• Job Description

  Req#: C9163-1192E-05-25?language=en&page=739&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Undertake hearing aid repairs which will include: repair/replacement of hearing aids, basic examination of patients ears for wax etc, modification of patients ear-moulds using electrical grinder, re-tube moulds and instruct patient/carer on the basic care of hearing aids.

  Fitting of ear moulds /swim plugs to adult patients.

  Take impressions of selected patients ears in order to have an ear mould made which includes performing otoscopic examinations; be able to identify contra-indications for impression taking.

  Can programme, fit and assess a range of basic digital hearing aids to selected adult patients (where a replacement/second aid is needed). Communicate factual information in a sensitive way and encourage patients on a programme of use with the hearing aid. Carry out subsequent follow-ups of these patients and make basic fine-tune adjustments to digital aids. All patients will be hearing impaired but some will be more difficult to communicate with and will need reassurance and persuasion in accepting their hearing loss/hearing aid.

  Main duties of the job

  To undertake telephone follow-up appointments

  Daily preparation of test equipment including; basic maintenance /calibration/cleaning and accurate documentation of equipment for own use.

  Assist senior staff with non-routine balance testing on adults.

  Contributing to discussions on service development and providing comment on new departmental policies.

  Organise own day-to-day work tasks and activities.

  Referring clinical decisions outside own experience to a qualified audiologist

  About us

  Please note that the Trust reserves the right to close a position early.

  Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing Trust achieving a Good rating in our most recent Care Quality Commission (CQC) assessment and achieving significant progress in the delivery of our strategic objectives. We are proud of the commitment of our staff to ensuring a strong and sustainable future for this organisation which is highly valued by our local communities.

  There has never been a better time to join Barnsley Hospital. It is moving at pace and a we can do this attitude is evident right through the organisation, where staff are engaged for change and committed to being part of the journey to sustainability and growth.

  Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity and fair treatment to all applicants regardless of race, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, mental or physical disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age or offending history.

  The cost of the DBS (criminal records check) for Band 6 and above roles only will be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction.

  Certificates of Sponsorship

  For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link to check your eligibility Check, certificate of sponsorship - Search - GOV.UK, please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 and 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.

  Details

  Date posted

  09 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 3

  Salary

  £24,071 to £25,674 a year

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9163-1192E-05-25

  Job locations

  Pogmoor Road

  Barnsley

  South Yorkshire

  S75 2EP

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

  Supporting Documents

  Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

  Supporting Documents

  Please refer to the values-based recruitment guidance and associated documentation.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 which must include maths, English and a Science or equivalent.
  • Level 3 Physiological Science Training Apprenticeship or willingness to complete.

  Knowledge and Awareness

  Essential

  • Knowledge or understanding of the roles of the healthcare science workforce.
  • Deaf awareness

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in audiology or of a hospital environment or patient/public care service

  Values based questions

  Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 which must include maths, English and a Science or equivalent.
  • Level 3 Physiological Science Training Apprenticeship or willingness to complete.

  Knowledge and Awareness

  Essential

  • Knowledge or understanding of the roles of the healthcare science workforce.
  • Deaf awareness

  Experience

  Desirable

  • Previous experience of working in audiology or of a hospital environment or patient/public care service

  Values based questions

  Essential

  • In around 100 words please describe what Equality & Diversity means to you and why they are important.
  • In around 100 words please describe what motivates you to do a good job

  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.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Pogmoor Road

  Barnsley

  South Yorkshire

  S75 2EP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  Pogmoor Road

  Barnsley

  South Yorkshire

  S75 2EP

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.barnsleyhospital.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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