Paediatric Audiology Technical Assistant

Bidvane; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Care Certificate support

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Paediatric Audiology Technical Assistant in its paediatric service. The role supports clinical teams in delivering patient care and contributes to a positive patient experience in Kent.

The post is 30 hours per week with a pattern to be agreed and is open only to current employees or staff-bank workers within Kent and Medway organisations. Applicants must have a QCF Level 3 in healthcare or equivalent, Level 2 English and maths, and

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 in healthcare, or equivalent healthcare experience
• Functional Skills Level 2 in literacy and numeracy (English & maths)
• Right to work in the UK (documentary evidence)

Responsibilities

• Support frontline clinical teams in delivering patient care
• Contribute to a positive experience for patients and service users

Skills

IT systems

Verbal and written communication

Education

QCF Level 3 in healthcare

English & maths Level 2

Job description

Paediatric Audiology Technical Assistant in Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust’s paediatric audiology service. The role supports clinical teams in providing patient care and contributing to patients’ experience. It is 30 hours a week, with the pattern to be agreed, and is open only to current employees or staff-bank workers at specified Kent and Medway organisations. Applicants need a QCF Level 3 or equivalent healthcare experience, Level 2 English and maths, and documentary proof of UK right to work; sponsorship is unavailable.

What the job involves

• Support frontline clinical teams in delivering patient care
• Contribute to a positive experience for patients and service users

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 in healthcare, or equivalent level of healthcare experience
• Functional Skills Level 2 in literacy and numeracy, or equivalent English and maths qualifications

Experience

• Recent experience of child development gained through education, work experience or employment

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to use IT systems and databases
• Verbal and written communication skills, with awareness of possible language and cultural difficulties

Checks & eligibility

• Documentary evidence of the right to work in the UK

Other

• Currently employed by a Kent or Medway NHS Trust, the Kent and Medway ICB or Medway Community Healthcare, or working on the staff bank within these organisations

What’s offered

• Support to achieve the Care Certificate within the first three months if not already held
• Flexible-working arrangements can be discussed