Associate Practitioner

Job Summary Do you have a compassionate and empathetic nature, and a keen interest in palliative and end of life care? Come and join our Mountbatten community team, experts in end‑of‑life care provision. 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. If you are ready to take on a new and exciting opportunity – apply today A full driving licence and use of vehicle for work purposes with business insurance is essential. Full‑time 37.5 hours a week – to be worked flexibly, including weekends, bank holidays, evenings/nights. Please note: we are not part of the NHS, and therefore do not hold a licence to enable visa sponsorship. About Us Mountbatten Hampshire is part of the Mountbatten Group, and its sister hospice is Mountbatten Isle of Wight. We pride ourselves on providing expert care and support to communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, who are facing death, dying and bereavement. Our vision is of a world where all dying people and those closest 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. Job Description The successful candidate will hold a Nursing Associate Foundation Degree, and work as an Associate Practitioner in a highly active community team, contributing to the provision of 24/7 specialist palliative/end‑of‑life care. Responsibilities include providing care, advice and support to patients, families and other healthcare professionals within the community. The post holder will deliver palliative and end‑of‑life care on the Mountbatten 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 the multidisciplinary team and outside agencies to ensure the provision of individualized care. Demonstrate awareness 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 Coordination centre. Promote a safe environment for all patients, carers, visitors and staff in the patient’s preferred place of care. Person Specification Skills Strong communication skills to explain complex and sensitive information effectively in both written and oral form to patients, families, carers and other professionals. Good IT skills in Microsoft and email applications. Knowledge of specialist symptom management. Experience 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 person‑centred/personal outcomes approach. Abilities Physical capability to perform the role and carry out responsibilities required by the duties of this post. Ability to be an effective advocate for the patient with multidisciplinary teams across all healthcare settings. Capability to work shift patterns on a rota basis, including nights, weekends and bank holidays. Other Full driving licence and use of vehicle for work purposes with business insurance. A willingness to introduce change for the benefit of patient care. Qualifications Registered Nursing Associate on the NMC Register / Nursing Associate Foundation Degree qualification. Care Certificate qualification / NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions. Details Date posted: 26 November 2025 Pay scheme: Other (Salary £27,277 to £29,937 a year, Mountbatten Band 4 – pay award pending 1st January 2026) Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full‑time Reference number: B0507-VC252 Job locations: Botley Rd, West End, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 3JB Employer name: Mountbatten Hampshire Employer website: https://www.mountbatten.org.uk/ Employer Details Mountbatten HampshireBotley RdWest EndSouthamptonHampshireSO30 3JB #J-18808-Ljbffr