Trainee Hearing Aid Audiologist - Lincoln Area

About the role

An exciting career opportunity to join Hidden Hearing as an apprentice Hearing Aid Audiologist.

(please note that if you live and work in Scotland or Wales you will attend the same course as a non-apprentice)

 

We are currently recruiting apprentices to join our Hearing Aid Dispenser Level 5 Apprenticeship. Successful completion of the 14-month apprenticeship will provide eligibility to register as a Hearing Aid Dispenser with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) with guaranteed employment on registration.

 

With a starting salary of £24,230 (+ company car/car allowance after 35 weeks) and once qualified an OTE package of circa £55,000

 

The start date for our next trainee programme is

14th July 2025

What does a hearing aid audiologist do?

As part of a unique and much sought after role in healthcare in the UK, you will

• provide exceptional customer service, advice and patient care
• carry out hearing assessments
• provide and sell the most appropriate hearing solutions
• support patients through the fitting and provide aftercare to ensure the best results possible
• work within HCPC standards of performance, conduct and ethics
• you will work in the heart of the community visiting patients in their own homes

Essential Job Requirements

• 4 GCSEs at grades 9-4 / A – C which must include Maths, English and Science. You will need to provide your certificate on application.
• Excellent communication skills – a warm, friendly personality with the ability to empathise with patients with a hearing loss
• Commerciality and be able to evidence working to targets. An essential requirement for success is providing best in class service, being able to work to targets and sell hearing aids.
• IT Skills – confident in the use of IT (MS Office) and an ability to learn new software
• Hold a full UK driving licence – with access to a car for the initial 35 week training period
• Be able to commit to 60 weeks of training start date 14th July – 2 x 10 week blocks being residential from Monday pm to Thursday pm in Buxton
• You must reside in the location you are applying for or relocate by the start date
• The role is subject to an enhanced DBS check
• Please note that if English is not your first language you will need an IELTS Level 7 in speaking, writing and reading (with no level below 6.5)

As an apprentice HAD, you will receive

• A basic starting salary of £24,230 (plus London weighting allowance in and around the M25)
• Increasing on HCPC registration to £37,500+ basic with Commission and Bonus (OTE £55k+)
• Company car or car allowance (from 35 weeks of employment)
• Pension
• Private Health Insurance (free after 12m qualifying period)
• Fully funded training (including accommodation for residential elements of the course & meal allowance)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Plus other benefits including employee discounts for you and your family, supportive