Consultant - Audiovestibular Medicine
Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
Portsmouth, PO6 3LY · Portsmouth, PO6 3LY · Portsmouth, PO6 3LY
Salary
£113,565 to £150,569
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 October 2026
33 days left
Job description
Audiovestibular Medicine are looking to appoint a full-time consultant to succession plan for a retiring consultant and to support the Audiovestibular...
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.
The post holder will
- In conjunction with other health professionals, offer and, where appropriate, arrange aetiological investigations of an individual childs hearing loss. This may include children with complex needs and medical conditions.
- Interpret Audiovestibular test results in the context of clinical findings.
- Ensure that a family friendly ethos runs through the service.
The appointee will join the existing two Audiovestibular Medicine Consultants as a Consultant and will be expected to participate in all facets of department activity.
The post will be based at Queen Alexandra Hospital, ENT Department on D Level. Full participation in teaching, audit and research will be expected. The Trust runs a mentorship scheme which is accessible to all new consultants.
The post holder will be required to teach Medical Students from University of Portsmouth Medical School.
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.
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
- Clinical Experience and skills
- 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
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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