Associate Practitioner
The closing date is 12 June 2025
Job summary
We are looking for an Associate Practitioner to join our Community Nursing Team on the Isle of Wight.
Do you have excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for learning and development in the field of therapies aimed at avoiding hospital admission? You will need to demonstrate flexibility, reliability and excellent organisational skills. Highly motivated, you will enjoy working as part of a dynamic and developing integrated team providing holistic, person centred care across a variety of community settings.
The successful applicant will be the first point of contact for the service, providing assessment and prescription of programs, spanning Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy and Nursing. This can include optimising mobility, re-training personal and domestic activities of daily living, building confidence and providing appropriate multi-disciplinary input and guidance.
In return for your skills and commitment we offer regular supervision and support from qualified health care professionals, training tailored to your role and learning needs. You will benefit from working with experienced and supportive colleagues from a variety of clinical backgrounds and be able to develop your skills in working with adults requiring therapy services.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive physical therapy to avoid hospital admission.
Assist in identifying health and social needs of patients and participate in the delivery and evaluation of care provided under the indirect supervision of qualified staff (Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists).
Ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals.
To work as part of the interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive physical therapy to avoid hospital admission.
Assist in identifying health and social needs of patients and participate in the delivery and evaluation of care provided under the indirect supervision of qualified staff (Registered Nurses, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists).
Ensure high standards are maintained in a safe environment, which promotes equality and sensitivity for all individuals.
About us
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.
Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.
Details
Date posted
27 May 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-IOW-7947
Job locations
The Barracks
The Barracks and Civic Centre Offices, Broadway
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 9EA
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
The Barracks
The Barracks and Civic Centre Offices, Broadway
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 9EA
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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