Section: Auditory Implant Service
Location: Highfield Campus
Salary: £36,636 to £58,225 per annum
Part-Time, Fixed-Term for 12 months
Closing Date: Wednesday 23 September 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: 3487926LH

Join the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS) as a Rehabilitationist (Speech Therapist or Hearing Therapist) 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.

This is a maternity cover post, so the position is for 12 months at 0.8 FTE (28 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 equivalent professional registration
- Strong communication skills and a patient-focused approach
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Further details:

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 open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance, please contact Recruitment quoting the job number.