Consultant Audiological Physician: Sponsorship Available

Job summary

We are seeking a Consultant Audiological Physician to join our established Audiology and ENT service within Hywel Dda University Health Board. This is an opportunity to work collaboratively with clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues to provide high-quality, patient-centred care whilst contributing to the ongoing development of Audiovestibular Medicine services across the Health Board.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment, diagnosis and management of paediatric and adult patients with hearing and balance disorders, including infants identified through the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, children with permanent hearing impairment requiring diagnostic evaluation, and adults presenting with tinnitus, progressive hearing loss, vertigo, balance disorders and unexplained audiological symptoms. Working closely with colleagues across ENT, Paediatrics, Audiology, Therapy Services, Primary Care and wider multidisciplinary teams, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and coordinated care.

Main duties of the job

• Deliver a comprehensive Audiovestibular Medicine service for paediatric and adult patients across Hywel Dda University Health Board, providing specialist assessment, diagnosis and management of hearing and balance disorders.
• Assess and manage infants identified through the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme, children with permanent hearing impairment requiring diagnostic evaluation, and adults presenting with tinnitus, progressive hearing loss, unexplained audiological symptoms, vertigo, balance disorders and falls.
• Provide clinical leadership in the development and enhancement of Audiovestibular Medicine services within the wider ENT framework, supporting service innovation, pathway development and the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred care.
• Work collaboratively with clinical, medical, professional and managerial colleagues, leading and participating fully within multidisciplinary teams across ENT, Paediatrics, Audiology, Therapy Services, Primary Care and community services.
• Provide specialist advice and leadership in the management of complex audiological and vestibular cases, supporting coordinated care across all Health Board sites and participating in domiciliary consultations where required.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential

• Full registration and a License to Practice with the General Medical Council.
• On the GMC Specialist Register (including via Portfolio Pathway (CESR)/European Community Rights) or will have CCT due within six months of interview date.
• MSc in Audiological Medicine.
• Valid Certified Advanced Life Support.
• Where a sub-specialty interest is required sub-specialty training should be to a level appropriate for UK consultant sub-specialist practice – fellowship or equivalent level experience.

Desirable

• Additional Higher qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

Essential

• Broad based experience within the specialty area.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Experience of leading a team.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.
• Experience in developing new clinical services.

Teaching

Essential

• Ability to critically assess learning requirements for self and others.
• Evidence of organising programmes and teaching all staff groups.
• Willingness to teach all grades of professional multidisciplinary staff.

Desirable

• Teaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of current research and best practice in the specialty area.
• Evidence of keeping up to date with current research and best practice.
• Evidence of locating and using clinical guidelines appropriately.
• Evidence of communicating and interpreting research evidence in a meaningful way.

Desirable

• Active participation in research.

Clinical Governance

Essential

• Understanding of the role of Clinical Governance.
• Participation in clinical audit (or quality improvement project) and understanding role of audit in improving medical practice.
• Knowledge of annual job planning/appraisal review process.

Desirable

• Knowledge of risk management.

Safeguarding

Essential

• Demonstrates knowledge of safeguarding requirements and takes appropriate responsibility.
• Evidence of applying appropriate equality and diversity legislation.

Other

Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Closing Date: 22 November 2026