Locum Consultant Paediatric Audiovestibular Medicine

Barts Health NHS Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health trust in the UK is offering an exciting opportunity for a Consultant in Audiovestibular Medicine. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management for children with hearing and balance disorders. Responsibilities include shaping innovative audiology services and developing the first Specialist Paediatric Vestibular Service. The role does not require on-call duties, and the ideal candidate will have strong clinical and leadership skills in this area.

Qualifications

• Full GMC registration and entry on Specialist Register in Audiovestibular Medicine.
• Experience in managing paediatric patients with hearing and balance disorders.
• Commitment to teaching and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive assessment and management for children with hearing disorders.
• Contribute to service innovation and pathway redesign.
• Lead in developing the Specialist Paediatric Vestibular Service.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of evidence-informed practice

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Full UK GMC Registration

Job description

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the UK’s largest and most diverse paediatric audiology networks as a Consultant in Audiovestibular Medicine at Barts Health NHS Trust. The successful candidate will join a high‑performing, forward‑looking multidisciplinary team delivering comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and management for children with hearing and balance disorders across East London. This role will help shape and lead one of the largest paediatric audiology services nationally, supporting over five boroughs and a highly diverse patient population. You will work collaboratively with Audiology Team Leads, Teachers of the Deaf, ENT and Paediatric colleagues, contributing to pathway redesign, service innovation and the development of Barts Health’s first Specialist Paediatric Vestibular Service.

About You

• Full GMC registration and entry on (or within 6 months of) the Specialist Register in Audiovestibular Medicine.
• Proven experience in paediatric audiovestibular care, with strong clinical, communication and leadership skills.
• A commitment to teaching, audit and continuous service improvement.
• Enthusiasm to support the development of world‑class services for children and families across East London.

Working Pattern and Job Plan

The post is offered at 10 PAs. Clinics are based primarily at Hackney Ark, with additional sessions at Wood Street, Loxford Polyclinic, and West Ham Lane Health Centre. There is no on‑call commitment.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries are welcomed. Dr Reeya Motha, Lead Clinician in Paediatric Audiovestibular Medicine – [e-mail]
Charlotte King, General Manager – [e-mail]

About Us

Barts Health NHS Trust is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, delivering care across five major hospital sites to a population of over 2.5 million people. We are proud of our WeCare values, which shape how we work together and deliver compassionate, safe, and high‑quality care every day. As a key partner of UCL Partners, we benefit from strong links to cutting‑edge research, education and innovation.

Job Responsibilities

The full job description and the person specification provide an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, outlining the qualification, skills, experience, and knowledge required. Please view the attachment below.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS (or equivalent), MRCP or MRCS(ENT) or FRCS(ENT) or MRCPCH (NB: Non‑UK trained doctors must be on the GMC register and Specialist Register in relevant specialty by date of interview).
• Full UK GMC Registration.
• On GMC Specialist Register or within 6 months of attainment of CCT in Audiovestibular Medicine at date of interview.

Desirable

• MSc in Audiovestibular Medicine.
• PhD or MD or equivalent specialist training.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Experience in managing paediatric patients with hearing and balance disorders.
• Comprehensive and detailed knowledge of audio‑vestibular disorders.
• Knowledge of evidence‑informed practice.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in the genetics of hearing loss.

Desirable

• Demonstrates breadth of experience and awareness in and outside specialty.

Specialty / Sub‑Specialty

Essential

• Experienced in diagnosis, investigation and management of audio‑vestibular disorders.
• Can demonstrate that they have the skills to work within an interdisciplinary / multispecialty neuro‑otology service.
• Demonstrate an ability to identify and organise the specific clinical investigations and onward referrals relevant to the post.
• Demonstrate an ability to perform the specific clinical procedures, drug manipulations and clinical advice relevant to the post, including management of clinical risk.

Training and Teaching

Essential

• Ability and commitment to teaching doctors in training and lecturing on the Paediatric Module of the MSc programme.
• Understanding of and proven ability to apply research findings in a clinical/ organisational context.
• Knowledge of research ethics and committed to incorporating the highest standards of research governance.

Desirable

• Publications in indexed journals.
• Experience and funded research activity.
• Completion of a ‘training the trainers’ type course or similar.
• Teaching on formal educational courses.
• Evidence of organisational ability – e.g. setting up and directing courses, educational programmes etc.
• Proven ability and commitment to carry out high‑quality research, leading to publication in peer‑reviewed journals.
• PhD/MD Thesis.

Clinical Governance and Management

Essential

• Evidence of having worked and being able to communicate within an interdisciplinary / multispecialty service with appropriate levels of communication through direct discussions with team members, MDT meetings, and presentations to the team.
• Involvement in and understanding of the Clinical Audit process, Quality Improvement, Clinical Governance and Management IT skills.

Desirable

• Evidence of being able to engage and communicate at a national and international level.
• Able to engage and work with management as appropriate.
• BSL Level 1.

Other

Essential

• Ability to communicate with clarity and intelligently in written and spoken English.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and to share and encourage good practice.
• Ability to empathise, counsel others and work co‑operatively with others.
• Flexibility in time‑keeping ensuring duty of care to patients.
• Able to perform the duties of the post with any aids and adaptations.
• Drive, self‑motivation and enthusiasm.
• Highest ethical and professional standards.
• Probity, displaying honesty, integrity and awareness of ethical dilemmas. Respect for confidentiality.
• Respect for others using a non‑judgemental approach to patients and colleagues regardless of their sexuality, ethnicity and decisions.
• Committed to continuing personal and professional development.

Desirable

• Good presentational skills.
• Knowledge of evidence‑informed practice.
• Evidence of being able to work within a specialised audiovestibular service.

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