Rehabilitationist/Senior Rehabilitationist LH-R)

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. 

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 recipientsAssessing patient progress and adjusting therapy strategies accordinglyProviding education and support to patients, families, and caregiversCollaborating with audiologists, rehabilitationists, and other professionals to enhance outcomesContributing 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 registrationStrong communication skills and a patient-focused approachAbility 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.

Closing Date: 11 Jan 2026

Section: Education, Research & Enterprise

Salary: £36,636 to £58,225 per annum Full Time Permanent