Advanced Cochlear Implant Rehabilitation Specialist

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking an Advanced Rehabilitation Advisor to join the cochlear implant service at University Hospital Crosshouse. The role involves working in a dynamic multidisciplinary team, supporting Deaf children and young people across Scotland, and delivering tailored auditory training and rehabilitation.

You will assess hearing and language development, contribute to individualized management plans, and participate in service development while maintaining accurate records for

Qualifications

• Advanced postgraduate knowledge in deaf education or paediatric rehabilitation.
• Significant post-qualification experience with Deaf children and young people.
• Experience managing complex caseloads and using specialist assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Work within a busy multidisciplinary team delivering cochlear implant services in Crosshouse and outreach clinics.
• Act as autonomous practitioner supporting Deaf children and young people across Scotland.
• Assess communication skills, functional hearing and spoken language development before/after implantation.

Skills

Advanced clinical knowledge

Managing complex caseloads

Communication

Report writing

Training delivery

Education

SLT qualification

PGDE or teaching qualification

Professional registration (GTCS/HCPC)

Job description

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking an Advanced Rehabilitation Advisor to join the cochlear implant service at University Hospital Crosshouse. The role involves working in a dynamic multidisciplinary team, supporting Deaf children and young people across Scotland, and delivering tailored auditory training and rehabilitation.

You will assess hearing and language development, contribute to individualized management plans, and participate in service development while maintaining accurate records for