Job summary
UCLH is seeking to appoint a Consultant in adult Audiovestibular Medicine/Neuro-otology with an interest in transitional age children for paediatric Audiovestibular Medicine. This is an unique opportunity to work in the largest multi-disciplinary department devoted to Audiovestibular Medicine in the UK.The post is based at the Royal National ENT & Eastman Dental Hospital (RNENTEDH), part of the Specialist Hospital Board.The Consultant will be joining a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals from a wide range of disciplines working collaboratively in the investigation, treatment, management and rehabilitation of patients presenting with Audiovestibular disorders.The Consultant will be involved in a full range of clinical activities regarding the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of hearing and balance. The consultant will be expected to have excellent communication skills and high level of clinical experience/knowledge in Audiovestibular Medicine/Neuro-otology. The consultant will be expected to contribute to the administrative, teaching, research and management activities within the department.
Applicants will need to have completed their training with a CCT in Audiovestibular Medicine or be within 6 months of attainment of a CCT in Audiovestibular Medicine by the date of interview.
Main duties of the job
The University London Hospitals is seeking to appoint a consultant in adult Audiovestibular Medicine/Neuro-otology. This post involves providing care for patients with complex audiovestibular disorders. The consultant will contribute to the teaching of medical students and trainee audiovestibular physicians and other members of the multidisciplinary team and to participate in postgraduate meetings of the department as well as audit, governance and training meetings. A strong desire to improve governance standards is essential. The consultants in the Department represent the department on various committees within the Trust as well as taking responsibility for particular delegated areas according to their interests and availability. The applicant will need to have a proven track record of research, with a PhD/MD/MSc in a related field to the specialty and experience of teaching at Masters level being desirable.
About us
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women's health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recent NHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England for the third year in a row.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff To find out more, visit: Flexible working.
To discover more about what makes UCLH a great place to work, visit: Why Choose UCLH?
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice as a Specialist Audiovestibular Medicine Physician and/or Neurologist.
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of extensive clinical management of complex neurological medicine cases and multidisciplinary care of complex cases
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oEffective application of evidence-based practice in the clinical management of patients
- oUnderstanding of and commitment to Good Medical Practice as set by the General Medical Council of the UK
- oDemonstrate the ability to work across organisational boundaries and establish effective relationships (patient, inter and intra-departmental)
- oAbility to work successfully in a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries
- oAbility to use IT and standard software packages
Desirable
- oDemonstrates the ability to respond effectively to changing clinical service demands, introduce and manage change
- oManagement of a clinical service
Values
Essential
- oDemonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- oDemonstrate the communication, management and leadership skills essential for the NHS environment
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oAbility to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- oAbility to effectively clinically supervise and train oral medicine specialty trainees
- oAbility to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight and act on feedback
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- oDemonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oAn understanding of clinical governance and risk management and experience of working in these areas
- oEffective participation in clinical governance and quality Improvement activities by demonstration of completed quality improvement projects, service evaluations and clinical audits
- oKnowledge and understanding of NHS policies and procedures
Person Specification
Knowledge and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice as a Specialist Audiovestibular Medicine Physician and/or Neurologist.
Experience
Essential
- oEvidence of extensive clinical management of complex neurological medicine cases and multidisciplinary care of complex cases
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- oEffective application of evidence-based practice in the clinical management of patients
- oUnderstanding of and commitment to Good Medical Practice as set by the General Medical Council of the UK
- oDemonstrate the ability to work across organisational boundaries and establish effective relationships (patient, inter and intra-departmental)
- oAbility to work successfully in a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries
- oAbility to use IT and standard software packages
Desirable
- oDemonstrates the ability to respond effectively to changing clinical service demands, introduce and manage change
- oManagement of a clinical service
Values
Essential
- oDemonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
Communication
Essential
- oDemonstrate the communication, management and leadership skills essential for the NHS environment
Personal and People Development
Essential
- oAbility to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- oAbility to effectively clinically supervise and train oral medicine specialty trainees
- oAbility to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight and act on feedback
Responsibilities towards promoting Equality Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- oDemonstratable understanding of the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion and Knowledge of the NHS obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and the Public Sector Equality Duties
Specific Requirements
Essential
- oAn understanding of clinical governance and risk management and experience of working in these areas
- oEffective participation in clinical governance and quality Improvement activities by demonstration of completed quality improvement projects, service evaluations and clinical audits
- oKnowledge and understanding of NHS policies and procedures
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals, UCLH
47-49 Huntley Street
London
WC1E 6DG
Employer's website
https://www.uclh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
