Section: Auditory Implant Service
Location: Highfield Campus
Salary: £36,636 to £58,225 pro rata per annum
Part-Time, Permanent (28 hours per week, 0.8FTE)
Closing Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 18 August 2026
Reference: 3450726LH

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.

Speech and Language Therapists and Hearing Therapists are encouraged to apply for this post. This is a part-time, permanent post (28 hours/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 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; 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 Sarah Baumann, Team Lead, [email protected], or Prof Roberta Buhagiar, Clinical Services Manager, [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 UK time on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or [email protected] quoting the job number.