Audiologist

Egan's Hearing Centre; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Egans Hearing Centre in Cork seeks a qualified Audiologist for a full-time on-site position. You will deliver high-quality hearing care, conduct assessments, fit and verify hearing aids, and build lasting relationships with clients and their families.

You will work within a professional team, keep thorough records, and collaborate with other healthcare professionals to advance clinical services. Applicants should have a degree in Audiology and ISHAA eligibility.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree or postgraduate qualification in Audiology.
• Membership or eligibility for ISHAA or equivalent body.
• Competence in hearing assessments and audiometric testing.
• Experience fitting, programming and verifying hearing aids.
• Strong communication and client-care capabilities.
• Clear explanation of clinical information with empathy.
• Organisational, record-keeping and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage caseload independently and collaboratively with team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and current audiology advances.
• Experience in community or private-practice audiology is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive hearing assessments for adults and children.
• Perform tinnitus evaluations and diagnostic procedures as needed.
• Interpret results and develop treatment plans.
• Recommend, fit, program and verify hearing aids and assistive devices.
• Provide follow-up appointments, rehabilitation and aftercare.
• Counsel clients and families with clear information.
• Maintain confidential clinical records accurately.
• Coordinate with GPs, ENT specialists and healthcare professionals.
• Support patient education, community outreach and awareness.
• Contribute to development of clinical services.
• Maintain professional, ethical and evidence-based standards.

Skills

Audiology testing

Hearing assessments

Hearing aid fitting

Programming hearing aids

Verifying hearing aids

Communication skills

Active listening

Client care

Time management

Record-keeping

Caseload management

Professional development

Team collaboration

Private practice experience

Education

Audiology degree or postgraduate qualification

ISHAA membership eligibility or equivalent professional body

Job description

Egans Hearing Centre is Ireland’s largest independent, family-run audiology and hearing care provider, with over 60 years of experience.

Established in Cork in 1960 by the late Tom Egan, the business is now in its third generation and continues to provide personalised hearing care to clients across Cork and Munster.

Combining a long tradition of trusted care with modern clinical practices and hearing technology, Egans provides a professional and supportive environment for both its clients and team members.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a qualified Audiologist to join our team in a full-time, on-site position based in Cork.

This is an excellent opportunity for an Audiologist who is passionate about delivering high-quality, personalised hearing care and building long-term relationships with clients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive hearing assessments and audiometric testing, for adults and pediatric cases
• Perform tinnitus evaluations and other appropriate diagnostic procedures
• Interpret clinical results and develop suitable treatment and management plans
• Recommend, fit, program and verify hearing aids and assistive listening devices
• Provide follow-up appointments, rehabilitation and ongoing aftercare
• Offer clear counselling and education to clients and their families
• Maintain accurate and confidential clinical records
• Coordinate with GPs, ENT specialists and other healthcare professionals when appropriate
• Support patient education, community outreach and awareness initiatives
• Contribute to the continued development of clinical services
• Maintain professional, ethical and evidence-based standards of practice

Qualifications and Experience

• A recognised degree or postgraduate qualification in Audiology
• Full membership of, or eligibility for membership of, ISHAA or another relevant professional body
• Demonstrated competence in hearing assessments and audiometric testing
• Experience fitting, programming and verifying hearing aids
• Excellent communication, active-listening and client-care skills
• The ability to explain clinical information clearly and sensitively
• Strong organisational, record-keeping and time-management abilities
• The ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively as part of a clinical team
• A commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping current with advances in audiology and hearing technology
• Previous experience in community or private-practice audiology is advantageous

Why Join Egans?

• Join a respected, independent and family-run hearing care provider with over 60 years of experience
• Work within a professional, supportive and patient-focused clinical environment
• Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and their families
• Work with modern hearing technology and a wide variety of hearing solutions
• Become part of an experienced team committed to delivering high-quality, personalised care

Salary and Employment Package

Salary and the overall employment package will be discussed confidentially with shortlisted candidates. Egans Hearing Centre is committed to agreeing a fair package that reflects the successful candidate’s qualifications, experience and the responsibilities of the role.