Job summary Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a full-time Band 4 Associate Practitioner for the North & West Hampshire Community Learning Disability Service. This is an exciting time to join a busy and well-established multi-disciplinary health team, supporting the health care needs of people with a learning disability throughout the Locality. You will play a vital role as part of the community nurse team in a forward thinking and innovative team. You will take be able to take part in nurse meetings, well established group supervision and opportunities for professional development including participating in local and divisional quality improvement initiatives. We are looking for a person to support the work of the registered practitioners in the community learning disability team. You will need to have experience of working with people with a learning disability and ideally educated to Foundation Degree level, or equivalent. You will have the opportunity to develop in the role and gain further skills, knowledge and competencies. This post will give you the opportunity to contribute towards the nursing team and wider multi-disciplinary team. You will need to demonstrate effective leadership and inter-personal skills, good communication, be organised and self-motivated. We see supervision and continuing professional development as important aspects of maintaining a quality health service for people with a learning disability. Main duties of the job The Associate Practitioner will work as an active member of the Multi-Disciplinary Health Team in providing a high quality, efficient and effective service to service users. 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; predominantly nursing. They will work within relevant legal, ethical and competency and clinical frameworks in accordance with Southern Health protocols and policies. The Associate Practitioner will be proficient, knowledgeable and competent in carrying out duties delegated to them by registered professionals within the multi-disciplinary team. Educated to Foundation Degree level, or equivalent, they will continue to develop in their role through the acquisition of further skills, knowledge and competencies, to be determined by the needs of the service users, the service and the team. About us Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, combining the expertise and services of multiple NHS providers to deliver high-quality healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.With a dedicated workforce exceeding 12,000 staff and a footprint that spans more than 200 sites across Hampshire, we offer an extensive range of services, including mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health care, reaching diverse communities across urban, rural, and coastal areas.We are committed to delivering care with compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, ensuring that our patients and service users are at the heart of everything we do. By working closely with our partners, we're creating a forward-thinking, inclusive organisation that champions staff development, well-being, and collaboration.Join us and be part of an organisation dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare; where your skills and ambitions can make a real difference to the communities we serve, now and in the future. Date posted 16 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Based on full time hours Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time Reference number 348-SS-6066 Job locations Poles Copse Poles Lane, Otterbourne Winchester Hampshire SO21 2DZ Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. Job description Job responsibilities Further information about the Trust and this role can be found on the Job Description and Person Specification document attached. 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 Essential Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care or equivalent Full Driving licence. Able to attend further training and education in line with Trust Policy and Staff Competency Framework. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Foundation Degree in Health & Social Care or equivalent Full Driving licence. Able to attend further training and education in line with Trust Policy and Staff Competency Framework. 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 Poles Copse Poles Lane, Otterbourne Winchester Hampshire SO21 2DZ Employer's website https://hiowhealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)