About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an Audiology Apprentice to join our enthusiastic Audiology team at Queen's Hospital, Burton.
Level 6 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship in Audiology at Aston University. 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.
To meet the eligibility criteria for government funded apprenticeship schemes you must be:
- Aged 16 or over.- Been resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years.- Must NOT have a qualification at the same level or above in the same or a related field, or already be in any form of formal government-funded education at the point of enrolment.- Must have 5 GCSEs in total which must include a GCSE band 4/grade C and above or Level 2 Functional Skills or equivalent in Mathematics and English and be able to provide certification.- 3 x A-levels at ABB, including 1 Science A-level, or BTEC equivalent at D*D*D*.- Applicants with Level 4 Audiology Apprenticeship qualifications can be considered (alongside the other eligibility criteria) for entry. However, the university cannot use the Level 4 as accreditation of prior learning (APL) as these do not currently directly map to the level 6.
Main duties of the job
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: to include whether further audiological assessment is needed, ENT referral is required, or decides on treatment such as hearing aid fitting or therapy requirements. Explain results to patients and where appropriate the importance of ongoing surveillance. 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. Attendance at regular staff meetings and internal/external training courses as appropriate. 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.
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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.
You will be a responsible member of the Audiology Department, assisting the Audiologists with their role of providing help and assistance to hearing impaired patients of all ages.
You will receive training on all aspects of the role to enable you to fulfil the responsibilities for the role outlined below:
Routine aspects of all work within the department including clinics at peripheral sites. Perform audiological testing procedures without supervision including fitting hearing aids. Explain results to patients and where appropriate the importance of ongoing surveillance. Ensure a person-centred approach in all patient interactions. Closing date of applications: 27 May 2026
Interview date: 10 June 2026
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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below).
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
3 x A-levels at ABB, including 1 Science A-Level (Biology or Physics), or BTEC equivalent at D* D* D* Five GCSEs in total which must include grade C/4 Mathematics, C/4 English Language, and the rest at grade C/4
Experience & Knowledge Essential
Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and abilities Good level of literacy and numeracy, including good computer skills
Desirable
Previous work as an Audiology Assistant
Skills Essential
Demonstrate good IT skills for maintaining up-to date patient records Ability to manage own workload without direct supervision and to work as part of a team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Queen's Hospital
Belvedere Hospital
Burton-On-Trent
DE13 0RB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhdb.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)