Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Practitioner

The closing date is 28 September 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an Associate Practitioner to join Community Rehabilitation 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.

You may be required to work at any or all of our localities.

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the interdisciplinary team to provide comprehensive physical rehabilitation. 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, Occupational Therapists and Speech and Language 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.

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£27,485 to £30,162 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

348-IOW-8954

Job locations

Ryde Health and Wellbeing Centre

Pellhurst Road

Ryde

Isle of Wight

PO33 3DT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. It is important to us that we ensure our recruitment processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone - if as a potential candidate you are concerned a person specification may prevent or restrict your application for employment as a result of unintentional barriers on the grounds of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, religion/belief or disability please initially contact the Trust's Recruitment team - detailed in the advert. The Trust will seek to resolve this issue wherever possible.

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*NVQ Level 3 or BTec National in health and social care.
*Knowledge of nursing and/or physiotherapy / occupational therapy / speech and language therapy procedures and practices.
*Working towards or willingness to work towards a level 5 AHP Support Worker Apprenticeship

Desirable

*Formal Assistant Practitioner qualification/ Health and Social Degree or equivalent
*Nursing Associate Qualification registered with the NMC.
*Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Practice

Experience

Essential

*Knowledge of nursing and / or physiotherapy / occupational therapy / speech and language therapy procedures and practices.
*Significant experience of working in a relevant health or social care setting
*IT skills
*Demonstrate effective communication skills, written and verbal.

Desirable

*Experience of working within Physical Rehab.
*Experience of working in the community.
*Knowledge of Rehabilitation
*Broad knowledge of community services

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

*NVQ Level 3 or BTec National in health and social care.
*Knowledge of nursing and/or physiotherapy / occupational therapy / speech and language therapy procedures and practices.
*Working towards or willingness to work towards a level 5 AHP Support Worker Apprenticeship

Desirable

*Formal Assistant Practitioner qualification/ Health and Social Degree or equivalent
*Nursing Associate Qualification registered with the NMC.
*Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care Practice

Experience

Essential

*Knowledge of nursing and / or physiotherapy / occupational therapy / speech and language therapy procedures and practices.
*Significant experience of working in a relevant health or social care setting
*IT skills
*Demonstrate effective communication skills, written and verbal.

Desirable

*Experience of working within Physical Rehab.
*Experience of working in the community.
*Knowledge of Rehabilitation
*Broad knowledge of community services

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ryde Health and Wellbeing Centre

Pellhurst Road

Ryde

Isle of Wight

PO33 3DT

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ryde Health and Wellbeing Centre

Pellhurst Road

Ryde

Isle of Wight

PO33 3DT

Employer's website

https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)