Job summary
Audiovestibular Medicine are looking to appoint a full-time consultant to succession plan for a retiring consultant and to support the Audiovestibular services in Portsmouth, Gosport, Fareham and Western Sussex.
The department of Audiovestibular Medicine was established by Dr Peter West in 1991. He was a single-handed consultant for over 16 years until the appointment of a second consultant in 2007. The department is highly regarded in the provision of tertiary Neuro-otological services and the provision of the medical aspects of childhood hearing impairment in the region.
Main duties of the job
Audiovestibular Medicine works closely with the ENT department and the Audiology department.
The Audiovestibular department, in collaboration with the Audiology department, provide a comprehensive audiovestibular diagnostic and rehabilitative service to people of any age with problems of hearing, dizziness, balance or tinnitus. The rehabilitation provided includes a fully comprehensive hearing aid service, counselling, tinnitus management, and the rehabilitation of patients with dizziness/balance disorders.
The Audiovestibular Medicine department are involved in the formal teaching of Medical Students from the newly established University of Portsmouth Medical School.
About us
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties of the Post
The post holder will hold out-patient clinics, providing a full range of Audiovestibular services, Paediatric and Adult, on two hospital sites: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham and St Richards Hospital, Chichester, and in community settings.
The post holder, in conjunction with the existing consultants, will receive and prioritise referral from:
- GPs
- ENT colleagues
- Audiology
- Geriatrics
- Neurologists
- Paediatrics
- A&E/MAU
- Other professionals
Adult Audiovestibular Medicine
This constitutes the majority of the workload. Most referrals are patients with dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders. Patients with hearing loss are primarily referred to Audiology but the post holder will be required to see patients with progressive and fluctuating hearing loss and patients with tinnitus requiring medical input.
The physician, in conjunction with ENT and Audiology, will be responsible for formulating appropriate local care pathways for patients with Audiovestibular disorders in accordance with Department of Health, NICE and national guidelines.
Paediatric Audiovestibular Medicine
The post holder will be expected to see babies referred from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme and older children with hearing loss for aetiological investigations and provide a medical input. The post holder will also see children with vertigo and balance disorders.
There is a close relationship with the Elizabeth Foundation adjacent to QAH, a centre renowned for the rehabilitation of children with hearing impairment. Most diagnostic audiology clinics take place at the Foundation. The consultant Audiovestibular Physician will help one of the existing consultants to provide medical management of these children. Medical clinics do not currently take place at the Foundation.
The Head of Audiology is the Lead for NHSP but also receives all initial referrals for children with suspected hearing impairment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Duties of the Post
The post holder will hold out-patient clinics, providing a full range of Audiovestibular services, Paediatric and Adult, on two hospital sites: Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham and St Richards Hospital, Chichester, and in community settings.
The post holder, in conjunction with the existing consultants, will receive and prioritise referral from:
- GPs
- ENT colleagues
- Audiology
- Geriatrics
- Neurologists
- Paediatrics
- A&E/MAU
- Other professionals
Adult Audiovestibular Medicine
This constitutes the majority of the workload. Most referrals are patients with dizziness, vertigo and balance disorders. Patients with hearing loss are primarily referred to Audiology but the post holder will be required to see patients with progressive and fluctuating hearing loss and patients with tinnitus requiring medical input.
The physician, in conjunction with ENT and Audiology, will be responsible for formulating appropriate local care pathways for patients with Audiovestibular disorders in accordance with Department of Health, NICE and national guidelines.
Paediatric Audiovestibular Medicine
The post holder will be expected to see babies referred from the Newborn Hearing Screening Programme and older children with hearing loss for aetiological investigations and provide a medical input. The post holder will also see children with vertigo and balance disorders.
There is a close relationship with the Elizabeth Foundation adjacent to QAH, a centre renowned for the rehabilitation of children with hearing impairment. Most diagnostic audiology clinics take place at the Foundation. The consultant Audiovestibular Physician will help one of the existing consultants to provide medical management of these children. Medical clinics do not currently take place at the Foundation.
The Head of Audiology is the Lead for NHSP but also receives all initial referrals for children with suspected hearing impairment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST in Audiovestibular Medicine or equivalent
- Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP/MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- MSc in Audiovestibular Medicine, PgDip in Audiovestibular Medicine, MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
Experience
Essential
- A high standard of knowledge, clinical skill and expertise in all aspects of Audiovestibular Medicine
- - Ability to demonstrate the full range of skills required for the specialty
Desirable
- Attendance of a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST
- Understanding of matters in relation to service organisation and development
Additional criteria
Essential
- A medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC. Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST in Audiovestibular Medicine or equivalent. Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP/MRCS or equivalent. A high standard of knowledge, clinical skill and expertise in all aspects of Audiovestibular Medicine. Ability to demonstrate the full range of skills required for the specialty. Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge. Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice. IT skills. Effective, confident presentation ability. Experience in specialties closely aligned to AVM.
Desirable
- MSc in Audiovestibular Medicine, PgDip in Audiovestibular Medicine, MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research. Attendance of a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST. Understanding of matters in relation to service organisation and development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC
- Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST in Audiovestibular Medicine or equivalent
- Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP/MRCS or equivalent
Desirable
- MSc in Audiovestibular Medicine, PgDip in Audiovestibular Medicine, MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research
Experience
Essential
- A high standard of knowledge, clinical skill and expertise in all aspects of Audiovestibular Medicine
- - Ability to demonstrate the full range of skills required for the specialty
Desirable
- Attendance of a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST
- Understanding of matters in relation to service organisation and development
Additional criteria
Essential
- A medical qualification or qualification registered with the GMC. Entry onto the Specialist Register for GMC or be within six months of obtaining CCT/CCST in Audiovestibular Medicine or equivalent. Appropriate higher medical qualification i.e. MRCP/MRCS or equivalent. A high standard of knowledge, clinical skill and expertise in all aspects of Audiovestibular Medicine. Ability to demonstrate the full range of skills required for the specialty. Able to demonstrate appropriate level of clinical knowledge. Knowledge and use of evidence-based practice. IT skills. Effective, confident presentation ability. Experience in specialties closely aligned to AVM.
Desirable
- MSc in Audiovestibular Medicine, PgDip in Audiovestibular Medicine, MD or equivalent higher degree or evidence of relevant research. Attendance of a recognised management training event or will have such training on completion of CCT/CCST. Understanding of matters in relation to service organisation and development.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
