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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
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.
Working for our organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
IMPORTANT NOTE FOR APPLICANTS: Applications for our roles are carefully reviewed and shortlisted based on specific criteria, which varies from job to job. Using a generic application to apply for multiple roles or relying on automated AI application services, such as Lazy Apply or AI Apply, may not provide the necessary information, leading to your application being overlooked. To ensure your application is given full consideration, we recommend submitting a tailored application that directly addresses the criteria listed in the Person Specification section of the advert.
By submitting your application to NHS Jobs/Trac, you are giving your consent for elements of your application data to be transferred to the NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) and other secure, internal NHS Workforce systems in order to support and manage your recruitment and employment within your employing organisation; to be used by Recruitment for purposes of checking your Professional Registration online (where applicable).
These processes are in line with Fair and Lawful processing in line with current Data Protection Legislation especially those in relation to your personal or sensitive personal data (sensitive personal data is defined as any declared physical or mental health conditions, racial or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, trade union membership, political opinion, religious beliefs). As an organisation, we ensure that the legislation defining confidentiality is observed such as use of data for specific, defined purposes, and use of data that is relevant and not excessive whilst practicing data accuracy and security of all held personal identifiable information (PII)
If you are successfully appointed, by completing the application form you authorise the UHB to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national Electronic Staff Record (ESR).
To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.
