Trainee Hearing Aid Audiologist - Guildford

Demant Polska; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job description

Trainee Hearing Aid Audiologist - Guildford

We are currently recruiting apprentices to join our Hearing Aid Dispenser Level 5 Apprenticeship. Successful completion of the 14-month apprenticeship will provide eligibility to register as a Hearing Aid Dispenser with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with guaranteed employment on registration.

With a starting salary of £24,230 (+ company car/car allowance after 35 weeks) and once qualified an OTE package of circa £55,000

The start date for our next trainee programme is 14th July 2025

What does a Hearing Aid Audiologist do?

As part of a unique and much sought after role in healthcare in the UK, you will:

• Provide exceptional customer service, advice, and patient care.
• Carry out hearing assessments.
• Provide and sell the most appropriate hearing solutions.
• Support patients through the fitting and provide aftercare to ensure the best results possible.
• Work within HCPC standards of performance, conduct, and ethics.
• Work in the heart of the community visiting patients in their own homes.

Minimum Requirements:

• 4 GCSEs at grades 9-4 / A – C which must include Maths, English, and Science. You will need to provide your certificate on application.
• Excellent communication skills – a warm, friendly personality with the ability to empathise with patients with a hearing loss.
• Commerciality and be able to evidence working to targets.
• IT Skills – confident in the use of IT (MS Office) and an ability to learn new software.
• Hold a full UK driving licence – with access to a car for the initial 35 week training period.
• Be able to commit to 60 weeks of training starting 14th July – 2 x 10 week blocks being residential from Monday pm to Thursday pm in Buxton.
• You must reside in the location you are applying for or relocate by the start date.
• The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• Please note that if English is not your first language you will need an IELTS Level 7 in speaking, writing, and reading (with no level below 6.5).

As an apprentice Hearing Aid Audiologist, you will receive:

• A basic starting salary of £24,230 (plus London weighting allowance in and around the M25).
• Increasing on HCPC registration to £37,500+ basic with Commission and Bonus (OTE £55k+).
• Company car or car allowance (from 35 weeks of employment).
• Pension.
• Private Health Insurance (free after 12m qualifying period).
• Fully funded training (including accommodation for residential elements of the course & meal allowance).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Plus other benefits including employee discounts for you and your family, supportive culture, long service awards.
• IiP Gold accredited company.

Closing Date – 25th April 2025 (our adverts may close sooner due to volume of applications).

Selection Process – Will involve online assessments, online and face-to-face interviews. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.

Training Start Date – 14th July 2025.

Hidden Hearing - About Us

We make a life-changing difference to people living with hearing loss and we do so through our exceptional colleagues.

Established in 1968, Hidden Hearing is dedicated to providing the highest standard of care possible, with more than 100,000 people trusting us to test and care for their hearing every year.

Who we are

Hidden Hearing belongs to Audika Group which is the Hearing Care division of Demant and one of the world’s leading hearing care retailers. With more than 5,000 hearing care experts in over 3,500 clinics worldwide, we combine our global reach with a local approach and strong local brands.

So, if you are ready to make a career out of helping people love their ears, we would love to hear from you.