Train as a Hearing Aid Audiologist with Amplifon

Recruiter
Amplifon Limited
Location
Farnborough
Salary
14500.00 GBP Annual + plus commission
Posted
24 Feb 2017
Closes
10 Mar 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Are you looking for a change in career? Are you keen to learn new skills or gain a new qualification?

Amplifon are offering an 'earn whilst you train' programme for individuals to complete a Foundation Degree in Hearing Aid Audiology, taking careers to a new level and supporting our mission to help people to hear better.

Delivered in partnership with De Montfort University in Leicester, our trainees undertake an exciting programme of blended study lasting approximately fourteen months. Practical skills are developed and further assessed in supervised work-based training placements.

The role of the Trainee Hearing Aid Audiologist is varied and fulfilling. You will offer a positive and life changing experience, enriching the quality of lives and providing on-going hearing rehabilitation and support to our customers both within our branch network and within their homes.

Daily tasks might include assessment of lifestyle and social needs, taking relevant medical case histories, examining the outer ear, assessing hearing ability using a range of techniques, offering advice, making a referral for a medical opinion, prescription and fitting of suitable hearing technology and creating individually tailored management plans.

You will have a warm and personable manner with a strong aptitude for developing rapport and empathising with others.

You will be firmly focused on delivering high standards of customer service.

A commercial outlook and previous sales experience would be highly desirable.

You must possess a current, valid UK driving licence.

Entry Requirements

Applicants will need to be computer literate and must possess a good standard of general education.

For specific academic entry requirements, please click here to see a copy of the University Prospectus.

Please note that alternative relevant educational experience is taken into consideration for mature students.

For the university entry requirements, please click here.

Rewards and remuneration

Company car, fuel card, mobile phone and laptop.

Year 1/Phase 1: GBP14,500 pa

Year 1/Phase 2: GBP14,500 pa plus a variable pay scheme following successful completion of Phase 1 Year 2: Standard terms and commission following successful completion of the Foundation Degree

In addition, Amplifon pays for all accommodation, tuition and examination fees for the duration of the course.

Applications

To apply, please submit your CV and a Covering Letter outlining how your skills and experience align to the role along with your top three preferred locations.

In addition, please view the FAQ document here.

Closing dateJune 2017

Please note, all offers of employment are conditional and subject to your ability to meet the registration requirements of the HCPC, including a check against the Disclosure and Barring Service.