Level 4 Apprenticeship (Audiology)

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare team as an Apprentice in Audiology, where you'll gain hands-on experience and support while studying for a Level 4 qualification. This role offers the chance to work closely with experienced professionals in a friendly environment, delivering high-quality care to patients. With a focus on teamwork and patient empowerment, you'll be part of a dedicated team that values service and ambition. This is an excellent opportunity to kickstart your career in healthcare, making a positive impact on people's lives while developing your skills and knowledge in Audiology.

Qualifications

• Ability to deliver competent care under supervision.
• Strong communication skills to interact with patients.

Responsibilities

• Enroll and complete a level 4 apprenticeship in Health Care Science.
• Repair and replace digital hearing aids under supervision.
• Take impressions of routine adult ears under guidance.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Level 4 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science

Tools

Hearing Aids

Job description

Job summary

Level 4 Health Care Sciences Apprenticeship (Audiology)

Band 3 - Annex 21 (First Year - 70% of top of Band 3, Second Year - 75% of top of Band 3).

Would you like to start an exciting career in Audiology and join a strong team of dedicated Audiology professionals? Do you have a passion for patient care? Are you attracted to science but with a strong desire to help people too, and are an excellent communicator?

If so, this apprenticeship post should appeal to you!

We are offering to pay a salary and fund your learning as you work. The programme lasts for 2 years and you will have the support of your manager, the department's training lead, and your colleagues.

The Audiology service in Swindon would love to welcome you to our team. This development role provides an excellent opportunity for a new career in a friendly and forward-thinking department. It is a great prospect for an individual wanting to gain further quality healthcare experience in a supportive environment. You will have the opportunity to enrol on and study a level 4 Apprenticeship in Healthcare Science specialising in Audiology.

Main duties of the job

The Apprentice Health Care Science (Audiology) will deliver an effective and competent level of care under the guidance and supervision of the Audiology Team. They will independently carry out repair and replacements to hearing aids working to nationally and locally agreed operating procedures.

The role involves the enrolment onto the level 4 apprenticeship in Health Care Science and possible career pathway to level 6 degree apprenticeship to qualify as an Audiologist.

Our current team includes Audiologists, Clinical Scientists, Associate and Assistant Audiologists along with administration support to work across both our acute and community sites. We work closely with Teachers of the Deaf, Speech and Language Therapists, ENT, and the local CCGs. We invite applications from dynamic individuals who can deliver high-quality care with the motivation to develop further.

We have been accredited by UKAS against the Improving Quality in Physiological diagnostic Services (IQIPS) standards and we provide a comprehensive diagnostic and rehabilitation service for both adults and children, which includes tinnitus and vestibular management. In order to strengthen our team, we are looking for a well-motivated individual to work with us alongside having allocated time to study.

About us

Our STAR values - Service, Teamwork, Ambition, and Respect - are a golden thread running through everything we do. These values serve as a guiding principle, driving us towards our vision of delivering great joined-up services to our local community. Whether at home, in the community, or within the hospital, our goal is to empower individuals to lead independent and healthier lives.

Date posted: 01 May 2025

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 3

Salary: £25,674 a year Pro rata per annum

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 249-7146206

Job locations: Great Western Hospital, Marlborough Road, Swindon, SN3 6BB

Job description

Main duties of the job

• To enrol and complete an apprenticeship level 4 in Health Care Science.
• To take impressions of routine adult ears under the guidance and supervision of senior Audiologists.
• To repair and replace digital hearing aids to adults under the guidance and supervision of senior Audiologists.
• To assess custom ear moulds to optimise hearing aid fitting under the guidance and supervision of senior Audiologists.
• To carry out simple modifications to custom ear moulds by using highly developed hand-eye coordination skills.

Please see job description for full details of main responsibilities.