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Rehabilitation Technician
The closing date is 02 November 2025
An exciting opportunity has arisen to be part of the dynamic Fareham and Gosport Community Therapy Team. You will work across both Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy to deliver high quality care and rehabilitation to patients with a range of functional and rehabilitative needs in line with holistic community practice.
The post holder will be responsible for their own caseload, working within a scope of practice under the direction/supervision of a registered practitioner, therefore being able to demonstrate experience of working in a therapy role is required.
You will need to be a motivated individual, who is good at working within a busy team environment. Someone who has excellent organisation and communication skills, as well as demonstrate ability to be flexible and adaptable, working in a pressurised environment. The successful applicant will need to have proficient IT skills.
Access to a vehicle and possession of a full driving licence is essential.
There are CPD opportunities that support development of clinical skills as well as structured supervision, peer support groups and appraisals.
The service currently runs a Monday to Friday service, however there may be requirement for 7 day cover in future.
Further enquiries and informal visits are welcome please contact: Sheena Goddard (Occupational Therapy Team Lead) on 02382 318003
Main duties of the job
The Rehabilitation Practitioner will work as an active member of a community-based team and will provide high quality, efficient and effective service to patients.
The post holder will assume responsibility for delegated aspects of healthcare delivery, working within a scope of practice under the direction / supervision of a registered practitioner. They will work within relevant legal and ethical frameworks and in accordance with organisational protocols and policies.
The Rehabilitation Practitioner will be proficient, knowledgeable and competent. Educated to Foundation Degree level, or equivalent, they will continue to develop in their role through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competences, to be determined by the needs of patients, the service and the team.
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.
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 Specification
Qualifications
* Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care, or equivalent experience
* Full UK Driving License
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 name
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
£27,485 to £30,162 a yearPlease note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,Part-time,Flexible working,Compressed hours
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