Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to become an assistant practitioner in our friendly, innovative speech and language therapy (SLT) service, based in the community team in East Suffolk.

Community SLT is part of a wider, integrated SLT service in East Suffolk which supports people with communication and swallowing difficulties in their own home, in care homes, in clinic for outpatient appointments, and on the inpatient wards at Ipswich Hospital. You may be asked to work flexibly across these service areas. We are currently enhancing our working with other health workers with our Integrated Neighbourhood Team colleagues.

The service champions innovation and quality improvement, and are committed to developing leadership skills for staff at all levels. We have won awards for our innovation, for example the 'Making Better Use of our Resources' award at the Suffolk and North East Essex Can Do Health and Care awards.

Main duties of the job

This is a varied role and responsibilities will include supporting our speech and language therapists with assessments, delivering therapy plans, leading groups and supporting training for a mixed caseload of people with a range of swallowing and communication difficulties. This could include people who have difficulties communicating after a stroke, or someone who has slurred speech or a quiet voice due to a neurological condition, for example. Our assistants play a vital role in carrying out rehabilitation and therapy exercise plans. The role also involves supporting families and carers.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

21 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR834-26

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of theresponsibilitiesand duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of theresponsibilitiesand duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Associate Practitioner/ Nursing Associate diploma level or equivalent qualification e.g. NVQ3 plus short courses or relevant experience up to diploma level
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Ability to travel to different places of work/driving licence

Desirable

• Competencies at level of Assistant Dysphagia Practitioner, or equivalent
• Evidence of attendance at relevant specialist courses: (eg via RCSLT Clinical Excellence Networks)
• Accredited LSVT practitioner
• System One super user
• Care certificate

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in acute/community health care settings, or equivalent caring experience
• Experience of liaising with other agencies/other staff groups
• Experience of working with adults with stroke/acquired neurological conditions
• Experience of prioritising own work independently and problem solving as appropriate
• Experience of delivering training to groups
• Experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel, email and electronic patient recording systems

Desirable

• Experience of working with people with acquired communication difficulties
• Experience of working with people with eating/drinking/swallowing difficulties
• Experience of working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience of person centred planning/goal setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the wider needs of people with acquired neurological conditions
• Knowledge of different methods of communication
• Knowledge of range of communication difficulties experienced by people with a variety of medical reasons, such as stroke, and progressive neurological conditions
• Knowledge of swallowing difficulties experienced by adults for a variety of medical reasons, such as stroke and cancer

Desirable

• Knowledge of alternative/ augmentative communication systems (high and low tech)
• Use of outcome measures
• Awareness of change in NHS and current legislation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Associate Practitioner/ Nursing Associate diploma level or equivalent qualification e.g. NVQ3 plus short courses or relevant experience up to diploma level Evidence of continuing professional development Ability to travel to different places of work/driving licence Desirable Competencies at level of Assistant Dysphagia Practitioner, or equivalent Evidence of attendance at relevant specialist courses: (eg via RCSLT Clinical Excellence Networks) Accredited LSVT practitioner System One super user Care certificate Experience Essential Experience of working in acute/community health care settings, or equivalent caring experience Experience of liaising with other agencies/other staff groups Experience of working with adults with stroke/acquired neurological conditions Experience of prioritising own work independently and problem solving as appropriate Experience of delivering training to groups Experience in using Microsoft Word, Excel, email and electronic patient recording systems Desirable Experience of working with people with acquired communication difficulties Experience of working with people with eating/drinking/swallowing difficulties Experience of working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team Experience of person centred planning/goal setting Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the wider needs of people with acquired neurological conditions Knowledge of different methods of communication Knowledge of range of communication difficulties experienced by people with a variety of medical reasons, such as stroke, and progressive neurological conditions Knowledge of swallowing difficulties experienced by adults for a variety of medical reasons, such as stroke and cancer Desirable Knowledge of alternative/ augmentative communication systems (high and low tech) Use of outcome measures Awareness of change in NHS and current legislation

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for Diagnostic Radiographers to join our friendly Radiology teams at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. We are happy to accept applications from those who qualified in Summer 2026 or due to qualify in January / February 2027.

We have posts available based at Ipswich Hospital and based at Colchester Hospital (for Colchester this will also encompass our Clacton Community Diagnostic Centre), permanent and fixed term. You will be asked your preference at interview.

We are busy radiography departments carrying out a wide range of examinations including ED, Outpatients, In-Patients, Dental, Fluoroscopy (including barium examinations), theatre and ITU / ward portables.

You will join departments that support their staff to pursue academic courses and develop their careers within a supportive and friendly environment. We are a teaching department and part of this role will be supporting the learning of our students and apprentices.

It is a requirement to undertake a 7 day rostered week, including lates, nights, weekend and bank holidays.

If you would like to be part of a flexible innovative team and enjoy using your initiative, we would like to hear from you.

Interviews will be: 22nd and 23rd October.

Main duties of the job

• Justify and perform radiographic examinations, provide direct care and a high quality diagnostic imaging service in order to assist in the management of patients referred from clinicians.
• Adhere to Ionising Radiation Regulations and IR(ME)R to ensure the correct procedure is justified and performed.
• Undertake continuing professional development (CPD).
• Work as part of a team to ensure effective communication and delivery of care.
• Prioritise workload depending on the severity of a patient's condition and the direct impact on their management.
• Liaise with fellow healthcare workers and referring clinicians to provide a high quality imaging service to patients.
• Maintain accurate patient records by input of accurate information to reflect the service provided and meet professional standards.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Job summary

We are inviting applications for a full time Specialty Doctor in Oral Surgery. The post holder will have clinical sessions at both sites, as this is a cross site working position.

The appointee will be required to take up the post as soon as possible but no later than 3 months from the date of the offer of an appointment, unless otherwise agreed.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will be expected to participate actively in the diagnosis, management and follow-up of patients. The main role for the right candidate would be to run oral surgery consultation clinics, minor operation sessions under local anaesthetic independently, as well as assist the department consultant and other clinician with a variety of specialised oral surgery procedures in the general anaesthetic theatre sessions. We have a dedicated oral surgery department nurse, as well as outpatient nurses who assist in the oral surgery clinics and minor operations.

About us

At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles in line with service needs.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This will transform life at ESNEFT for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Specialty Doctor

Salary

£63,696 to £102,689 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-MR2931

Job locations

Colchester & Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will:

• Work with colleagues to provide a service with the highest standard of care
• Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines
• Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E
• Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care
• Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

Job description Job responsibilities The post-holder will: Work with colleagues to provide a service with the highest standard of care Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines Develop and maintain good working practices within wards, outpatients and A&E Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues in tertiary centres, community services and primary care Offer support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team

Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Full Registration with the General Dental Council
• Minimum 4 years post BDS
• Minimum of 3 years DCT experience ideally substantially within the speciality
• MFDS holder

Person Specification Essential Essential Full Registration with the General Dental Council Minimum 4 years post BDS Minimum of 3 years DCT experience ideally substantially within the speciality MFDS holder

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester & Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester & Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) are looking for a talented and motivated Multi-Skilled MaintenanceSteriliser Technician to join the Engineering Team at its Colchester Hospital site.

The successful candidate will provide effective high quality service in respect to the undertaking of maintenance; repairs; andmodifications to a wide range of Electrical/Mechanical/Building Services within the Trust

Please note this post requires shift working, including Saturdays and on-call rota participation.

PROPOSED INTERVIEW DATE: FRIDAY, 9TH OCTOBER 2026

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for carrying out the repair, maintenance and installation of plant, equipment, systems and buildingstructure/fabric associated with all Trust properties. This will consist of Planned Preventative Maintenance, testing and calibration, faultfinding, emergency response, defect correction and new works.

If you are trained and qualified to City & Guilds level with 2 years' experience in Porous Loads; Unwrapped Instrument and Utensils;Washer Disinfectors and Sonic Baths, and looking for a challenging and varied role we look forward to hearing from you

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR826-26

Job locations

Colchester General Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• To have completed a recognised trade apprenticeship and hold a BTEC/HNC/Diploma in Building or Engineering or equivalent City & Guilds qualification with intermediate practical and theoretical knowledge acquired through a diploma plus significant equivalent experience in their specialist field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience of Porous Loads; unwrapped instrument and Utensils ; Washer Disinfectors, Sonic Baths and Flexible Endoscope Washers.

Desirable

• Additional trade relevant certification e.g. Refrigeration, Pressure Systems, Fixed Wiring.
• Accredited HTM Competent Person Course.
• Resuscitation/First Aid Training.
• Infection Control Awareness Training.
• Accredited HTM Authorised Persons course

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Must be able to demonstrate suitable post apprenticeship experience in non-routine maintenance of complex engineering plant and equipment with a broad understanding of other trade disciplines.
• Experience of liaison with and supervising building and engineering contractors.

Desirable

• Computer systems experience.
• Previous experience in a hospital maintenance environment with exposure to all building and engineering aspects.
• Knowledge of statutory legislation and relevant Codes of Practice.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Policy and Safe Working Procedures.
• Lifting & Handling Training.
• Fire Training.
• Confined Space Training. Asbestos Awareness Training.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential To have completed a recognised trade apprenticeship and hold a BTEC/HNC/Diploma in Building or Engineering or equivalent City & Guilds qualification with intermediate practical and theoretical knowledge acquired through a diploma plus significant equivalent experience in their specialist field. Minimum of 2 years' experience of Porous Loads; unwrapped instrument and Utensils ; Washer Disinfectors, Sonic Baths and Flexible Endoscope Washers. Desirable Additional trade relevant certification e.g. Refrigeration, Pressure Systems, Fixed Wiring. Accredited HTM Competent Person Course. Resuscitation/First Aid Training. Infection Control Awareness Training. Accredited HTM Authorised Persons course Knowledge and Skills Essential Must be able to demonstrate suitable post apprenticeship experience in non-routine maintenance of complex engineering plant and equipment with a broad understanding of other trade disciplines. Experience of liaison with and supervising building and engineering contractors. Desirable Computer systems experience. Previous experience in a hospital maintenance environment with exposure to all building and engineering aspects. Knowledge of statutory legislation and relevant Codes of Practice. Knowledge of Health & Safety Policy and Safe Working Procedures. Lifting & Handling Training. Fire Training. Confined Space Training. Asbestos Awareness Training.

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester General Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester General Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced Senior Healthcare Support Worker who is looking to develop their knowledge and skills working within the Children's Ward at Colchester Hospital.

This role is a vital role within Children's Services, providing essential support to clinical staff with the recording of observations including the accurate recording of the height and weight of patients and adding to our Evolve system. You will also be competent in children's phlebotomy or working towards this. In addition, the successful candidate will be a chaperone for the clinical staff when required so excellent communication skills are essential.

This role may close early due to number of applicants - we encourage you to apply immediately.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant will work as part of the nursing team within Children's Services to provide a high standard of child and family centred care. The post holder will be an advocate for children and their families.

They will promote child focussed, family-centred care and provide effective liaison with the multi-disciplinary team and other professional colleagues and agencies involved within the child's care.

The post holder will act as a role model in the delivery of patient care, support and teach staff contributing to the development of the service.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, motivated clinician to join our team.

You will be a registered Occupational Therapist with demonstrable expertise in goal focused rehabilitation, supporting patients to become experts in their own care and to remain in their own homes.

It is expected that you will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with a variety of service users of different age groups, have good self-management skills and an ability to prioritize your case load. You should ideally have experience of working in a variety of clinical settings with knowledge of the challenges of community working.

It is essential that you are a car driver with access to a vehicle for work as you will be expected to travel across the North East Essex area.

This is a fixed term position until 27th September 2027.

Proposed Interview date: 6th October 2026

Main duties of the job

The key objectives for this post are to provide goal focused rehabilitation, supporting patients to become experts in their own care and to remain in their own homes by providing holistic assessments and interventions for this care group.

As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will have opportunity to undertake a leadership role in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the rehabilitation provided and be responsible for the supervision of junior staff and students.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to build networks and relationships over a number of sites and different clinical teams. You will embrace innovation and integratedworking and will be committed to delivering excellence in care alongside other OTs, Physiotherapists, Associate Practitioners and Assistant Practitioners.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

432-HR820-26

Job locations

Kennedy House

Kennedy Way

Clacton

CO15 4AB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC
• Professional knowledge and Skills acquired through a combination of formal training, short courses and experience to degree level or equivalent.
• Relevant post qualification training through short courses and/or further study and experience for example sensory integration working towards post graduate level of study level.
• Evidence of on-going CPD

Desirable

• Recognised registered qualification and further courses and experience relevant to role
• oRegistered member of British Association of Occupational Therapists

Skills

Essential

• Work as part of an integrated team
• Supervise the work of students, assistants and volunteers
• Prioritise own and others' workload, delegating appropriately
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Reflect maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of clients and their carers' practise and direct own learning
• Good analytic and judgement skills
• Work independently using own initiative
• To use Word, Powerpoint, email, excel and access (or similar spreadsheet or database packages)
• Ability to manage a team
• Ability to act as care coordinator
• Car owner/driver/access to a motor vehicle (role will involve travel to other sites that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means)

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of working relevant to the care group

Desirable

• Experience of managing the work of others
• Proven Experience relevant to care group

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Occupational Therapist with HCPC Professional knowledge and Skills acquired through a combination of formal training, short courses and experience to degree level or equivalent. Relevant post qualification training through short courses and/or further study and experience for example sensory integration working towards post graduate level of study level. Evidence of on-going CPD Desirable Recognised registered qualification and further courses and experience relevant to role oRegistered member of British Association of Occupational Therapists Skills Essential Work as part of an integrated team Supervise the work of students, assistants and volunteers Prioritise own and others' workload, delegating appropriately Good communication skills both written and verbal Reflect maintain sensitivity at all times to the emotional needs of clients and their carers' practise and direct own learning Good analytic and judgement skills Work independently using own initiative To use Word, Powerpoint, email, excel and access (or similar spreadsheet or database packages) Ability to manage a team Ability to act as care coordinator Car owner/driver/access to a motor vehicle (role will involve travel to other sites that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) Experience Essential Proven experience of working relevant to the care group Desirable Experience of managing the work of others Proven Experience relevant to care group

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kennedy House

Kennedy Way

Clacton

CO15 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kennedy House

Kennedy Way

Clacton

CO15 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Fixed-Term Maternity Cover | Monday to Friday | Colchester, Clacton & Harwich

Are you an experiencedHealthcare Assistant (HCA) or Care Workerlooking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist clinical service?

Our friendlyPodiatry Serviceis looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to join our team on afixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

You will work alongside our podiatrists, supporting patients in clinic and assisting with delegated clinical tasks, includingredressing and wound care. You will also have the opportunity to support our team duringhome visits, providing care to patients in their own homes.

The role will involve working across our clinics in Colchester, Clacton and Harwich, as well as supporting home visits.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are therefore essential for this role.

What we offer

Monday to Friday working

No weekend or bank holiday working

The opportunity to gain experience within a specialist podiatry service

A varied role working with patients of all ages and with a wide range of clinical needs

Support and supervision from an experienced podiatry team

A friendly and collaborative working environment

If you are an experienced HCA or Care Worker who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and would like to develop your clinical experience within podiatry,we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

About the role

Our service supports patients of all ages with a wide range of foot health needs. These include, but are not limited to:

Diabetes-related foot problems

Vascular conditions

Wounds and wound care

Musculoskeletal conditions

Ingrowing toenails

A variety of other foot and lower-limb conditions

You will play an important role in supporting our podiatrists to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to our patients.

About you

We are ideally looking for someone with previous experience as anHCA, Healthcare Support Worker or Care Workerwho is confident working with patients and able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

You should be:

Caring, compassionate and patient-focused

Reliable and well organised

Comfortable working independently as well as within a team

Willing to undertake delegated clinical duties following appropriate training and supervision

Able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues

Keen to develop your knowledge and experience within podiatry and wound care

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR815-26

Job locations

Clacton/Colchester Hospital

Clacton/Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of theresponsibilitiesand dutiesof this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of theresponsibilitiesand dutiesof this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous general office experience
• Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information and data
• Experience of using Microsoft packages

Desirable

• Previous secretarial support experience
• Experience in health care as an assistant

Qualifications

Essential

• Excellent numeracy and literacy
• Competent IT skills including Word, Outlook and Excel

Desirable

• ECDL or similar

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of office administration and office equipment
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages, including diary management
• Understanding of patient needs and NHS
• Awareness of Health & Safety relevant to role
• Understanding of Information Governance

Person Specification Experience Essential Previous general office experience Experience of working with confidential and sensitive information and data Experience of using Microsoft packages Desirable Previous secretarial support experience Experience in health care as an assistant Qualifications Essential Excellent numeracy and literacy Competent IT skills including Word, Outlook and Excel Desirable ECDL or similar Knowledge Essential Knowledge of office administration and office equipment Knowledge of Microsoft packages, including diary management Understanding of patient needs and NHS Awareness of Health & Safety relevant to role Understanding of Information Governance

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clacton/Colchester Hospital

Clacton/Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Clacton/Colchester Hospital

Clacton/Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

The Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC) is part of Colchester Hospitals Urgent and Emergency Care department. The UTC is based at the front door and see's and assesses every patient who walks through the UEC front door. All UTC Clinicians are autonomous and will be expected to see Children from Birth and All adults, both injury and illness. The UTC staff at the Front door will assess every patient and ensure they get the the right place at the right time, dependant on the needs.

The UTC is open from 7am until Midnight, 7 days a week. We see, treat and discharge Minor Injury & Minor Illness presentations in line with the National UTC Principles & Standard.

We are looking for an experienced nurse or allied health professional who wants to further develop their skills & become an autonomous practitioner. If successful you will undertake courses in Minor Injury & Minor Illness, Injury, Consultation & Assessment & Non-medical Prescribing.

This will be a Band 6 development post, where you will be provided with a development plan to progress into a Band 7.

Proposed Interview date: 6th October 2026

Main duties of the job

You will have the opportunity to develop and consolidate your existing Adult and Paediatric nursing skills and will be working towards becoming an autonomous Adult and Paediatric Nurse Practitioner.

You will be part of the UTC team and be expected to embed your learning and also assist with the team with the Front door process, Care at the Door and Co-Ordination.

You will be required to be flexible with working hours when required. You will gain experience in treating both Adults and Paediatrics from birth.

You will be able to treat all patients presenting with minor illness and minor injury presentations as per the UTC National Standards and Principles.

You will be supported in obtaining the skills required, if not already undertaken. These will include Consultation and Assessment Module, Minor Injury Modules, Minor Illness module and the Non-Medical Prescribing module, within an agreed timescale

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £56,515 a year Starting salary from £37,338 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

432-HR813-26

Job locations

UTC Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• NMC or HCPC Registered
• An Understanding of the management of Illness and Injury in Adults and Children
• Experience in ED/Urgent and/or Primary Care

Desirable

• Undertaken any of the following CPD Modules: Consultation and Assessment, Injury, illness or NMP
• Evidence in ability to manage care in an autonomous manner

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with relevant PIN
• Proven experience post registration qualification in UEC/Primary Care settings

Desirable

• Plastering, Wound Management, BLS/PBLS, Manchester Triage and other relevant documented experience

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of the National UTC Principles and Standards published by NHS England
• Competent IT and Computer Skills
• Knowledge of Primary, UEC and Secondary care functions and practices

Desirable

• Working Knowledge of SystmOne

Communication Skills

Essential

• Confident and able to act as the patient advocate
• Able to function as part of the multi-disciplinary team
• Remain calm, consistent and professional under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Person Specification Experience Essential NMC or HCPC Registered An Understanding of the management of Illness and Injury in Adults and Children Experience in ED/Urgent and/or Primary Care Desirable Undertaken any of the following CPD Modules: Consultation and Assessment, Injury, illness or NMP Evidence in ability to manage care in an autonomous manner Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse or Allied Health Professional with relevant PIN Proven experience post registration qualification in UEC/Primary Care settings Desirable Plastering, Wound Management, BLS/PBLS, Manchester Triage and other relevant documented experience Knowledge Essential Knowledge of the National UTC Principles and Standards published by NHS England Competent IT and Computer Skills Knowledge of Primary, UEC and Secondary care functions and practices Desirable Working Knowledge of SystmOne Communication Skills Essential Confident and able to act as the patient advocate Able to function as part of the multi-disciplinary team Remain calm, consistent and professional under pressure Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UTC Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

UTC Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and creative Youth Worker to join our Children's Services team at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT).This is an exciting opportunity to bring your youth work expertise into a healthcare environment and help ensure that the voices, experiences and needs of children and young people are at the heart of our services.You will work alongside children, young people, families and our multidisciplinary teams, providing support that goes beyond clinical care. You will help young people to develop confidence, independence and self-management, while ensuring their emotional, social and developmental needs are recognised.The role will involve building positive relationships with young people, supporting engagement with healthcare, contributing to transition, promoting participation and helping us develop services that are genuinely young-person friendly.We are looking for someone who is approachable, resilient, creative and able to connect with young people, including those who may find healthcare environments challenging. You will be a strong advocate for young people and confident working as part of a multidisciplinary team.

This post is in Ipswich with cross cover to Colchester when needed.

Main duties of the job

• To contribute to the development of services for young people at East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust.
• To act as an advocate and source of support for young people within Children's services including transition service and relevant adult services when required. Work closely with the education teams within the hospital setting and in partnership with community programmes and charities.
• To assist with the provision of a varied programme of personal, social and educational developmental activities with due regard for the needs and opinions of young people. This will include evenings and weekends as required.

• To contribute to the development of the team through identified project aims communicating effectively with the senior nursing team, transition and the required specialist teams.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR809-26

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering youth work practice with young people.
• Experience of evaluating projects & monitoring outcomes.
• Good understanding of the purpose of Youth Work.
• Resource management.

Desirable

• Experience of working with young people with long-term health conditions and their families.
• Experience of supervising volunteers.
• Experience of working with young people in a healthcare/hospital setting.
• Experience of assisting with project management.

Qualifications

Essential

• Youth Work Diploma or professional youth work qualification.
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Youth Work Degree
• Accreditation Training

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of delivering youth work practice with young people. Experience of evaluating projects & monitoring outcomes. Good understanding of the purpose of Youth Work. Resource management. Desirable Experience of working with young people with long-term health conditions and their families. Experience of supervising volunteers. Experience of working with young people in a healthcare/hospital setting. Experience of assisting with project management. Qualifications Essential Youth Work Diploma or professional youth work qualification. Evidence of continued professional development Desirable Youth Work Degree Accreditation Training

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

ESNEFT Colchester Hospital Maternity Services are looking for enthusiastic and committed Band 6 Midwives to join our friendly and dedicated team.

As a Band 6 Rotational Midwife, you will have the opportunity to work across the maternity service, gaining valuable experience in a variety of clinical areas and supporting women and families throughout their maternity journey.

You will work closely with women, their families and the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT) to provide safe, personalised and high-quality maternity care. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about midwifery, committed to delivering excellent standards of care and who demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills.

We have two post full time until 26th April 2027 and 20th June 2027.Part time hours will be considered for the right candidate.

Advert might close earlier if sufficient amount of applications received.

Main duties of the job

The post-holder will work as part of the Midwifery Team, providing a high standard of individualised care in the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period in the hospital setting.

The post-holder is responsible for the assessment of care needs, the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care, without supervision, and may be required to teach other midwifery and non-midwifery staff.

The post-holder is also designated to take charge regularly of award or equivalent sphere of midwifery care in the absence of the midwife who has continuing responsibility.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Job summary

The charity is one of more than 240 NHS Charities in the UK, which exist to enhance and support patient care and provide grants for projects that are over and above those served through government funding.

The Colchester & Ipswich Hospitals Charity supports hospitals and healthcare facilities for patients across the East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) areas. It is the registered NHS charity which raises, manages and distributes funds on behalf of East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. The Trustees are the Board of the NHS Foundation Trust who are responsible for the charity under a corporate trusteeship model, with a Charitable Funds Committee (CFC) appointed to oversee strategic and operational matters.

We are looking for a driven Assistant Fundraising & Events Manager to cover north Essex and east Suffolk, who is passionate about health charities and the role the charity plays in supporting the needs of local patients. As a key member of the Charity Team, the Assistant Fundraising & Events Manager must have the creativity, skill and knowledge to deliver the best charity administrative support, supporter stewardship and support to the relationship fundraising, events and corporate team. The post-holder will sit within the Charity team and provides an important link between the Charity and the local community, volunteers, supporters, fundraisers and hospital staff.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this role is to provide a support to the fundraising and events team. The post holder will require good knowledge of fundraising and considerable energy and enthusiasm that will inspire the patients, visitors and local community to choose the ESNEFT Charity as their preferred charity.

You must be flexible, creative and highly organised, to contribute to the wider team fundraising activities and events. There may be times when this role, will support the Fundraising Managers or the Events Manager, with delivering charity led activities and events appropriate for local people, community, businesses, staff and volunteers to participate in, to raise funds for specific appeals, campaigns, wards, departments and general purposes. Working closely with groups and individuals, the ideal candidate will have an outgoing personality, will be keen for direct contact with people, good at motivating and be self-confident.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR823-26

Job locations

Colchester Hospital

Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

If you require the full details about the job and main responsibilites, please see attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities If you require the full details about the job and main responsibilites, please see attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with data entry, accurate record keeping, and running database reports.
• Demonstrable strong interpersonal, account management and stewardship skills and experience in a customer care setting
• Demonstrable experience of being involved with charity work e.g. fundraising and/or volunteering

Desirable

• oProven track record of administration within fundraising setting.
• oExperience of using a fundraising database for data entry, data manipulation and reporting

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to A Level or equivalent experience
• Further relevant training or work experience
• Clean UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Educated to degree level

Knowledge

Essential

• oExcellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written.
• oMethodical worker with excellent organisational skills and keen eye for detail
• oExcellent project management skills, with the ability to manage many different events simultaneously and manage priorities accordingly.

Desirable

• oAwareness of best fundraising practice in relation to event fundraising.
• oSocial media and e-communications capability

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with data entry, accurate record keeping, and running database reports. Demonstrable strong interpersonal, account management and stewardship skills and experience in a customer care setting Demonstrable experience of being involved with charity work e.g. fundraising and/or volunteering Desirable oProven track record of administration within fundraising setting. oExperience of using a fundraising database for data entry, data manipulation and reporting Qualifications Essential Educated to A Level or equivalent experience Further relevant training or work experience Clean UK Driving Licence Desirable Educated to degree level Knowledge Essential oExcellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written. oMethodical worker with excellent organisational skills and keen eye for detail oExcellent project management skills, with the ability to manage many different events simultaneously and manage priorities accordingly. Desirable oAwareness of best fundraising practice in relation to event fundraising. oSocial media and e-communications capability

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Colchester Hospital, Turner Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5JL

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you an experienced nurse with a background in Tissue Viability looking for a new opportunity to be part of a evolving Tissue Viability Team? Then we would like to hear from you.

We are seeking a new Band 7 Senior Tissue Viability nurse to lead the Suffolk Community TVN team. You will work closely with Community Nursing leads and fellow senior TVNs, provide advanced evidenced based wound care, undertake monthly audits and work with the Harm Free Lead and community matron to facilitate change across the service

Main duties of the job

• To work as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Tissue Viability at Ipswich Hospital by providing expert specialist advice on tissue viability issues through both direct and indirect patient care. The role will also require cross site working at Colchester Hospital and in the Community, working with the other Harm Free Care Leads at ESNEFT to drive strategic improvement specific to Tissue Viability
• To facilitate evidence based practice on wound management, the prevention and management of pressure ulcers and patient requiring Topical Negative Pressure Therapy.
• Monitor and improve patient outcomes relating to tissue viability through pressure ulcer incidence & pressure relieving equipment audits.
• To assist with the co-ordination and provision of tissue viability education throughout ESNEFT.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here -www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

17 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £52,809 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

432-HR818-26

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse recorded on Part 1 of the NMC register
• Degree in relevant subject or evidence of working at that level
• Teaching and assessing qualification

Desirable

• Management qualification

Experience

Essential

• Proven post registration nursing experience at Band 6 level in acute or community tissue viability setting
• Sound knowledge of current trends within Tissue Viability and Pressure Ulcer prevention
• Experience of facilitating change, improving processes and promoting learning at work

Desirable

• Ability to undertake research
• Involvement in service review and development
• Ability to undertake audit
• Experience of undertaking sharp debridement

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to lead and work within a team managing and leading junior colleagues
• Accurate IT skills and analysis of information from database systems.
• Ability to write, analyse and interpret audit and research reports.
• Able to interpret complex data and present findings clearly in order to inform decision making.
• Able to work autonomously prioritising own and others workloads achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of the role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse recorded on Part 1 of the NMC register Degree in relevant subject or evidence of working at that level Teaching and assessing qualification Desirable Management qualification Experience Essential Proven post registration nursing experience at Band 6 level in acute or community tissue viability setting Sound knowledge of current trends within Tissue Viability and Pressure Ulcer prevention Experience of facilitating change, improving processes and promoting learning at work Desirable Ability to undertake research Involvement in service review and development Ability to undertake audit Experience of undertaking sharp debridement Knowledge Essential Ability to lead and work within a team managing and leading junior colleagues Accurate IT skills and analysis of information from database systems. Ability to write, analyse and interpret audit and research reports. Able to interpret complex data and present findings clearly in order to inform decision making. Able to work autonomously prioritising own and others workloads achieving a balance between clinical and other aspects of the role

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a vibrant, confident person to join the team to help deliver a high quality service in the MDT Team at Colchester and IpswichHospital.

Do you have excellent administration skills, an eye for detail, the tenacity to 'go that extra mile' in a very busy environment and care about patientsthat may be facing a diagnosis of cancer.

If you think that you have the level of commitment and the skill set that this role requires then we would love to hear from you.

Please note that this post is based at either Colchester or Ipswich hospital sites.

Main duties of the job

To work closely with all members of the Multi Disciplinary Team (MDT) across all specialties to assistwith the active pathway management of all suspected and diagnosed cancer patients that are referredinto the TrustTo assist in the tracking of the patient's pathway, from referral, through diagnostics, treatmentplanning and treatment, highlighting any potential delays in the pathway and ensuring accurate datacollection to support the process.To provide effective administrative support to ensure smooth facilitation and co-ordination of multidisciplinary team meetings (MDTs) on behalf of MDT Lead and Coordinators.

To assist in the accurate and complete data collection and input of cancer pathway investigations,COSD data and national audit datasets, such as NBCA, BAUS and NLCA

To provide assistance and support to other staff within the Cancer Services team.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR772-26

Job locations

Colchester Hospital

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Acute healthcare sector
• Office experience or similar environment

Desirable

• Somerset Cancer Database

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE A-C or equivalent

Knowledge

Essential

• Medway
• Microsoft Word, Excel
• Confidentiality

Desirable

• Medical Terminology

Person Specification Experience Essential Acute healthcare sector Office experience or similar environment Desirable Somerset Cancer Database Qualifications Essential GCSE A-C or equivalent Knowledge Essential Medway Microsoft Word, Excel Confidentiality Desirable Medical Terminology

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Do you have excellent administration skills, an eye for detail, ensuring completeness and compliance with the Trust data quality standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator with good communication, time management and organisational skills to be part of our MDT team.

If you think that you have the level of commitment and the skill set that this role requires then we would love to hear from you.

Please note that this post is based either at Colchester or Ipswich Hospital

Main duties of the job

To ensure that quality data is collected for reporting externally for both Cancer Waiting Times, Cancer Outcomes Services Data Set and National Cancer Audits.

To undertake and participate in initial and any further training requirements relating to trust EPR system

To familiarise yourself with all the requirements for the collection of cancer data which form part of the national Cancer Outcomes Data Set (COSD) collection in line with NDRS (National Disease Registration Service)

To support the MDT Coordinator team and Clinicians with the data collection and entry of audit materials and information for mandatory, non-mandatory and external audits throughout the year

To support the MDT Coordinator team and Clinicians with the day-to-day management of clinical audit data

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

16 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

432-HR773-26

Job locations

Colchester Hospital

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working within National Cancer Pathways
• Communication with stakeholders across different clinical teams and specialties.

Desirable

• Somerset Cancer Database
• Knowledge of National Cancer Audits

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to GCSE level or equivalent with experience of working in the NHS

Knowledge

Essential

• oUse of core Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint

Desirable

• EPIC

Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience of working within National Cancer Pathways Communication with stakeholders across different clinical teams and specialties. Desirable Somerset Cancer Database Knowledge of National Cancer Audits Qualifications Essential Education to GCSE level or equivalent with experience of working in the NHS Knowledge Essential oUse of core Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint Desirable EPIC

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a Senior Dispensing Assistant to join our Pharmacy team to cover maternity leave. You will work within most areas of the ESNEFT Pharmaceutical Service based at Colchester Hospital, providing dispensing support to qualified staff. This post is fixed term / secondment until 14th September 2027 at 23.5 hours per week. Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only, which will need to be discussed with your line manager.

Duties will include dispensing for in-patients, outpatients and controlled drugs following standard procedures; a re-stocking service of pharmaceutical products to wards and departments.

Pharmacy experience is essential and a formal qualification is desirable, e.g. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.

Formal Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday commitments are mandatory and will be on a rostered basis.

Details about our pharmacy service - https://esneft.pagetiger.com/csusdpr/1

Main duties of the job

• To dispense for inpatients and outpatients by calculating appropriate dosage and quantities required against prescriptions/requisitions, following departmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• To ensure that all customers receive the appropriate medicine in the correct form and in a timely manner.
• To ensure that all medicines are labelled and packaged appropriately, and all relevant patient information and compliance aids/sundries are supplied.
• To dispense controlled drugs for ward stock and named patients, following all relevant Pharmacy procedures and legal requirements.
• To perform a self-check on all dispensed items to ensure accuracy and quality prior to placing the item in the designated area for final checking.
• To receive in prescriptions from a wide range of outpatient clients and use listening and questioning skills to obtain appropriate information to enable effective service provision.
• To operate the cash till and debit/credit card machine to take payment for prescriptions.
• To ensure that the declaration of payment/exemption on outpatient prescriptions has been correctly filled in and clearly endorsed with grounds for exemption if a fee is not paid.
• To sell over the counter products under the supervision of a pharmacist.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to join our Harm Free Care Team (Face Fit Testing) as a Harm Free Care Practitioner.

This is a new role to ESNEFT, and the successful candidate will support with the running of the Fit Testing Service and work the Harm Free Care Team with to support patients and clinical teams with falls prevention, Tissue viability and continence care management.

You will carry out Fit Testing clinics across ESNEFT sites, in clinic settings and in ward/department settings. This is an exciting opportunity to help set up the service with the corporate nursing team.

You will also carry out follow up visits, education and audits for all areas of Harm Free Care including community hospitals to ensure patients have the correct equipment and care in place which means driving license is essential.

Main duties of the job

To support the Harm Free Care Team to ensure care for patient following specialist input is in place. This includes ensuring their physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs are met

To perform and accurately record clinical documentation and observations as required and report changes to the Ward staff and Harm Free Care Team

To be responsible for ensuring own infection control practice is in line with Trust Infection Control policies, including approved hand-washing technique.

To challenge those not following recognise infection control procedures when witnessed.

To ensure that all communication and care provision maintains the dignity and respect of all patients and their carers/relatives

To communicate effectively with patients, carers, visitors and other staff members at all times

To answer the telephone appropriately and refer callers onto the appropriate member of staff as necessary

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and highly motivated Physiotherapist to join our Urgent Community Response Service. You will be a HCPC-registered Physiotherapist with demonstrable experience in admission avoidance, rehabilitation, and supporting patients to maximise their independence, self-manage their conditions, and remain safely within their own homes.

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of patients, carers, and healthcare professionals. You will be well organised, able to work independently, manage a varied caseload, and prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment. Experience across a range of clinical settings is desirable, alongside a sound understanding of the opportunities and challenges associated with delivering care in community-based services.

You will be passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and committed to working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions and support timely recovery and rehabilitation.

It is essential that you are a car driver with access to a vehicle for work as you will be expected to travel across the North East Essex area.

Main duties of the job

The primary aim of this role is to deliver person-centred, goal-focused rehabilitation that empowers patients to become active participants in managing their own health and wellbeing, enabling them to remain safely and independently within their own homes. The post holder will undertake comprehensive, holistic assessments and provide evidence-based interventions tailored to the needs of this patient group.

As a Senior Physiotherapist, you will play a key leadership role in the planning, coordination, delivery, and evaluation of rehabilitation programmes. You will be responsible for supporting and supervising junior staff and students, while fostering collaborative working across a range of clinical teams and settings. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong relationship-building skills, embrace innovation and integrated working, and be committed to delivering high-quality rehabilitation alongside Consultants, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Associate Practitioners, and Community Support Workers to achieve the best possible outcomes for patients.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Job summary

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to start/develop your career in healthcare?

We are recruiting Clinical Support Workers at Bands 2 & 3, offering fantastic opportunities for career progression into nursing, allied health professions, or specialist areas such as theatres.

We are currently recruiting for Healthcare Support Workers, Therapy Assistants, Theatre Support Workers and Imaging Assistants across Ipswich Hospital and Colchester Hospital. We welcome applications from individuals with or without prior healthcare experience who are eager to build a career in the NHS.

Our recruitment approach focuses on supporting your professional growth through Apprenticeship programmes that develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to deliver high-quality patient care.

Our assessment day is designed to establish your skills and experience, and to signpost you to the right pathway. If successful you will be offered one of the following pathways:

• Recruitment to band 3 for those with relevant previous NHS experience and/or qualifications, and the opportunity to complete a level 3 apprenticeship
• Recruitment to band 2 to upskill you into clinical care, and the opportunity to complete either a level 3 apprenticeship, or join our level 2 Academy
• Recruitment to a band 2 in our Academy for those new to care or with little prior experience (Please see attached Apprentice Flyer)

Main duties of the job

Applicants must be able to meet & provide the following:

• Attend an Assessment Day at Ipswich Hospital on Friday, 18th September 2026
• Academy Starters will need to commit to a start date in line with the Apprenticeship Academy Program.
• Have residency status that allows you to work.Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for these roles.
• Meet pre employment requirements including ability to provide references to cover the last three years/satisfactory DBS check & Occupational Health requirement
• As you will be working shifts including nights you must be 18 or older at commencement

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

10 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata + unsocial hours payments

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

432-HR795-26

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in an healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience within an acute care setting

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of physical, psychological and spiritual needs of patient's relatives and carers.
• Awareness of the nature of the carers role in assisting patients to fulfil basic human needs
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and observations
• Knowledge of relevant legislation

Desirable

• Understanding of risk management, health and safety issues, including safe manual handling.

Qualifications

Essential

• Care certificate achieved or demonstrable relevant skills
• Evidence of completed competencies as part of a professional portfolio

Desirable

• Evidence of functional skills or willingness to undertake
• Willingness to undertake further study

Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience in an healthcare setting Desirable Experience within an acute care setting Knowledge Essential Awareness of physical, psychological and spiritual needs of patient's relatives and carers. Awareness of the nature of the carers role in assisting patients to fulfil basic human needs Knowledge of clinical procedures and observations Knowledge of relevant legislation Desirable Understanding of risk management, health and safety issues, including safe manual handling. Qualifications Essential Care certificate achieved or demonstrable relevant skills Evidence of completed competencies as part of a professional portfolio Desirable Evidence of functional skills or willingness to undertake Willingness to undertake further study

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

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust are recruiting an Orthoptist to join our friendly and dynamic team who deliver orthoptic services in and around Colchester and Ipswich on a fixed term basis. This role is predominantly based at Colchester hospital and outreach clinics within north Essex, though with cross site working in Ipswich as required . You will be supported by the team to deliver high quality orthoptic services and will include a varied orthoptic caseload.

The department delivers adult and paediatric services, in-patient and out-patient stroke services, specialist SEN clinics in special schools and is an accredited department for student placements.

As an AHP at ESNEFT you will join a network of supportive and forward thinking AHPs across the trust who will support you in your role and who champion the work and development of the AHP community.

The department is committed to providing opportunities for continuous professional development and is active in audit and research.

This role is Band 6 and so is most suited to an orthoptist with post qualification experience. However, we also welcome applications from newly qualified staff who would commence in post at Band 5 with the potential to progress to Band 6 following successful completion of preceptorship.

Fixed term role for 1 year

Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only

Main duties of the job

To conduct single-handed Orthoptic and work as part of a team in specialist multi-disciplinary paediatric clinics as required at the main base and in community settings.

To provide appropriate Orthoptic assessment and diagnosis for all patients referred to the department from other specialist clinics, as in-patients or out-patients

To formulate and implement an individualised treatment plan for paediatric and adult cases balancing medical evidence and patient circumstances, including amblyopia therapy, refractive treatments, orthoptic exercises, prismatic therapy and planning strabismus surgery.

About us

We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.

We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.

We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.

Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.

We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.

If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.

Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A