Audiologist - Acute Hospital, Dublin

Audiologist – Acute Hospital, South Dublin

Cpl Healthcare in partnership with our client are recruiting for an Audiologist for a permanent position with an excellent relocation package including sponsorship for a critical skills permit.

Working as an Audiologist, you will:

Work closely with ENT Lead Clinicians and the Chief Audiologist to identify, diagnose, treat and monitor disorders of hearing, tinnitus, or balance problems in both adults and paediatrics.

•Interpret the results of Audiological assessments and provide recommendations and reports to other health and educational professionals as necessary.

•Provide counselling to patients, relatives and carers on audiological conditions.

•Undertake assessment of hearing & auditory function with appropriate selection of testing methods including, but not limited to:

oVisual Reinforcement Audiometry (VRA, soundfield, insert, bone conduction)

oOtoacoustic Emissions

oEvoked Response Testing (including ABR) in clinic and under anaesthetic, where appropriate.

oPerformance/ Play Audiometry

oStandard Pure Tone Audiometry

oOtoscopy

oTympanometry

oPerform behavioural audiological assessments of babies and infants.

oAssist during assessments/rehabilitation of adult patients with learning difficulties or special needs.

The Candidate:

•Hold a recognised qualification in Audiology recognised by the Dept of Health and Children in Ireland

•Experience in diagnostic hearing tests (Otoscopy, Pure Tone Audiometry, Tympanometry)

•Experience in hearing aid repairs

•Strong knowledge of the anatomy of the ear

•Some post graduate experience is desirable

•Previous experience working within an acute setting, clinical placements will be considered

•Professional approach to work

•Flexibility in work practice