Rehabilitationist/Senior Rehabilitationist
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £36,130 to £57,422 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 August 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Southampton |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3164225LH |
Summary
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.
We have 2 full-time permanent vacant posts but part-time working will be considered. Full time hours are considered to be 35 hours per 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 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.
We have 2 full-time permanent vacant posts but part-time working will be considered. Full time hours are considered to be 35 hours per 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 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.
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