and course availability there is the opportunity for funded university study and nationally recognised professional training, which will enhance your career development within the Trust.

To be considered for interview It is expected that candidates have a minimum or equivalent of 5 GCSEs including Maths and English and 3 A' levels or equivalent with one being in Science, Physics, Chemistry or Biology.

The Trust is a highly supportive and inclusive environment which will support you as much as possible to reach your full potential.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will be involved primarily in the rehabilitation process using digital hearing aids.

You will be expected to provide technical and administrative support to Audiologists. He/he will also be required to participate with all routine duties within the department, to assist in the effective running of the department and work in a professional manner to provide a quality service.

The post holder will assist with a wider range of more complex investigations and interventions of non-routine pathology/disability or complex needs as part of a wider healthcare team and with appropriate supervision.

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?o As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.o We offer flexible and agile working opportunities, alongside your NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement, pension and access to NHS discount schemes. o We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.Why work for us?o We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.o As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.o Greater diversity within our BHT family improves positive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.

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What do we stand for?o Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.o Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.o Our CARE values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

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Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL

Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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