Audiologist

About the role

A dedicated healthcare team in a clinical setting is seeking an Audiologist to deliver high-quality hearing and balance services. The role centres on assessing, diagnosing and managing a wide range of hearing and balance disorders, working with patients of all ages.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive hearing and balance assessments, including pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, tympanometry and other diagnostic tests
• Interpret results and develop individualised management plans for hearing loss, tinnitus, auditory processing difficulties and balance disorders
• Select, fit and programme hearing aids and assistive listening devices, with follow-up care and counselling
• Perform vestibular assessments and help manage patients with dizziness and balance-related conditions
• Collaborate with ENT specialists, speech-language therapists and other allied health professionals
• Maintain accurate clinical records and take part in quality improvement, clinical audits and continuing professional development
• Educate patients and families on hearing health, hearing conservation and device use

Required profile

• Recognised degree or postgraduate qualification in a hearing and balance science or closely related field
• Full registration (or eligibility for registration) with the relevant regulatory body
• Demonstrated clinical experience in diagnostic hearing assessment and hearing aid fitting; paediatric hearing or vestibular experience is an advantage
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient-focused approach
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team, with meticulous attention to detail

Required skills

• Proficiency with standard clinical hearing and balance equipment and clinical software
• Clear explanation of complex clinical information to patients and caregivers