Rehabilitationist/Senior Rehabilitationist

  • University of South Hampton
  • Southampton, Hampshire
  • 05/07/2026
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Job Description

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:

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.

Informal enquiries and visits to the centre can be arranged by contacting Sarah Baumann, Team Lead or Prof Roberta Buhagiar, Clinical Services Manager at the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service, Telephone .

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 open to a flexible working approach.

Apply by 11.59 pm UK time on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on (0) or quoting the job number.