Associate Practitioner
The closing date is 05 October 2025
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our 0-16 team as an associate practitioner (AP) in Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Working alongside the health Visiting, Public Health Nursing and Specialist Health visiting SEND team for children with special educational needs and disabilities. If you are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of children and ensuring they meet their full potential, then this role could be perfect for you.
You will work primarily with children from birth to 7 years and their families, alongside experienced Health Visitors / Public Health nurses to deliver elements of the Healthy Child Programme (DH 2009).
Successful applicants will demonstrate excellent communication skills, be passionate about public health, show professional resilience and be creative and flexible in their approach.
To be successful in this rewarding and innovative role, we are looking for experienced early years practitioners.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving outcomes for children and families in our area and to reduce health inequalities by delivering well led, safe, effective, caring, and responsive services. If successful you will be supported through a specially developed training programme with skilled support and guidance from the health visiting team.
Informal discussions with: Jane Taylor, Clinical Team Co-ordinator Health Visiting,
Jane.taylor@solent.nhs.uk or mobile 07766902687
Main duties of the job
Associate practitioner to work with the 0-16 service, supporting the children and families team with the healthy child programme and short- and medium-term interventions around behaviour and parenting. To be an active member of the 0-16 public health nursing team supporting delivery of core contacts and delivery of the 6 high impact areas which are part of the healthy child programme.
To implement and evaluate packages of care at different levels of the Healthy Child Programme which is led by Health Visitors and Public Health Nurses. To work in partnership with other agencies and families and contribute to innovative ways of working with children and families
Service Description
The work will take place in the community either patients own home a dedicated sure start centre, health venue, or education venue also through digital platforms.
The role involves participating in the delivery of the healthy child programme. To undertake short and medium term interventions to support children and families with the healthy weight pathway, behaviour support, school readiness and the transition to school as well as parenting to improve outcomes for the children. To deliver evidence-based interventions on a 1 to 1. To deliver group interventions this may be face to face or via a digital platform e.g. introduction to solids. To develop innovative and creative ways of promoting public health messages. This will include helping to meet the needs of children with complex needs.
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
22 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-CFS-8828
Job locations
Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre
William Macleod Way
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4XE
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Adelaide Health Centre, Western Community Centre
William Macleod Way
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4XE
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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