NHS
Associate Practitioner
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Job Description
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience of working within Physical Rehab.
- Experience of working in the community.
- Knowledge of Rehabilitation
- Broad knowledge of community services
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience of working within Physical Rehab.
- Experience of working in the community.
- Knowledge of Rehabilitation
- Broad knowledge of community services
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
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year Based on full time hours
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
348-IOW-10430
Job locations
The Barracks
The Barracks and Civic Centre Offices, Broadway
Sandown
Isle of Wight
PO36 9EA
Job descriptionJob 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 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.
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
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
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 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)
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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