Job Vacancies

Salary: £36,636 to £58,225 per annum

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 n.sheppard@soton.ac.uk, or Emma Hooper, Team Lead on E.R.Hooper@soton.ac.uk, or Dr Roberta Buhagiar, Clinical Coordinator on 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 are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who support our mission of inclusivity.

Closing Date: Sunday 11 January 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 05 February 2026
Reference: 3164225LH-R
Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance, contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk, quoting the job number.

Salary: Competitive with benefits package

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of people with hearing loss? We’re looking for a motivated and curious Business Development Manager to join our team. In this role, you’ll manage an established customer base and uncover exciting new opportunities across your region. You’ll build relationships with a variety of NHS professionals, including ENT/Otology, Audiology, and Procurement teams.
This is a role for a self-starter with outstanding communication skills, a positive mindset, and the ability to work independently while thriving as part of a collaborative team. If you’re inquisitive, driven, and passionate about improving patient outcomes, this is the opportunity for you!

Company overview:
MED−EL is proud to change the lives of people with hearing loss, as the global innovation leader in hearing loss solutions. Over 50 years of research, development, and dedication at MED-EL has created pioneering hearing implants and solutions for children and adults in over 175 countries worldwide, to more than 200,000 individuals in more than 4370 clinics. With more than 3000 employees across our worldwide team from around 90 nations, our global Headquarters are in Innsbruck, Austria where all of our hearing implants are manufactured. MED-EL are dedicated to working in partnership with Hearing Implant centres throughout the UK and Ireland, to achieve the best possible hearing outcomes for patients. Our Employee Surveys prove we are a ’Great Place to Work’ with excellent engagement, support, commitment, motivation, sense of purpose and passion. With our focuses including inclusivity, respect and a culture of continuous quality and personal improvement, our engagement results are increasing year on year and we are proud to employ dedicated and passionate people.

Role overview:
• Full time – core hours Monday to Friday with some evening and weekend working to be expected
• Field-based with defined territory alongside some National & International travel
• Applicants are invited to apply from persons based in Scotland or the North East England
• Based within the Business Development team, reporting to the Head of Business Development (North)

Person Specification/Skills:
Essential:
• Health professional background (Cochlear Implant or general Audiology advantageous)
• Account Management/Business Development experience
• Driven, dynamic with a pro-active approach
• Understanding of NHS infrastructure/pathways
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing priorities
• IT Literacy
• Technical aptitude (ability to translate complex surgical, clinical & technical information in a variety of formats)

Person Specification/Skills:
Preferred:
• Theatre /surgical experience (but not essential)
Key Accountabilities:
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the growth and delivery of sales across the whole MED-EL hearing product portfolio
• Proactive account management and strategic planning, facilitating cross team collaboration and documenting formal plans
• Provide clinical and surgical support, education and training for MED-EL customers in a variety of formats and locations
• Develop and nurture relationships with multi-disciplinary clinician teams, both internally and externally
• Undertake continuous learning, ensuring knowledge of latest products, research and publications which can be utilised to form sound arguments

Other details: Excellent benefits package

If you are interested in this role please email your CV and a covering letter to Lynne Bell; Head of Human Resources; Lynne.Bell@medel.com.

Informal enquiries are welcome to Jennifer Hennel, Head of Business Development North; Jennifer.Hennel@medel.com