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Advanced Rehabilitation Advisor
Kilmarnock On-site 5-10 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 7,581 employees
Auditory TrainingRehabilitationCommunication AssessmentCase ManagementClinical Expertise
Requirements
Requires a professional qualification in teaching or Speech and Language Therapy with registration (GTCS or HCPC) and advanced postgraduate knowledge in deaf education. Must have significant post-qualification experience and a valid UK driving licence.
Job Description
NHS Scotland
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own.
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Advanced Rehabilitation Advisor based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Hours
36 hours per week. Monday - Friday
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What You Will Do
Working within our busy and dynamic multidisciplinary team which provides a national cochlear implant service for profoundly deaf adults and children in Scotland, you will participate in the management of cochlear implant patients based at our modern, well-established clinic at Crosshouse Hospital and at outreach clinics in specific locations in other parts of Scotland. In this role, you will work as an autonomous practitioner supporting Deaf children and young people across Scotland. You will assess communication skills, functional hearing and spoken language development before and after implantation, using a range of specialist tools and your clinical expertise to inform care. You will deliver tailored auditory training and rehabilitation on a one-to-one basis and in group settings. You will contribute to multidisciplinary decision making, share detailed assessment findings, develop individualised management plans, and support colleagues across health and education sectors. The role also involves delivering education and training, participating in service development, maintaining accurate records to support audit and quality improvement, and representing the service at local and national meetings.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post
You will hold a relevant professional qualification such as a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. BEd or degree plus PGDE) or a Speech and Language Therapy qualification, with appropriate professional registration (e.g. GTCS or HCPC). You will bring advanced postgraduate level knowledge in deaf education or paediatric rehabilitation, supported by significant post qualification experience working with Deaf children and young people. You will demonstrate a strong track record of managing complex caseloads, applying specialist assessment tools to evaluate functional hearing, communication and language development, and delivering evidence based auditory training and rehabilitation. Experience of working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams across health and education is essential, alongside well developed skills in communication, report writing and delivering training. A commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of cochlear implants, assistive hearing technologies and rehabilitation approaches is expected.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Jane Gallacher, Head of Service, Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme, University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, Tel: 01563 827080 or 01563 826994 (Maxine Love, PA)
Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.
Please visit for further information.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
Additional Information For Candidates
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -
AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your applicationbut your answers must be your own.
- Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
- Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
- Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Advanced Rehabilitation Advisor based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Hours
36 hours per week. Monday - Friday
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What You Will Do
Working within our busy and dynamic multidisciplinary team which provides a national cochlear implant service for profoundly deaf adults and children in Scotland, you will participate in the management of cochlear implant patients based at our modern, well-established clinic at Crosshouse Hospital and at outreach clinics in specific locations in other parts of Scotland. In this role, you will work as an autonomous practitioner supporting Deaf children and young people across Scotland. You will assess communication skills, functional hearing and spoken language development before and after implantation, using a range of specialist tools and your clinical expertise to inform care. You will deliver tailored auditory training and rehabilitation on a one-to-one basis and in group settings. You will contribute to multidisciplinary decision making, share detailed assessment findings, develop individualised management plans, and support colleagues across health and education sectors. The role also involves delivering education and training, participating in service development, maintaining accurate records to support audit and quality improvement, and representing the service at local and national meetings.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post
You will hold a relevant professional qualification such as a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. BEd or degree plus PGDE) or a Speech and Language Therapy qualification, with appropriate professional registration (e.g. GTCS or HCPC). You will bring advanced postgraduate level knowledge in deaf education or paediatric rehabilitation, supported by significant post qualification experience working with Deaf children and young people. You will demonstrate a strong track record of managing complex caseloads, applying specialist assessment tools to evaluate functional hearing, communication and language development, and delivering evidence based auditory training and rehabilitation. Experience of working collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams across health and education is essential, alongside well developed skills in communication, report writing and delivering training. A commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of cochlear implants, assistive hearing technologies and rehabilitation approaches is expected.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Jane Gallacher, Head of Service, Scottish Cochlear Implant Programme, University Hospital Crosshouse, Kilmarnock, Tel: 01563 827080 or 01563 826994 (Maxine Love, PA)
Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.
Please visit for further information.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
Additional Information For Candidates
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
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- Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
Education
Bachelor DegreeProfessional CertificatePostgraduate Degree
Skills
Auditory TrainingRehabilitationCommunication AssessmentCase ManagementClinical ExpertiseReport WritingMultidisciplinary CollaborationPatient ManagementDeaf EducationPediatric Rehabilitation