Section: Auditory Implant Service
Location: Highfield Campus
Salary: £36,130 to £57,422 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 12 August 2025
Interview Date: Friday 29 August 2025
Reference: 3164225LH

Join the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS) as a Rehabilitationist and make a meaningful impact in the lives of cochlear implant and auditory implant users. You will have a unique opportunity to further your career by using your clinical skills within a University setting allowing you to access up-to-date research in this field.

We have 2 full-time permanent vacant posts but part-time working will be considered. Full time hours are considered to be 35 hours per week.

As a Rehabilitationist, you will play a vital role in helping patients adapt to and optimise their auditory implants. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you’ll provide specialist rehabilitation, guiding patients through their hearing journey.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Delivering tailored rehabilitation programmes for cochlear and bone conduction implant recipients
- Assessing patient progress and adjusting therapy strategies accordingly
- Providing education and support to patients, families, and caregivers
- Collaborating with audiologists, rehabilitationists, and other professionals to enhance outcomes
- Contributing to research and teaching opportunities within the university setting

What We’re Looking For

- Experience in rehabilitation for individuals with auditory implants or hearing loss (training will also be provided)
- HCPC or RCSLT or equivalent professional registration
- Strong communication skills and a patient-focused approach
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Working at the University of Southampton:

Check out the staff benefits and why you should join us at The University of Southampton! We offer a range of great benefits that includes a contributory pension scheme; holiday entitlement of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days); subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site; cycle to work scheme; a range of discounts which include restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment.

For information on the Service, please look at the website http://ais.southampton.ac.uk/

Informal enquiries and visits to the centre can be arranged by contacting Nicola Sheppard, Team Lead, [email protected], or Emma Hooper, Team Lead, [email protected], or Dr Roberta Buhagiar, Clinical Coordinator [email protected] at the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service, Telephone 02380 593522.

*An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Further details:

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or [email protected] quoting the job number.