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The closing date is 28 September 2025
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.
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.
Qualifications
Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
* Foundation Degree in Health and Social Care
* Further training and completion of competencies working across OT, Physio and Nursing will be required within twelve months of being in post if not already attained.
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 year
Please note for part time hours the salary will be pro rata
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