Hearing Aid Audiologist Trainee

NHS Scotland

  • Glasgow
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.This is 4 permanent full time post (37) working five days a week based in Inverclyde Royal Hospital / Stobhill Hospital / Gartnavel General Hospital and Royal Alexandra Hospital. Audiology site/base may be negotiable,Greater Glasgow & Clyde forms the largest Health Authority in the UK which provides Audiology services over a large area of inner city and rural populations. The service is currently staffed by a clinical team of Assistant Technical Officers, Hearing Aid Audiologists and Audiologists supported by a dedicated Administration and Clerical Team.The majority of the service is based within our Acute Hospitals, the service runs independently using its own patient management system and has full autonomy over the booking of patients and scheduling of activities in general. We are looking for highly motivated, flexible person to join our existing hard working and dedicated team.We would be keen to hear from individuals with current skills and experience in an NHS Audiology service in B3 Audiology Assistant roles, with expertise in using Audiology softwares and hearing aid repair/maintenance. You must be capable to undertake university-level study over two years in addition to working and developing in-post.Upon qualifying, you will hold a Higher Education Diploma in Hearing Aid Audiology and be able to work fully as a B4 Hearing Aid Audiologist in the NHS. Requirements of this post include:
  • Fully conversant with hearing aid programming softwares for repairs and troubleshooting.
  • Fully conversant with Audiology-specific Audiology softwares.
  • Current experience undertaking NHS-based hearing aid repair clinics and running own patient lists
  • A positive attitude and an ability to work in a team as well as being able to make decisions when working single handed.
  • The ability to problem solve and use initiative.
  • Evidence of and ability to work with hearing impaired individuals and their family/carers.
  • Good knowledge of current working practices within audiology.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to undertake university-level study alongside working in a busy Audiology Service, produce assignments and meet course deadlines
  • This post requires membership of Disclosure Scotland's PVG Scheme.
For further information please contact Sharon McLaughlin Audiology Team Lead IRH - Sharon.McLaughlin4@nhs.scotDetails on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service is available on the Supporting Information document.NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.

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