Section: Auditory Implant Service
Location: Highfield Campus
Salary: £36,636 to £44,746 per annum (pro rata)
Part-time, Permanent (21 hours a week)
Closing Date: Monday 29 December 2025
Reference: 3284825LH

Join the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS) as a British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter and Deaf Services Advisor and make a meaningful impact on the lives of cochlear implant users and their families. 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 part-time (21 hours), permanent vacant posts.

As a BSL Interpreter, you will play a vital role in supporting Deaf patients and their families throughout their cochlear implant journey, from assessment and surgery to rehabilitation and follow-up care. You’ll work closely with audiologists, rehabilitationists, ENT consultants, and other professionals to ensure clear, culturally sensitive communication at every stage.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Providing high-quality BSL/English interpretation services for clinical appointments, assessments, and group sessions
- Supporting patients and families in understanding complex medical and audiological information
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure inclusive, patient-centred care
- Maintaining accurate records and upholding confidentiality and professional standards
- Contributing to Deaf awareness and accessibility initiatives within the Centre

What We’re Looking For

- Registered Sign Language Interpreter with the National Registers of Communication Professionals working with Deaf and Deafblind People (NRCPD)
- Level 6 qualification in BSL Interpreting or postgraduate degree in Interpreting
- Experience working in healthcare or with deaf clients in clinical settings (preferred)
- Strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion

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 include a contributory pension scheme, holiday entitlement of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional holidays (closure days) pro rata, subsidised health and fitness facilities on-site, cycle to work scheme, and 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 Prof 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.

As a university, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance, as well as additional university closure days, we are committed to supporting our staff and students and are open to a flexible working approach.

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.