Staff Audiologist

Staff Grade Audiologist

The purpose of this post is to discharge the duties of a Staff Grade Audiologist.

Essential Criteria:

Statutory Registration, Professional Qualifications, Experience, etc

Eligible applicants will be those who on the closing date for the competition:

(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 Sláinte) (See Note 1* below)

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. (See

Note 2* below)

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 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.

How to Apply & Informal Enquiries

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 Sunday, 4th January 2026 by23:45 pm Irish time. Applications must be completed through the advertised post on CHI.jobs by 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 martin.cromb@childrenshealthireland.ie

For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Specialist 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.

Below, you’ll find the list of commencement dates for 2026 for your information only.

· March 9th

· April 13th