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Job summary

Main area
Adult Audiology
Grade
Band 5 Annex 21
Contract
Permanent: Annex 21 Apprenticeship
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
320-SURG-1396
Employer
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Derby Hospital
Town
Derby
Salary
£32,073 - £39,043 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
15/06/2026 23:59
Interview date
25/06/2026

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust logo

Band 5 Audiology Apprentice (Annex 21)

Band 5 Annex 21

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

With over 14,000 members of staff you can expect huge variety and new opportunities every day! Our staff go above and beyond and take pride in caring for our patients.

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust is fully committed to promoting inclusion, equality, diversity and human rights in employment and delivery of its services.  The Trust is committed to providing an environment where all employees, patients, carers and visitors experience equality of opportunity by means of understanding and appreciating the value of diversity.

As a Trust we promote an inclusive environment and welcome applications from a diverse pool of talent and backgrounds.  All individuals are valued and given every opportunity to succeed based on merit.

The Trust actively encourages applications from members of our Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities. These groups are under-represented in our organisation, and it’s important to us that our workforce reflects the diversity of our communities as much as possible.

Armed Forces and Disability Confident guaranteed interview scheme

To further support the pledges in the Armed Forces Covenant and to make a positive contribution to support ex-armed forces personnel (veterans) make the transition to civilian life, the Trust has introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification, to help them overcome barriers to find civilian employment. The scheme will operate for all external recruitment.

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer and committed to both employing and retaining people with disabilities.  This commitment is to guarantee an interview for any candidate that has disclosed a disability under the Equality Act 2010 and who meets the essential criteria set out in the person specification.  Reasonable adjustments under the Equality Act 2010 will be considered upon request.

if you are blind or visually impaired and require application material in an alternative format- such as Braille, large print, audio or accessible electronic formats or  you require support/adjustments with your application please contact the recruitment team on  01332 788466

Join us and help make a real difference to our Trust.

Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for; 

Job overview

We are looking for an Audiology Apprentice to join our enthusiastic Audiology team at Royal Derby Hospital, Derby.

This role is for a Level 6 Healthcare Science Apprenticeship in Audiology at Aston University. You will study part-time and will qualify with a BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Audiology) degree on completion, plus an Apprenticeship Certificate. We are offering to pay a salary and fund your learning as you work towards gaining a degree in Audiology with Aston University.

To meet the eligibility criteria for government funded apprenticeship schemes you must be:

- Aged 16 or over.
- Been resident in the UK/EU for the last 3 years.
- Must NOT have a qualification at the same level or above in the same or a related field, or already be in any form of formal government-funded education at the point of enrolment.
- Must have 5 GCSEs in total which must include a GCSE band 4/grade C and above or Level 2 Functional Skills or equivalent in Mathematics and English and be able to provide certification.
- 3 x A-levels at ABB, including 1 Science A-level, or BTEC equivalent at D*D*D*.
- Applicants with Level 4 Audiology Apprenticeship qualifications can be considered (alongside the other eligibility criteria) for entry. However, the university cannot use the Level 4 as accreditation of prior learning (APL) as these do not currently directly map to the level 6.

Main duties of the job

  • To provide Audiology cover to Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Outpatients Department clinics including masked air and bone condition audiometry and tympanometry. 
  • To discuss results with patients and their family/ carer.
  • To undertake Stage A daily calibration checks and maintain records for Audiological equipment.
  • Routine aspects of all adult hearing aid and rehabilitation service within the department, including clinics at community sites and domiciliary visiting.
  • Interpretation of results by collating all available information to decide on appropriate management: to include whether further audiological assessment is needed, ENT referral is required, or decide on treatment such as hearing aid fitting or therapy requirements.
  • Explain results to patients and where appropriate the importance of ongoing surveillance.
  • Ability to take accurate ear impressions on patients of all ages, according to the British Society of Audiology recommended procedures.
  • Verifying hearing aid prescriptions using probe tube microphone measurements.
  • Attendance at regular staff meetings and internal/external training courses as appropriate.
  • Transporting expensive equipment, stock (to include hearing aids and consumables) to community hospitals or outreach clinics as required.
  • To keep the patient management system (Auditbase) up to date so that patients’ progress is monitored, rehabilitation schedules are adhered to, and stock is appropriately managed.

Working for our organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

  • Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
  • On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
  • Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

  • We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
  • We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – an average of 2077 per week.
  • An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country.
  • Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
  • Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
  • We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
  • We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
  • UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Although an apprentice role, this vacancy is open to everyone regardless of age and ideal for anyone looking for a career within Audiology. Over a 4-year period, you will be fully funded to complete your apprenticeship around your working role.

You will be a responsible member of the Audiology Department, assisting the Audiologists with their role of providing help and assistance to hearing impaired patients of all ages.

You will receive training on all aspects of the role to enable you to fulfil the responsibilities for the role outlined below:

  • Routine aspects of all work within the department including clinics at peripheral sites.
  • Perform audiological testing procedures without supervision including fitting hearing aids.
  • Explain results to patients and where appropriate the importance of ongoing surveillance.
  • Ensure a person-centred approach in all patient interactions.

Closing date of applications: 15th June 2026

Interview date: 25th June 2026

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

 

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

UHDB is committed to fair and transparent recruitment. We welcome authentic applications that reflect your own skills, experience and motivations for the role. While we understand that candidates may use AI tools for grammar, formatting or accessibility purposes, applications that appear to be substantially AI generated may be subject to additional review. If this applies to your submission, we will let you know and may ask for clarification. Please ensure your application accurately represents your experience and is written in your own words.

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Your application (for shortlisting purposes) is assessed based on the Person Specification in the job advert (below). 

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • 3 x A-levels at ABB, including 1 Science A-Level, or BTEC equivalent at D* D* D*
  • Five GCSEs in total which must include grade C/4 Mathematics, C/4 English Language, and the rest at grade C/4

Experience & Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Ability to communicate effectively with people of all ages and abilities
  • Good level of literacy and numeracy, including good computer skills
Desirable criteria
  • Previous work as an Audiology Assistant

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrate good IT skills for maintaining up-to date patient records
  • Ability to manage own workload without direct supervision and to work as part of a team

Employer certification / accreditation badges

No smoking policyArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardMindful employer.  Being positive about mental health.Disability confident employerCare Leaver CovenantStep into healthArmed Forces CovenantCareLeaver CovenantAge Friendly EmployerNational Preceptorship for Nursing Quality Mark 2024

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

If we receive a high number of applications for this position we reserve the right to withdraw the post before the closing date, therefore it is advisable that you apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Please ensure that you had read the Job Description and Person Spec and that you meet the criteria before applying.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jonathan Butler
Job title
Head of Adult Audiology (Derby)
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01332 785345
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