Senior Clinical Psychologist

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dedicated and compassionate multi-disciplinary team at the University of Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS).

USAIS is renowned for providing a regional service for severely and profoundly deaf children, young people and adults across the south of England and the Channel Islands.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to life‑changing care for individuals with severe to profound hearing loss, supporting them through assessment, implantation, rehabilitation and beyond.

The work includes specialist psychological assessment, formulation and therapy, and offers opportunities for individual work, group work, and service‑wide collaboration. Consultation and advice on a patient’s psychological care to the wider multi‑disciplinary team, as well as liaison with external agencies, is an important aspect of the work.

You will be a valued and key member of the multi‑disciplinary team and have opportunities to shape the Clinical Psychology Service at USAIS. You may teach on university courses, partner charity programmes and contribute to audit and service development. You will also have a key role in the USAIS safeguarding team which provides consultation and support to the wider team. Attendance at conferences and training courses is encouraged and supported for continuing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychological assessments to support candidacy decisions for cochlear implantation and liaise with the wider team both verbally and in writing
• Provide therapeutic interventions to patients and families adjusting to hearing loss and implant use
• Offer consultation and training to the wider team on psychological aspects of hearing impairment
• Contribute to service development, audit, and research initiatives
• Support patients with complex needs, including neuro‑developmental or mental health conditions

About You

• HCPC‑registered Clinical Psychologist
• Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (or equivalent)
• Experience working in health settings, ideally with sensory impairment or neuropsychology
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to person‑centred care and multidisciplinary collaboration

What We Offer

• A supportive and innovative team environment
• Opportunities for CPD, supervision, and career development
• Access to cutting‑edge technology and research
• Contributory pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement of 30 days plus 8 bank holidays and 6 additional closure days pro‑rata
• Subsidised health and fitness facilities on‑site
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme
• A range of discounts including restaurants, retail outlets and entertainment

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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