Associate Practitioner / Senior Rehabilitation Assistant
The closing date is 28 September 2025
Job summary
We are looking for an individual who would like to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team. Do you enjoy the challenge of a wide variety of work? Could this be you?
The role will include visiting patients at home to assess for, and provide, therapy interventions in collaboration with the registered therapy colleagues within the team. The focus of the role is to support admission avoidance, to promote independence and to assist in the effective management of patients with long term conditions.
The post would suit someone interested in working within an integrated therapy team and wanting to achieve the best for their patients. They will work within a wider multi-professional team including Community Nurses and Advanced Clinical Practitioners to provide individualised patient care.
Only open to applicants from Hampshire & Isle of Wight NHS system, which is limited to: Hampshire and Isle of Wight ICB, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Healthcare FT, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, University Hospital Southampton FT, South Central Ambulance Service, Isle of Wight NHS FT or Hampshire Hospitals FT.
Main duties of the job
Work as part of the multi-disciplinary integrated Community Independence Service to undertake assessment, treatment and monitoring of planned care for patients who require rehabilitation in the community, seeking guidance from the registered professional as required.
Provide support and health promotion advice under the guidance of registered professionals.
May be required to supervise junior staff on a day-to-day basis.
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
15 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
348-SSW-9058
Job locations
Oakley Road
Millbrook
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4GX
Employer details
Employer name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Oakley Road
Millbrook
Southampton
Hampshire
SO16 4GX
Employer's website
https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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