Associate Practitioner

Job summary

Package Description: As an Associate Practitioner within HCRG Care Group, you'll be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality rehabilitation care to patients on Sapphire Ward at Gravesham Community Hospital. In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll receive: Salary of £27,674 per annum Group Pension Scheme Free tea and coffee at your base location Membership of My Reward Hub, providing discounts on everyday purchases, cashback offers and savings on a wide range of retailers Flexible access to your earned wages to help manage unexpected expenses Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including: Mental health support and counselling Legal and financial advice Career coaching and life management support Health and wellbeing initiatives and challenges Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and ongoing professional development through our award-winning Learning Enterprise A supportive and inclusive culture where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged The opportunity to work for an organization committed to delivering exceptional standards of care, with the majority of services rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team on Sapphire Ward at Gravesham Community Hospital. Working within a rehabilitation setting, you'll play a key role in supporting patients to achieve their goals and maximize their independence. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver high-quality, person-centered care while developing and maintaining a broad range of clinical skills.

Main duties of the job

As an Associate Practitioner within HCRG Care Group, you'll be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality rehabilitation care to patients on Sapphire Ward at Gravesham Community Hospital. In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll receive a competitive salary, membership of My Reward Hub, flexible access to earned wages, and comprehensive health and wellbeing support. The role involves delivering safe, effective patient care, supporting rehabilitation activities, and maintaining clinical documentation. The position offers great opportunity for personal and professional development in a supportive environment alongside a multidisciplinary team.

About us

HCRG Care Group is dedicated to delivering exceptional standards of care, primarily in rehabilitation settings. As part of this esteemed organization, you will work closely with patients and a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality outcomes. At Gravesham Community Hospital, and specifically on the Sapphire Ward, the focus is on promoting independence and aiding patients in achieving their personal recovery goals. HCRG Care Group fosters a supportive and inclusive culture that emphasizes innovation and continuous improvement, ensuring a positive environment for staff and patients alike.

Details

• Date posted: 01 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £27,674 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 1544582078
• Job locations: HCRG Care Group, Gravesend, DA11 0DG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

As an Associate Practitioner within HCRG Care Group, you'll be part of a dedicated team delivering high-quality rehabilitation care to patients on Sapphire Ward at Gravesham Community Hospital.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you'll receive:

• Salary of £27,674 per annum
• Group Pension Scheme
• Free tea and coffee at your base location
• Membership of My Reward Hub, providing discounts on everyday purchases, cashback offers and savings on a wide range of retailers
• Flexible access to your earned wages to help manage unexpected expenses
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including: Mental health support and counselling Legal and financial advice Career coaching and life management support Health and wellbeing initiatives and challenges
• Access to eLearning, bespoke career pathways and ongoing professional development through our award-winning Learning Enterprise
• A supportive and inclusive culture where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged
• The opportunity to work for an organization committed to delivering exceptional standards of care, with the majority of services rated Good or Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission

We have an exciting opportunity for an Associate Practitioner to join our friendly and supportive team on Sapphire Ward at Gravesham Community Hospital.

Working within a rehabilitation setting, you'll play a key role in supporting patients to achieve their goals and maximize their independence. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and as part of a multidisciplinary team, you'll deliver high-quality, person-centered care while developing and maintaining a broad range of clinical skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for an NMC-registered practitioner who enjoys working closely with patients and colleagues to make a meaningful difference to patient outcomes.

As an Associate Practitioner, you will:

• Deliver safe, effective and compassionate patient care in line with organizational policies, procedures and professional standards
• Undertake delegated clinical interventions, including dressings, glucose monitoring and other agreed nursing procedures
• Support the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Monitor patients' progress and promptly escalate any changes or concerns
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic patient record systems, including EMIS
• Support rehabilitation programmes that promote independence and recovery
• Assist with ward administration duties, stock ordering and equipment checks
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Support the induction and development of new colleagues and students
• Maintain high standards of infection prevention, safeguarding, information governance and health and safety practices
• Contribute to creating a safe, caring and positive environment for patients, visitors and colleagues

Please refer to the full Job Description for a comprehensive list of responsibilities.

We're looking for a caring, motivated and skilled practitioner who is passionate about providing outstanding patient care.

• Current NMC registration
• Previous experience working within a health or social care environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Good organizational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
• Confidence using IT systems and willingness to learn new electronic patient record systems, including EMIS
• Ability to assess patient needs and deliver care within your scope of practice under the direction of a Registered Nurse
• Flexibility to work across a seven-day rota
• Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
• Previous experience within a rehabilitation, community hospital or intermediate care setting
• Competency or experience in: Venepuncture Catheter care Stoma care Wound management
• Experience contributing to audits, quality improvement initiatives or service development activities

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your clinical skills within a supportive rehabilitation environment where you'll work closely with experienced colleagues and play a key role in helping patients regain their independence.

If you're passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and want to be part of a team that truly makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Questions about the role? Feel free to reach out to Sam on +44 78846 59420 or sam.wright@hcrgcaregroup.com.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).