Rehabilitationist / Senior Rehabilitationist

Section: Auditory Implant Service
Location: Highfield Campus
Salary: £36,636 to £58,225 per annum
Full Time Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 11 January 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 05 February 2026
Reference: 3164225LH-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 multidisciplinary 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, 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 include 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, 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 Nicola Sheppard, Team Lead on [email protected], or Emma Hooper, Team Lead on [email protected], or Dr Roberta Buhagiar, Clinical Coordinator on [email protected], at the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service, telephone 02380 593522.

*An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

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.