Senior Audiologist

Senior Audiologist

�� Join the Future of Paediatric Care at Children’s Health Ireland (CHI)

�� Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) is now inviting applications for Senior Audiologist

Why join CHI?

✅ Career growth: A supportive environment, exposure to cross-disciplinary teams, and opportunities to work in Ireland's newest Hospital with state of the art equipment.

✅ Competitive salary: € 54, 139 – €62, 261 LSIs, aligned with HSE pay scales.

✅ Impactful work: Make a real difference and help in creating a culture of Ireland’s leading paediatric hospitals.

Essential Requirements:

A) (i) Hold the two year full time M.Sc.in Audiology awarded by the National University of Ireland, University College Cork at Level 9 on the Quality and Qualifications of Ireland (QQI) framework, which includes a licence to practice clinical audiology in Ireland

OR

(ii) Hold an equivalent qualification in Audiology awarded in another jurisdiction validated by the Department of Health (An Roinn Slainte)

OR

(B) Hold the BSc (Hons) in Audiology awarded by Athlone Institute of Technology awarded in 2016 only, at Level 8 on the Quality and Qualifications of Ireland (QQI) framework.

OR

(C) Candidates currently working as an Audiologist or Audiological Scientist within the Irish Health System must hold:

(a) a qualification equivalent to (A) above

OR

(b) The British Association of Audiologists Examinations Parts 1 & 2 (or its predecessor)

OR

(c) A qualification equivalent to (C), (a), (b).

AND

(D) Candidates must provide evidence of audiological competence relevant to the scope of practice required for the role.

AND

(E) Candidates who did not complete the required studies through the medium of English must demonstrate their proficiency in the English language through the submission of certification from the International English Language Testing System [IES TS]. An overall score of 7.00 is required with a minimum of Reading 6.5, Writing 7, Listening 6.5, and Speaking 7.

AND

(F) Candidates must have 3 years full time (or equivalent) years post qualification paediatric clinical experience to include experience in independently carrying out behavioural assessments on children of 4 years of age and older.

AND

(G) Candidates must have evidence of research and/or development activity.

AND

(H) Candidates must possess the requisite Audiological competency, professional knowledge experience, and ability (including a high standard of suitability and administrative ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office

*Note 1 In addition to this requirement, documentation should be provided to indicate that the qualification entitles the candidate to practise as an audiologist in the country where they qualified

*Note 2 Certified evidence of clinical competency may take the form of formal certification (e.g. CCC, CAC etc) or formal written statements from reliable clinical or academic sources confirming competence in one or more areas of practice.

Application Process:

* Please note that the start date for this role is January 2027*

Applications for this post must be accompanied by a cover letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met.

The criterion for short listing is based on the requirements of the post, as outlined in the eligibility criteria.

* Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV’s will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter.

The closing date for submissions of CV’s and cover letter is 7th June by 23:45pm.Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobsby clicking ‘Apply for Job’.

Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method.

For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact Louise Keogh, Audiology Professional Lead, CHI. Email address:louise.keogp@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Recruitment at Aine.Campion@childrenshealthireland.ie

PLEASE NOTE:

CHI has transitioned to a process of a one commencement day per month for all new employees, CHI internal transfers and Secondments. This update to our Onboarding process is aligned to changes in our monthly/fortnightly payroll and with the launch of our new corporate induction program. This process enhancement ensures that we can thoroughly prepare for your arrival and facilitate a smooth transition in your onboarding journey.

It is important for you to note that if you do not have your pre-employments and mandatory training completed in time, your commencement date will be deferred to the next available date.