Consultant Audiological Physician

NHS; Carmarthen; Remote; GBP 114,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Hywel Dda University Health Board in Carmarthen seeks a Consultant Audiological Physician to join the Audiology and ENT Service. You will assess and manage paediatric and adult patients with hearing and balance disorders, including Newborn Hearing Screening referrals and adults with tinnitus and vertigo.

You will lead and develop Audiovestibular Medicine across the Health Board, work with MDT colleagues, and contribute to teaching, research and governance across multiple sites, primarily based

Qualifications

• Leadership in clinical governance and service development.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to teach and supervise medical trainees.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive Audiovestibular Medicine for paediatric and adult patients.
• Lead development of Audiovestibular Medicine services within ENT framework.
• Collaborate across ENT, Paediatrics, Audiology and Therapy Services.
• Provide specialist advice on complex audiological and vestibular cases.
• Participate in teaching, research and clinical governance.

Education

MSc in Audiological Medicine

Job description

Main area Audiology Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (10 sessions) Job ref 100-MED-GGH-452

Employer Hywel Dda University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Glangwili Hospital Town Carmarthen Salary £114,099 - £166,585 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/11/2026 23:59

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Job overview

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:

• 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

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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
• 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.

• 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.
• Additional Higher qualification(s).

Clinical Experience

• Broad based experience within the specialty area.
• Able to demonstrate core competencies and clinical skills relevant to the post.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Previous experience working in the UK or NHS.
• Experience in developing new clinical services.

Teaching

• 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.
• Teaching qualification.

Research and Scholarship

• 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.
• Active participation in research.

Clinical Governance

• 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.
• Knowledge of risk management.

Safeguarding

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

Other

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Hywel Dda University Health Board operates a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.