Apprentice Healthcare Science Audiology - Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom - Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust

Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
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Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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This is a unique apprenticeship opportunity to work in diagnostics and rehabilitation within the Audiology Department.

The following are examples of the duties the apprentice will undertake under supervision and following training and competency assessment:

  • To undertake uncomplicated hearing tests and accurately record the results to the audiology database
  • To assess for and take ear mould impressions for both adults and children
  • To undertake basic repairs and cleaning of a wide range of hearing aids
  • To provide and organise referrals to the hearing aid repair service
  • To be able to identify basic conditions of the outer ear and refer to clinicians any findings appropriately
  • To contribute to upholding health and safety within the service
  • To make contributions to the Audiology department as part of the multidisciplinary team during meetings, discussions etc.
  • Ensures that all departmental electronic and paper records are correct and uptodate, including accurate filing of general documentation and results
  • Meet and greet patients and their relatives/friends who attend the clinics in line with Trusts expected values and behaviours
  • Opening, sorting, distribution and dispatch of post
  • The accurate production, editing of, and storing of documents (i.e., letters to patients and GPs) using appropriate electronic systems
  • Undertakes general office duties
  • Maintains professionalism at all times
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust strongly encourages new starters to have the Covid-19 vaccine. However, it is not a mandatory requirement to work for us.


HUTH has two main sites:
Hull Royal Infirmary and Castle Hill Hospital with an annual budget of approximately £500 million.

The Trust employs around 11,000 staff and serves an extended population of 1.25 million, delivering a number of outpatient services from locations across the area.


The Trust's secondary care service portfolio is comprehensive, covering the major medical and surgical specialties, routine and specialist diagnostic services and other clinical support services.

These services are provided primarily to a catchment population of approximately 600,000 in the Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire area.


HUTH provides specialist and tertiary services to a population of 1.25 million extending from Scarborough in North Yorkshire to Grimsby and Scunthorpe in North East and North Lincolnshire respectively.

For further details with regard to this vacancy opportunity, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
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