Job summary We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Associate Practitioner to join our dynamic patient focused community team providing high quality services to our local community. This Band 4 post will provide you with the opportunity to support the delivery of high standard palliative care to patients in their homes, and to be a part of an initiative to support residential and nursing homes with the resources needed to recognise and manage end of life and palliative care within the patients preferred place of care. Looking for a new challenge? Could you be our new Community Associate Practitioner? 22.5 hours a week, to be worked flexibly in accordance with the needs of the service to include weekends and Bank holidays. This role will attract a 2.8% uplift from 1st April 2025 We are not part of the NHS, and therefore do not hold a licence to enable visa sponsorship. Main duties of the job The successful candidate will hold a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree, and work as an Associate Practitioner as part of a highly active community team contributing to the provision of 24/7 Specialist Palliative/End of Life Care. Responsibilities will not only be for providing care, but for providing advice and support to patients, their families and other healthcare professions within the community. The postholder will support patients in their own homes or preferred place of care who have palliative or end of life care needs, and be able to give telephone advice to patients, carers and other professionals as required from the Community Co-Ordination Centre. You will work independently to complete full holistic patient assessments to ensure needs are met in a timely manner and liaise with the wider team to manage and escalate any identified needs or concerns. About us At Mountbatten making our employees feel valued is as important to us as making sure that our patients are safe. We are looking for people that live our values to help us make a difference to the thousands of patients and their families who come to us for help and support every year. Our vision at Mountbatten is of a world where all dying people and those close to them, have access to expert care of the highest quality, provided by compassionate and professional teams. Our Values We care about what we do. We appreciate that people are different and we are kind and compassionate to our patients and families, to our local community and to each other We are experts in our field. We are professional at all times, aspiring to be the best that we can be in everything that we do We are innovative and bold. We respond quickly and creatively to the changing needs of our society within the scope of our human and financial resources We respect our community. We exist for our local population, now and into the future, and we believe that we can achieve more together by working in partnership with others Date posted 11 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £15,918 to £17,468 a year £26530 - £29114 per annum FTE Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number B0508-VC301 Job locations Halberry Lane Newport Isle of Wight Hampshire PO30 2ER Job description Job responsibilities Overview of Role The community service provided by Mountbatten aims to provide assessment, intervention and monitoring of patients with progressive and life limiting conditions enabling them to remain within their preferred place of care, including residential and nursing settings. The post holder will deliver palliative and end-of-life care as part of Mountbatten's multidisciplinary community services team providing nursing interventions and ongoing assessment under the direct clinical leadership of the Clinical Nurse Specialists/Senior Nurse on Duty reporting to the Community Team Leader. Key Tasks Develop and maintain communications with patients, carers, other professionals and volunteers Work closely with members of multidisciplinary team and outside agencies to ensure the provision of individualised care Demonstrate awareness towards of limits of practice and seek support and guidance as appropriate Escalate any concerns as appropriate Support with telephone advice for patients, carers and other professionals, as required from the Community Co-Ordination centre. Give and receive accurate reports and changes in patients condition Undertake joint assessments with other professionals and liaise as appropriate regarding ongoing care Be aware of the service health and safety aspects and adhere to lone worker policy Promote a safe environment for all patients, carers, visitors and staff in the patients preferred place of care. Providing support for the Inpatient Unit as appropriate. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full requirements of this role Job description Job responsibilities Overview of Role The community service provided by Mountbatten aims to provide assessment, intervention and monitoring of patients with progressive and life limiting conditions enabling them to remain within their preferred place of care, including residential and nursing settings. The post holder will deliver palliative and end-of-life care as part of Mountbatten's multidisciplinary community services team providing nursing interventions and ongoing assessment under the direct clinical leadership of the Clinical Nurse Specialists/Senior Nurse on Duty reporting to the Community Team Leader. Key Tasks Develop and maintain communications with patients, carers, other professionals and volunteers Work closely with members of multidisciplinary team and outside agencies to ensure the provision of individualised care Demonstrate awareness towards of limits of practice and seek support and guidance as appropriate Escalate any concerns as appropriate Support with telephone advice for patients, carers and other professionals, as required from the Community Co-Ordination centre. Give and receive accurate reports and changes in patients condition Undertake joint assessments with other professionals and liaise as appropriate regarding ongoing care Be aware of the service health and safety aspects and adhere to lone worker policy Promote a safe environment for all patients, carers, visitors and staff in the patients preferred place of care. Providing support for the Inpatient Unit as appropriate. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for the full requirements of this role Person Specification Other Essential A willingness to introduce change for the benefit of patient care Awareness of and commitment to the mission, vision and values of the Mountbatten Isle of Wight Full UK Driving Licence (Clean) Experience Essential Experience of dealing with vulnerable adults in a care setting Experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and the ability to form good working relationships at all levels including volunteers Experience of working in a community care setting Recent Palliative Care Experience Abilities Essential Physical capability of performing the role and carrying out responsibilities required by the duties of this post Ability to be an effective advocate for the patient with multi-disciplinary teams across all healthcare settings Able to effectively manage own time and work load Able to work shift patterns including nights, weekend, bank holidays Skills Essential Strong communication skills to explain complex and sensitive information effectively in both written and oral to both patients, families, carers and other professionals Have good IT Skills in Microsoft and email applications Understands specific needs of patients requiring palliative or end of life care Demonstrate commitment to the patients right to be involved in decision making relating to their health care and ensuring decisions are understood by care teams Knowledge of Specialist Symptom Management Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register/ Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification Care Certificate Qualification/ NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care Clinically up to date in general nursing care Person Specification Other Essential A willingness to introduce change for the benefit of patient care Awareness of and commitment to the mission, vision and values of the Mountbatten Isle of Wight Full UK Driving Licence (Clean) Experience Essential Experience of dealing with vulnerable adults in a care setting Experience of working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and the ability to form good working relationships at all levels including volunteers Experience of working in a community care setting Recent Palliative Care Experience Abilities Essential Physical capability of performing the role and carrying out responsibilities required by the duties of this post Ability to be an effective advocate for the patient with multi-disciplinary teams across all healthcare settings Able to effectively manage own time and work load Able to work shift patterns including nights, weekend, bank holidays Skills Essential Strong communication skills to explain complex and sensitive information effectively in both written and oral to both patients, families, carers and other professionals Have good IT Skills in Microsoft and email applications Understands specific needs of patients requiring palliative or end of life care Demonstrate commitment to the patients right to be involved in decision making relating to their health care and ensuring decisions are understood by care teams Knowledge of Specialist Symptom Management Qualifications Essential Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register/ Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification Care Certificate Qualification/ NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care Clinically up to date in general nursing care 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Mountbatten Isle of Wight Address Halberry Lane Newport Isle of Wight Hampshire PO30 2ER Employer's website https://www.mountbatten.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)