Job summary
We are looking to recruit a new member of staff to join our paediatric Hearing implant rehabilitation team for a fixed term maternity cover.
This post provides an exciting opportunity for QTOD's, Educational Audiologist's or Speech and Language Therapists to extend and consolidate their professional experience of working with infants and young people with conductive and severe to profound sensorineural hearing losses. The Emmeline Centre helps assess and monitor individuals that require support in using BCHD or implantable hearing devices.
This post will involve both in clinic and outreach working whilst aiming to fully utilise remote appointments where possible. If you are interested to find out more about the post or have any questions regarding the role then please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
You will provide a specialist hearing rehabilitation service as part of the regional hearing implant programme based at Addenbrooke's Hospital. This involves assessing patients' suitability for a hearing implant within a multidisciplinary team and supporting the patient with their communication throughout their rehabilitation journey. The majority of the caseload is with cochlear implants; however work with other hearing implants will also be part of the post.
You will be responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating care as a specialist clinician within the hearing rehabilitation team. The post holder will also offer training / supervision for other staff and students; contribute to maintaining and developing pathways of care, and participate in research and audit activity.
About us
Our Trust
Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people - patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values - Together - Safe, Kind, Excellent - are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high-quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.
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 want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.This vacancy will close at midnight on 16th September 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 29th September 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
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.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities.
Please note:- Internal applicants on permanent contracts can only apply for this post as a secondment and must have the approval of your current line manager before applying.
Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:- applied for a Graduate visa- or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment- or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.This vacancy will close at midnight on 16th September 2025
Interviews are due to be held on 29th September 2025
Benefits to you
At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only caf, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH.
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.
Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered.
We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised qualification in speech and language therapy / pathology [or its overseas equivalents]
- A recognised qualification in hearing therapy (HT) or A recognised qualification as a teacher of the deaf
- Current full practising registration of the appropriate professional regulatory body/bodies without unspent sanctions/ warnings
Desirable
- Research degree or equivalent
- Training in hearing implants
- Auditory- Verbal qualification OR Advanced specialist certificate in working with deaf people
- )Basic British Sign language (BSL)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of cochlear implants
- Understanding of issues within the Deaf community
- Knowledge of the range of communication options available for children with a hearing loss
Desirable
- Knowledge of hearing implants other than cochlear implants
- Knowledge of alternative assistive equipment for use by deaf people/individuals with a hearing loss
- Knowledge of educational, statutory and voluntary agencies involved in services for the deaf/those with a hearing loss
Skills
Essential
- Able to prepare and deliver a rehabilitation programme to children with severe to profound hearing loss
- Advanced communication skills with patients with complex needs and their carers/families
- Able to use Microsoft office and computer applications
Desirable
- Counselling skills for patients/families dealing with the emotional impact of acquired or congenital deafness
- Problem solving and negotiation skills
- Strong verbal and written presentation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust valuesof safe, kind, excellent
- Able to complete work tasks to deadlines
- Able to set own learning targets
- )Able to commit to Trust behaviours and standards
Desirable
- Able to travel independently
- Able to work flexibly as required
- Able to work effectively when under pressure from competing demands
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A recognised qualification in speech and language therapy / pathology [or its overseas equivalents]
- A recognised qualification in hearing therapy (HT) or A recognised qualification as a teacher of the deaf
- Current full practising registration of the appropriate professional regulatory body/bodies without unspent sanctions/ warnings
Desirable
- Research degree or equivalent
- Training in hearing implants
- Auditory- Verbal qualification OR Advanced specialist certificate in working with deaf people
- )Basic British Sign language (BSL)
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of cochlear implants
- Understanding of issues within the Deaf community
- Knowledge of the range of communication options available for children with a hearing loss
Desirable
- Knowledge of hearing implants other than cochlear implants
- Knowledge of alternative assistive equipment for use by deaf people/individuals with a hearing loss
- Knowledge of educational, statutory and voluntary agencies involved in services for the deaf/those with a hearing loss
Skills
Essential
- Able to prepare and deliver a rehabilitation programme to children with severe to profound hearing loss
- Advanced communication skills with patients with complex needs and their carers/families
- Able to use Microsoft office and computer applications
Desirable
- Counselling skills for patients/families dealing with the emotional impact of acquired or congenital deafness
- Problem solving and negotiation skills
- Strong verbal and written presentation skills
Additional Requirements
Essential
- The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust valuesof safe, kind, excellent
- Able to complete work tasks to deadlines
- Able to set own learning targets
- )Able to commit to Trust behaviours and standards
Desirable
- Able to travel independently
- Able to work flexibly as required
- Able to work effectively when under pressure from competing demands
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).