Trainee Hearing Aid Dispenser

Job title: Trainee Hearing Aid Dispenser
Vac Ref No: EX7980
Salary: £26,000 per year, plus car and tuition fees paid – rising to £20k + commission when qualified
Location: UK wide
Job type: Permanent

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm

Overview:

Are you looking for a change in career? Do you feel like doing something more challenging? Are you keen to learn new skills or gain more qualifications? Do you want to feel motivated in your job?

If you want all of the above, then working as a Trainee Hearing Aid Dispenser could be for you!
We are delighted to be launching the Amplifon Foundation Degree Programme. This is our most exciting new development within the UK business and for our people for many years. The programme provides the opportunity to train to become a Hearing Aid Audiologist in just over a year, and to manage your own branch soon after.

PLEASE NOTE THAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE UK, LISTED BELOW. ALL APPLICATIONS WILL REQUIRE A COVERING LETTER IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. A FULL DRIVING LICENCE IS ALSO REQUIRED.

Responsibilities:

We are looking for commercial and sales orientated individuals with previous experience in a customer services environment. The role will involve working both in the field and in branch and will include both distance learning, practical study and residential learning on site at De Montfort University.

Amplifon will be sponsoring the programme and paying all tuition and examination fees.

There will also be associated financial benefits:

Year 1 / Phase 1: £26,000 per year
1 / Phase 2: £26,000 per year plus standard commission terms after successful completion of Phase 1
Year 2 and beyond: standard terms and commission following successful completion of the Foundation Degree

Please note that we are looking for Trainee Hearing Aid Dispensers in the following areas:

Scotland
Belfast (Training to take place in the UK)
North East of England
Norfolk & Suffolk
Cambridgeshire
Hampshire, including the Isle of Wight (Training to take place on the mainland)
Devon & Cornwall

Qualifications:

The following requirements are provided by the University:

Five GCSEs at grade C or above, including Maths, English and Science plus one of the following:
A-Level
Normally 180 UCAS Points from at least one Science A Level or equivalent
BTEC
National Diploma: Science BTEC with Merit/Merit/Pass
BTEC National Certificate: Distinction/Merit. Must meet Science requirement
BTEC National Award: only in combination with other accepted qualifications. Must meet Science requirement
BTEC Extended Diploma (3 A2s): Science BTEC with Merit/Merit/Pass (200) points
BTEC Diploma (2 A2s): Science BTEC Distinction Merit (200)
BTEC 90 credit Diploma: Distinction/Distinction
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (1 A2): only in combination with other accepted qualifications. Must meet Science requirement
BTEC certificate (1 A1): only in combination with other accepted qualifications. Must meet Science requirement
Access to HE Diploma: Pass in Access to Science. English and Maths GCSE equivalency required, 12 level 2 credits in each subject
International Baccalaureate: 26+ points

You must complete an occupational health check, declaration form and enhanced DBS disclosure application form before starting the course, which needs to be cleared in accordance with DMU’s admissions policy.

Other Considerations

Alternative relevant educational experience will be considered in line with the University specification (see prospectus)

The role will require the individual to be flexible to the needs of the business and fully committed to the educational requirements set by the Foundation Degree.
The post holder must attain HCPC registration following successful completion of the Foundation Degree.
The post holder will need to travel within the role, to support both educational and customer requirements; therefore a full UK Drivers licence is required.
Please note that this role will involve extensive travel and due to limited locations available, may require relocation.

When applying, please ensure you include your top 3 locations in order of preference and we will be in touch following receipt of your application.

Interested applicants will be required to complete a simple application form to be returned by email with a covering letter and CV.