Speech and Language Therapist | Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Speech and Language Therapist for a fixed-term maternity cover. The role involves working with infants and young people on hearing rehabilitation, requiring strong collaboration within a multidisciplinary team. Candidates must be registered therapists with the ability to assess and support patients' journey with hearing implants. The position promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace with flexible arrangements and extensive development opportunities.

Benefits

Development opportunities

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidised parking

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Registered Speech & Language Therapist with experience working with infants and young people with hearing losses.
• Experience with cochlear and other hearing implant rehabilitation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate care as a specialist clinician within the hearing rehabilitation team.
• Assess patients’ suitability for a hearing implant and support them throughout the rehabilitation journey.
• Provide training and supervision for other staff and students.
• Contribute to maintaining and developing pathways of care.
• Participate in research and audit activity.

Skills

Experience with hearing impairments

Training and supervision

Collaboration in a multidisciplinary team

Education

Registered Speech & Language Therapist

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a new member of staff to join our enthusiastic paediatric Hearing implant rehabilitation team for a fixed‑term maternity cover. This post offers an exciting opportunity for Speech and Language Therapists to extend and consolidate experience working with infants and young people with conductive and severe to profound sensorineural hearing losses. The Emmeline Centre helps assess and monitor individuals who require support in using BCHD or implantable hearing devices. The role involves both in‑clinic and outreach work with a strong emphasis on using remote appointments where possible.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate care as a specialist clinician within the hearing rehabilitation team.
• Assess patients’ suitability for a hearing implant within a multidisciplinary team and support them throughout the rehabilitation journey.
• Provide training and supervision for other staff and students.
• Contribute to maintaining and developing pathways of care.
• Participate in research and audit activity.

Qualifications

• Registered Speech & Language Therapist with experience working with infants and young people with conductive and sensorineural hearing losses.
• Experience with cochlear and other hearing implant rehabilitation is desirable.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusive Employment

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people’s age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

About Cambridge University Hospitals

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke’s Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and more than 1,100 beds, the Trust focuses on a quality service that is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing ‘outstanding’ care, CUH’s values – Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent – guide all patient care and staff behaviour.

Applications

Internal applicants on permanent contracts can apply for this post as a secondment or fixed‑term contract. If you are on a fixed‑term contract, you can apply for it as a fixed‑term position. NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles will prioritise applicants at risk of redundancy, though interview certainty is not guaranteed.

Closing Date

This vacancy will close at midnight on 18th December 2025.

Interview Date

TBC

Why Choose Cambridge University Hospitals?

• Our values and reputation for outstanding care.
• Opportunities to experience a range of specialities.
• Career and development opportunities.
• Preceptorship and mentoring programmes delivered by a dedicated clinical education support team.
• Research experience and opportunities.
• Lovely location and quality of life.
• Excellent schools/colleges and transport links (road, rail and air).

Benefits to You

• Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
• Reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
• Free Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites, as well as to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
• Subsidised parking on site for eligible staff.
• 24/7 hot food on CUH campus available at a reduced cost to colleagues.
• Purpose‑created colleague‑only café, free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.

Working Arrangements

CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work‑life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times. If you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, please approach the contact given – some alternative working hours may be considered.

Armed Forces

We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.