Associate Practitioner

Job Overview

We are looking for an Associate Practitioner to join our Community Nursing Team on the Isle of Wight. 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, promoting equality and sensitivity for all individuals.
• Provide assessment and prescription of programs spanning Physiotherapy, Occupational therapy and Nursing, including optimising mobility, re‑training of personal and domestic activities of daily living, building confidence and providing appropriate multi‑disciplinary input and guidance.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for learning and development in the field of therapies aimed at avoiding hospital admission.
• Demonstrated flexibility, reliability and excellent organisational skills.
• Highly motivated, able to work as part of a dynamic and developing integrated team providing holistic, person‑centred care across a variety of community settings.

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.

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 Trust 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.

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.