"Rehabilitationist"

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 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

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, n.sheppard@soton.ac.uk, or Emma Hooper, Team Lead, E.R.Hooper@soton.ac.uk, or Dr Roberta Buhagiar, Clinical Coordinator rb22@soton.ac.uk at the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service, Telephone 02380 593522.

*An enhanced DBS check is required for this role.