Entry Level
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Trainee Audiology Practitioner role with Specsavers in Basildon, Wickford and Canvey Island.
- Salary up to £26,852 per annum for a 40-hour week.
- Comprehensive training provided, including a wax removal qualification.
- No degree required, but good English and a desire to learn are essential.
About the Role
Specsavers is offering a Trainee Audiology Practitioner position to help people hear better. You will work with Hearing Aid Dispensers (HADs) and store teams to provide essential hearing care.
Training and Development
- You will undertake the Specsavers Audiology Practitioner course.
- Receive support from an experienced HAD.
- Gain hands-on experience in clinical skills such as wax removal (microsuction), and repairing and programming hearing aids.
- Opportunities to progress into other roles within Specsavers.
Qualifications and Experience
- A wax removal (microsuction) qualification is particularly desirable, especially from the following programmes:
- Audiology Academy HCA Course
- Starkey HCA Course
- University-led HCA programme
- Good written and verbal English skills are essential.
- A keen interest in self-development and furthering your skills.
- Fluency in patient management systems is ideal but not essential.
- No degree or specific qualifications are required to enrol on the programme.
Location
- The main store is in Basildon.
- You will also work across hub stores in Wickford and Canvey Island.
- All stores have great public transport links.
What's on Offer
- Salary: Up to £26,852 per annum
- Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, including one weekend day per week.
- Leave: 28 days (includes bank holidays).
- Pension: Auto-enrollment with employer contributions.
- Perks: Specsavers Perks for everyday discounts and savings.
- Support: WeCare employee support service.
- Wellbeing: Complimentary subscription to the Headspace app.
- Discounts: Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family.
- Birthday: An additional paid day off on your birthday.
- Family Leave & Sick Pay: Enhanced family leave and company sick pay.