Healthcare Science Assistant in Audiology

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in North Cumbria is seeking a Healthcare Science Assistant in Audiology. The role involves assisting in the treatment of hearing impaired clients, providing technical support, and undertaking administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have a background in healthcare, good communication skills, and the ability to work within a team. This is a great opportunity for those looking to gain valuable experience in a supportive environment. Applicants should have relevant GCSEs and A levels in science subjects.

Qualifications

• Experience of dealing with the public.
• Interest in Healthcare.
• Experience in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and administrative support to the Audiology team.
• Assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of hearing impaired clients.
• Maintain equipment and repair hearing aids.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English and Science

2 GCE A levels one in a science subject

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Healthcare Science Assistant in Audiology

The closing date is 13 January 2026

Audiology NCIC are looking to recruit a Healthcare Science Assistant. The Acute Audiology service at NCIC treats patients at Carlisle, West Cumberland, Workington and Penrith hospitals. This role provides an opportunity to work in a friendly and forward-thinking department. It is a great prospect for an individual wanting to gain quality healthcare experience in a supportive environment. The department is committed to developing staff through informal or formal training routes. The post holder will deliver a competent level of patient care under the supervision and guidance of the Audiology team. They will independently undertake repair clinics for clients with faulty hearing aids. They will assist in the administrative, technical and rehabilitative work of the hearing services provided by the Audiology Department.

Main duties of the job

The post involves the provision of technical and administrative support to Healthcare Scientists/Assistant Audiologists working within the Acute Audiology service at NCIC.

The post is based at the Cumberland Infirmary. The job holder will assist the qualified staff in the treatment and rehabilitation of hearing impaired clients of all ages. Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team the post holder will be responsible for a variety of tasks ranging from general equipment maintenance and hearing aid repairs to clerical and administrative duties.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of "safe, high quality care every time":

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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Recruitment Process

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English and Science
• 2 GCE A levels one in a science subject
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care

Knowledge and Experience

• Experience of dealing with the public
• Interest in Healthcare
• Experience with the use of computers and database operation
• Experience of face to face contact in a healthcare environment
• Experience of dealing with hearing impaired people
• Knowledge of hearing aids/Deaf awareness issues

Skills and Aptitudes

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with emotional and challenging subject matter with tact and sensitivity
• Good telephone manner
• Good level of computer literacy
• Ability to work effectively without direct supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure.
• Good organisational skills with the ability prioritise, innovate and work to deadlines.
• I.T Skills

Other Requirements

• Flexible to service needs.
• Driving licence

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.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust