Consultant Audiological Physician

NHS Jobs; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board is seeking a senior Consultant Audiological Physician to lead and develop Audiovestibular Medicine services within the ENT framework. The role spans clinical leadership, governance, teaching, audit and research across Hywel Dda UHB sites, with a 7-session (26.25-hour) core week option and a base at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen.

You will contribute to service design, workforce development and quality improvement while ensuring high-quality patient care

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical audiology services and leadership within ENT framework
• Lead service development, governance, and quality improvement initiatives
• Contribute to teaching, training, audit, and research activities
• Support workforce planning and safe staffing across Hywel Dda UHB sites

Job description

As a senior clinical leader, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of Audiovestibular Medicine services within the wider ENT framework, supporting service innovation, pathway development, clinical governance and quality improvement initiatives. The role offers opportunities to influence service design, workforce development and the continued delivery of high-quality care across multiple sites within the Health Board. In addition to clinical responsibilities, the post holder will participate in teaching, training, audit, research and educational supervision, helping to support the development of medical students and multidisciplinary colleagues. You will be encouraged to maintain continuing professional development and contribute to the advancement of Audiological Medicine services across the region. There is one permanent post available, offered under the Consultant Contract (Wales), with the option of a 7-session (26.25-hour) working week, providing flexibility and an excellent work-life balance.The post is primarily based at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen, with travel across Hywel Dda University Health Board sites as required. Based in the heart of Carmarthenshire, this role combines a rewarding consultant career with the lifestyle benefits of West Wales. From picturesque countryside and award-winning beaches to vibrant communities and excellent local amenities, the area offers an outstanding quality of life and a healthy work-life balance. Contribute to the effective delivery of services in line with agreed job plan commitments, working with management teams to support workforce planning, safe staffing arrangements and the efficient use of available resources. Participate in clinical governance, audit, all-Wales Quality Standards audits, quality improvement programmes and service evaluation activities, ensuring compliance with Health Board policies, procedures and professional standards. Maintain high standards of clinical record keeping and communication, building effective relationships with patients, carers, families and colleagues to support safe and seamless patient care. Participate in departmental, regional and national meetings and contribute to the strategic development and future direction of Audiological Medicine services within the Health Board. Support undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, training and educational supervision, while engaging in research, innovation and continuing professional development, ensuring care is delivered in line with prudent healthcare principles and revalidation requirements.

You will be:

• An experienced Consultant Audiological Physician
• Competent in managing a broad spectrum of Audiological conditions
• Passionate about teaching, mentoring, and service development
• A collaborative team player with excellent leadership and communication skills
• Committed to delivering care in a patient-centred, innovative rural healthcare setting

Why join Hywel Dda UHB?

• Work across well-supported hospital sites with varied and rewarding clinical exposure
• Be part of a friendly, close-knit Audiology and ENT Department with strong MDT collaboration
• Enjoy the work-life balance of West Wales, with outstanding coastline and countryside
• Opportunities to contribute to service development, teaching and research

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences.

In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Hywel Dda 3 Counties - https://youtu.be/RUMDpjtu1sY

Lifestyle in Wales - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgt03XPT6RQ

Medical Leadership in Hywel Dda - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLioZyqIpwk&t=33s

Virtual Tour - https://youtu.be/lN5pVFfxUSc

Glangwili Hospital - https://youtu.be/4quFzdPAT3I