Trainee Audiology Clinical Support – Cowley Hearcare

Role: Audiology Clinical Support Location: Cowley, Oxfordshire Hours: Full Time (Weekend working may be required) Experience level: No previous audiology training is needed   Were looking for someone to join our business in Cowley as a Audiology Clinical Support. You will be joining a team that will provide full training and actively encourage ongoing career progression.This role is the perfect first step for someone who is wanting to pursue a career in Audiology.   What is Audiology Clinical Support? Our Audiology Clinical Support staff are vital in the running of our hearcare businesses. You will support our Hearing Aid Dispensers to help our stores maximise the efficiency of their hearing service and provide excellent customer care. As part of this role, you will undergo our ACS course to become a qualified ACS colleague. No previous experience or training in Audiology is required so if youre looking for a long-term career in hearcare this opportunity is perfect for you as it is the first step into Audiology.   What is the ACS Course? The course will take around two weeks to complete. The course is a mixture of online learning resources accessible at any time. Alongside practical training and supervision that can be delivered by an appropriately qualified registered hearing aid dispenser.   Once you have completed our ACS course you will be able to do the following tasks: Otoscopy* Video otoscopy* Triage questions (to identify urgent referable conditions) Perform basic screening of hearing using Audiopad Referral to wax removal services in-store Referral to HAD for referable conditions Referral to HAD for full hearing assessment Referral to urgent care/immediate medical attention for instances of sudden hearing loss Remote Triage *with indirect supervision Your future in Specsavers Hearcare Once youve completed our ACS course and have gained your confidence within the role you will have the opportunity to further your career in hearcare. There are different routes available to you including our Hearcare Clinical Assistant course and the Hearing Aid Dispenser Apprenticeship.