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Job summary

Main area
Audiology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 3
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Friday 8.30 to 5 PM)
Job ref
262-A-25-7671483
Employer
North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
NCIC Cumberland Infirmary
Town
Carlisle
Salary
£24,937 - £26,598 Per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/01/2026 23:59

Employer heading

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust logo

Healthcare Science Assistant in Audiology

NHS AfC: Band 3

Job overview

Do you have a passion for patient care?

Audiology NCIC are looking to recruit an Healthcare Science Assistant.

The Acute Audiology service at NCIC treats patients at Carlisle, West Cumberland, Workington and Penrith hospitals.

This role provides an opportunity to work in a friendly and forward-thinking department. It is a great prospect for an individual wanting to gain quality healthcare experience in a supportive environment. The department is committed to developing staff through informal or formal training routes.

The post holder will deliver a competent level of patient care under the supervision and guidance of the  Audiology team. They will independently undertake repair clinics for clients with faulty hearing aids. They will assist in the administrative, technical and rehabilitative work of the hearing services provided by the Audiology Department.

Main duties of the job

The post involves the provision of technical and administrative support to Healthcare Scientists/Assistant Audiologists working within the Acute Audiology service at NCIC.

The post is based at the Cumberland Infirmary the job holder will assist the qualified staff in the treatment and rehabilitation of hearing impaired clients of all ages. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team the post holder will be responsible for a variety of tasks ranging from general equipment maintenance and hearing aid repairs to clerical and administrative duties.

Working for our organisation

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria.  The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of ‘safe, high quality care every time':

  • Being a clinically led organisation
  • Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
  • A positive patient experience every time
  • A great place to work
  • Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).  Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information (Please ask recruiting manager and delete if not appropriate) This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service: 

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

 

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

 

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years 

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths, English and Science
  • 2 GCE A levels one in a science subject
  • NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care
Desirable criteria
  • 5 GCSEs (Grade C/4 or above)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of dealing with the public
  • Interest in Healthcare
  • Experience with the use of computers and database operation
Desirable criteria
  • Experience of face to face contact in a healthcare environment
  • Experience of dealing with hearing impaired people
  • Knowledge of hearing aids/Deaf awareness issues

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential criteria
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with emotional and challenging subject matter with tact and sensitivity
  • Good telephone manner
  • Good level of computer literacy
  • Fine manual dexterity
  • Ability to work effectively without direct supervision and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure.
  • Good organisational skills with the ability prioritise, innovate and work to deadlines.
Desirable criteria
  • I.T Skills
  • Keyboard skills

Other Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Flexible to service needs.
  • Driving licence

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleAge positiveArmed Forces Covenant (Silver Award)Mindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerBetter Health - SilverFair Train Silver StandardStep into health

Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
David Johnstone
Job title
Audiology Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01228 81442

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
South Parkhouse Building
Baron Way
Kingmoor Park
Carlisle
Cumbria
CA6 4SJ
Telephone
01228936281
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