About this role
Job summary
We are searching for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice Audiologist.
The successful applicant will be supported to complete the Audiology Level 6 apprenticeship at Aston University, alongside on-the-job training with the Audiology Team. Whilst training, the role is at Band 3, moving to Band 5 on successful completion of the Apprenticeship.
Applicants must meet the requirements of the Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship course to be shortlisted. https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/healthcare-science-audiology-degree-apprenticeship-bsc
This role is not suitable for Qualified Audiologists.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Successful applicants will be required to provide an immunisation and vaccination report, from either their current UK occupational health provider or their UK GP.
Main duties of the job
This job is a training post to enable the post-holder to work towards becoming a qualified Audiologist. On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, the post-holder will work as a registered graduate Audiologist within the Centre for Hearing and Balance Disorders at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
We provide a full adult & paediatric Audiology service across Coventry and Rugby. You will be able to be able to demonstrate a caring and compassionate nature, with good interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to manage a busy and varied workload in a timely manner is essential. We would expect you to have a flexible approach to day to day tasks, in order to meet the demands of the Apprenticeship and and the service.
The apprentice will compete all elements of the Audiology level 6 apprenticeship, studying at Aston University via a 4-year programme alongside gaining practical experience in the department. This will include both clinical skills and clinical administrative tasks within the department, in line with the programme of learning set out by the universityHealthcare Science (Audiology): Degree Apprenticeship | Aston University.
On completion of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out domiciliary visits as required by the service. Although a driving license is not required for the training/apprenticeship, this would be required for the Band 5 role.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do. Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
This job is a training post to enable the post-holder to work towards becoming a qualified Audiologist. On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, the post-holder will work as a registered graduate Audiologist within the Centre for Hearing and Balance Disorders at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust.
We provide a full adult & paediatric Audiology service across Coventry and Rugby. You will be able to be able to demonstrate a caring and compassionate nature, with good interpersonal and communication skills. The ability to manage a busy and varied workload in a timely manner is essential. We would expect you to have a flexible approach to day to day tasks, in order to meet the demands of the Apprenticeship and and the service.
The apprentice will compete all elements of the Audiology level 6 apprenticeship, studying at Aston University via a 4-year programme alongside gaining practical experience in the department. This will include both clinical skills and clinical administrative tasks within the department, in line with the programme of learning set out by the universityHealthcare Science (Audiology): Degree Apprenticeship | Aston University.
On completion of the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be expected to carry out domiciliary visits as required by the service. Although a driving license is not required for the training/apprenticeship, this would be required for the Band 5 role.
For further details of the role please see the attached job description.
Please note that a full UK driving license is needed once you progessed to Band 5 role. An international driving license is not accepted.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
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Desirable
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Experience Essential
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Knowledge Essential
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Skills and Abilities Essential
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Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours Essential
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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.
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From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)