Consultant in Audiovestibular Medicine
Posted 3 days 5 hours ago by UCLH (University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust)
Permanent
Part Time
Healthcare & Medical Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
Main area Audio Vestibular Medicine Grade NHS Medical & Dental: Consultant Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 8 sessions per week (There is no on-call requirement for this post.) Job ref 309-UCLH-
Site Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals Town London Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum + London Weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 08/09/:59
The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of technology that can perform various tasks that typically required human intelligence. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role.
We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it's important that examples and responses genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring that its recruitment processes are carried out with integrity, transparency, and fairness for all applicants. To help maintain these standards, we ask candidates to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the recruitment process.
If incorrect or misleading information is identified, this may affect the progression of an application, any employment offer, or continued employment. As part of our due diligence, the company may verify the information provided by applicants and take appropriate act ion where necessary.
The Department of Audio vestibular Medicine is delighted to invite applications for 2 x 8PA Consultants posts in Audiovestibular Medicine/Neuro-otology at University College London Hospital.
The posts would suit an Audiovestibular Physician with a special interest in Adult Neuro-otology and complex auditory problems (including APD) who would like to work in a tertiary centre providing multiple sub-specialty clinics and develop clinical research relating to disorders seen in the specialty. The successful candidate will be part of a team of 13 Consultants and up to 5 Specialist Trainees, supporting the work of this multidisciplinary department.
An interest in developing outreach specialty clinics and in transitional care between paediatric and adult audiovestibular medicine will be desired.
Main duties of the job The post-holder will be accountable to the Divisional Clinical Director and report to the Clinical Lead.
Direct Clinical Care Activities
This role requires the consultant to undertake non-emergency work during premium time (defined by the Terms and Conditions - Consultants (England) 2003) as set out in the job plan for this appointment, which will vary from year to year as determined by the needs of the service. Acceptance of the offer of employment will be interpreted as mutual agreement of this requirement between the consultant, his or her clinical manager and the Trust. The contract of employment for this position will reflect this requirement.
The Consultant will be supported by the divisional management team and the administrative support team in carrying out his/ her responsibilities
• Provide a courteous and efficient service to the AVM cohort of patients
• Deliver the clinical protocols for all AVM patients to ensure that processes and procedures in place conform to local and national standards
• Undertake continued professional development and be aware of any new clinical developments in AVM, and to regularly update his/her skills and clinical practice.
• Undertake teaching and training in AVM for all levels of staff which will include clinicians, trainees as well as support staff
• Be a member of the Department of AVM and work in an integrated way with other members of the department;
Working for our organisation 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.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Share, with other consultants, clinical and administrative work, and the management and supervision of junior staff;
Actively participate in departmental meetings and represent the department within the Trust and externally;
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 Clinical Director is responsible for delegating these responsibilities;
Ensure cross-cover with consultant colleagues to maximise patient experience and the efficiency of the service.
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
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to:
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally . click apply for full job details
Site Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals Town London Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum + London Weighting Salary period Yearly Closing 08/09/:59
The use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it, then they are required to declare this in their supporting statement.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a set of technology that can perform various tasks that typically required human intelligence. Your application is your opportunity to demonstrate to us how you meet the requirements of the role.
We recognise that AI tools can support accessibility, equity and confidence for applicants. However, it's important that examples and responses genuinely reflect your own experience and abilities, as these will be explored further during the selection process. AI must not be used to provide misleading or false information during any stage of the application journey.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to ensuring that its recruitment processes are carried out with integrity, transparency, and fairness for all applicants. To help maintain these standards, we ask candidates to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the recruitment process.
If incorrect or misleading information is identified, this may affect the progression of an application, any employment offer, or continued employment. As part of our due diligence, the company may verify the information provided by applicants and take appropriate act ion where necessary.
The Department of Audio vestibular Medicine is delighted to invite applications for 2 x 8PA Consultants posts in Audiovestibular Medicine/Neuro-otology at University College London Hospital.
The posts would suit an Audiovestibular Physician with a special interest in Adult Neuro-otology and complex auditory problems (including APD) who would like to work in a tertiary centre providing multiple sub-specialty clinics and develop clinical research relating to disorders seen in the specialty. The successful candidate will be part of a team of 13 Consultants and up to 5 Specialist Trainees, supporting the work of this multidisciplinary department.
An interest in developing outreach specialty clinics and in transitional care between paediatric and adult audiovestibular medicine will be desired.
Main duties of the job The post-holder will be accountable to the Divisional Clinical Director and report to the Clinical Lead.
Direct Clinical Care Activities
This role requires the consultant to undertake non-emergency work during premium time (defined by the Terms and Conditions - Consultants (England) 2003) as set out in the job plan for this appointment, which will vary from year to year as determined by the needs of the service. Acceptance of the offer of employment will be interpreted as mutual agreement of this requirement between the consultant, his or her clinical manager and the Trust. The contract of employment for this position will reflect this requirement.
The Consultant will be supported by the divisional management team and the administrative support team in carrying out his/ her responsibilities
• Provide a courteous and efficient service to the AVM cohort of patients
• Deliver the clinical protocols for all AVM patients to ensure that processes and procedures in place conform to local and national standards
• Undertake continued professional development and be aware of any new clinical developments in AVM, and to regularly update his/her skills and clinical practice.
• Undertake teaching and training in AVM for all levels of staff which will include clinicians, trainees as well as support staff
• Be a member of the Department of AVM and work in an integrated way with other members of the department;
Working for our organisation 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.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Share, with other consultants, clinical and administrative work, and the management and supervision of junior staff;
Actively participate in departmental meetings and represent the department within the Trust and externally;
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 Clinical Director is responsible for delegating these responsibilities;
Ensure cross-cover with consultant colleagues to maximise patient experience and the efficiency of the service.
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
- Registered with the General Medical Council with a licence to practice as a Specialist Audiovestibular Medicine Physician or an equivalent qualification.
- MSc and/or PhD
- Evidence of extensive clinical management of complex neurological medicine cases and multidisciplinary care of complex cases
- Effective application of evidence-based practice in the clinical management of patients
- Understanding of and commitment to Good Medical Practice as set by the General Medical Council of the UK
- Demonstrate the ability to work across organisational boundaries and establish effective relationships (patient, inter and intra-departmental)
- Ability to work successfully in a multi-disciplinary team and across organisational boundaries
- Ability to use IT and standard software packages
- Demonstrates the ability to respond effectively to changing clinical service demands, introduce and manage change
- Management of a clinical service
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust Values of safety, kindness, teamwork and improving
- Demonstrate the communication, management and leadership skills essential for the NHS environment
- Ability to manage own time and workload and prioritise clinical work
- Ability to effectively clinically supervise and train oral medicine specialty trainees
- Ability to appraise own performance, demonstrate insight and act on feedback
At UCLH we take equality of opportunity seriously and are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, with a culture that creates a real sense of belonging and trust. It is our fundamental aim, to recruit, retain and promote a diverse mix of people who are representative of our local communities. Applications are encouraged from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives to support our world class research, innovation and creativity.
UCLH recognises the benefits of flexible working for staff and has a dedicated policy which allows staff to apply for flexible working right from the beginning of employment. For more information please go to:
We offer our permanent staff an interest free season ticket loan for travel, all our staff have access to free independent and confidential support, large retail discounts, a staff discount platform, cycle to work scheme and on-site accommodation to name a few.
Additionally . click apply for full job details