£21.00 Per Hour
Job description
Job summaryIs your super power communication?
Do you enjoy helping people, solving little problems and learning new skills?Want a career where no two days are the same and you genuinely make a difference?
Come and join our Audiology team as a Trainee Associate Audiologist, a role where you'll help people hear life a little better every single day.
From helping someone hear their grandchildren more clearly, to fixing a hearing aid that's been dropped in a cup of tea (yes, it happens), this is a rewarding and varied role within a friendly NHS team.
No previous Audiology experience? No problem. We'll provide all the training and support you need. We are looking for the right attitude, enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
This post starts as a Band 3 to progress to Band 4 post qualified
Main duties of the job
The Trainee Associate Audiologists works as a member of the Audiology team under the direct and indirect supervision of an Audiologist. The post will involve direct patient care, dealing with routine enquiries and performing routine non-complex tasks daily which will include hearing aid repair and maintenance.
There will be a mix of both clinical and administrative duties which have clearly definedprotocols and procedures.
As competencies progress they will provide routine adult hearing aid maintenance under indirect supervision, undertake some basic diagnostic assessments and interpret basic clinical results/data. Some administrative support duties may also be required.
The post is designed as a progressive role, undertaking practical and theoretical training in all aspects including completing a Foundation Degree in Hearing Aid Audiology and achieving a Band 4, Associate Audiologist role.
The role requires full engagement in all aspects of the training, including all elements of theory and practice and all tri-partite reviews. The post holder will be required to attend University and must adhere to all University deadlines for submission of work. You will be required to maintain records of all 'on the job' learning.
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description.
We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 GCSEs at C/4 or above including English and Maths
- 32 UCAS points to access professional training (1 A level at grade C / BTEC National Diploma at grade M, T level pass overall)C
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Experience within a customer care setting
- Able to use a range of IT applications such as Office
- Experience in a healthcare environment
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience of working with deaf/hard-of-hearing people
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- 3 GCSEs at C/4 or above including English and Maths
- 32 UCAS points to access professional training (1 A level at grade C / BTEC National Diploma at grade M, T level pass overall)C
Essential
- Good organisational skills
- Experience within a customer care setting
- Able to use a range of IT applications such as Office
- Experience in a healthcare environment
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience of working with deaf/hard-of-hearing people
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
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. .
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
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. .
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Broomfield
Chelmsford
CM1 7ET
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Chelmsford
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Salary indication
- £21.00 Per Hour
- Published at
- 28-07-2026
- Profession type
- Health / Medical
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
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