Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 6 to join a team of Resuscitation Officers within the Corporate Division.

The post is to cover maternity leave for a fixed term/secondment until March 2027. As this is a short term contract we are looking for an experienced individual who is already able to teach ILS or PILS courses.

The team provides a comprehensive, efficient and effective clinical and educational service across ESNEFT.

Our purpose is to ensure the delivery of a quality cost effective resuscitation service, which includes educating and training staff to ensure they are equipped with the rights skills, values and behaviors to provide safe effective care and positive experiences for patients, families and staff.

The role also includes:

• Maintaining clinical skills by attending cardiac arrests / clinical emergencies
• Involvement in clinical audit
• Organization of emergency equipment throughout the Trust.

Minimum Requirements:

• Registered Nurse / ODP / Paramedic with post registration experience in acute / critical care
• ILS instructor / PILS instructor
• Clinical teaching experience

You will be expected to work flexibly and travel to all sites as required, therefore a car will be required.

PROPOSED INTERVIEW DATE: TUESDAY, 15TH SEPTEMBER 2026.

Main duties of the job

• To act as an informed resource in resuscitation issues for all staff within the Trust
• To contribute to the planning, organisation and implementation of an effective resuscitation service
• To teach resuscitation skills in line with Trust protocols and Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
• To take part in clinical research and audit
• To ensure a standardised approach to resuscitation and resuscitation training throughout the Trust, recognising the differing needs of Trust staff

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of policies / guidelines / procedures relating to resuscitation and DNACPR throughout the Trust
• To establish and maintain effective lines of communication with Trust employees and management
• To deliver teaching to nursing, medical and other appropriate staff in resuscitation
• To attend calls to the cardiac arrest team (adult and paediatric)
• To assist in the audit requirements of the department

PROFESSIONAL ROLE:

• To promote the importance of resuscitation throughout the Trust
• To assist in the implementation of an effective equipment replacement programme when required
• Will be a member of the Resuscitation Committee
• Will deputise at meetings when required
• Will take personal responsibility for own professional development and keep up to date with resuscitation developments
• Will maintain effective teamwork and communication within the Resuscitation Department

CLINICAL ROLE:

• To maintain clinical expertise by attending resuscitation attempts
• To ensure that procedures carried out are within current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
• To act as a role model in resuscitation practice, leading the cardiac arrest team where necessary
• To ensure that resuscitation attempts attended are accurately documented

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse, ODP or Paramedic
• Resuscitation Council (UK) ILS Instructor or Instructor Potential

Desirable

• ALS instructor/provider
• EPLS/APLS provider

Experience

Essential

• Post registration experience in an acute or critical care environment with exposure to cardiac arrests
• Previous teaching experience

Desirable

• Exposure to adult and paediatric emergencies

Skills and knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of current Resuscitation Council (UK) guidelines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Debriefing and bereavement skills
• Able to prioritise and adapt to workload

Desirable

• Participation in clinical audit
• Ability to manage and lead a team
• Evidence of project management

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).

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Ipswich Hospital in the Child Health CDG.

We are inviting applications for a Consultant in Acute Paediatrics with a special interest in Cardiology. Applicants will have completed CCT or equivalent (Portfolio Pathway) and must be on the Specialist Register or due to have completed CCT within 6 months of interview date.

Proposed Interview date- 22nd September 2026.

Our Enhanced Welcome package includes £12,000 bonus and relocation costs to thank you for choosing to work at our Trust and to help with your new journey with ESNEFT.

Main duties of the job

General

All consultants in the department have a continuing and individual responsibility for the care of patients in their charge and a general responsibility to provide, in conjunction with their colleagues, an effective Service to meet the needs of the local population, within the resources available.

The post-holder will:

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

Clinical Responsibilities

The key duties and responsibilities are:

o General responsibilities including participation in Consultant on call rotao Specialist Clinicso Outpatient clinicso Operating: as per specialtyo Teachingo Other care of inpatients or outpatientso Clinical and other administration as required by agreemento Teaching and training of junior staff and undergraduateso Participation in Clinical Governance

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 have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation has brought 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 description

Job responsibilities

The job plan is expected to consist of 10 Programmed Activities (PAs) and the exact details of job plan will be agreed with the successful candidate after their appointment.

The successful candidate will be expected to participate in the Consultant of the week rota according to departmental requirements currently on a 1:12 basis. There is usually one Consultant on call, covering general paediatrics in the morning and general paediatrics and neonates in the afternoon and an additional consultant on call for neonates in the morning.The successful candidate will be expected to participate in weekend and night on call cover. The successful candidate will be expected to share outpatient responsibilities with a minimum of 3 paediatric clinics a week, depending on other commitments. Further discussion re exact composition of the role can be clarified and discussed with the Clinical Lead prior to application and will be reviewed in line with the prior experience of the appointee. This will be formally accepted and reviewed as part of the Job Planning process of the trust.The successful candidate will be expected to share child protection/safeguarding work when Consultant of the week.There will be an expectation to share work related to relevant committees, working groups, educational supervision, and training of staff within the department.

Please see the Job Plan within the Job Description for further information about duties

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Full GMC registration
• MRCPCH or equivalent
• CCT or equivalent in paediatrics (or within 6 months of date of interview)

Desirable

• EACVI Certification in Congenital Heart Disease Echocardiography (ECHO CHD)

Experience

Essential

• 5 years at ST4-8 level (or equivalent) or sufficient time to gain Level 2 and Level 3 RCPCH competencies.
• Broad experience in general paediatrics and neonatal intensive care in the UK

Desirable

• Clinical experience relevant to SPIN, or equivalent training

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).

Job summary

ESNEFT is one of the largest Trusts in the East of England, with several of our services treating some of the highest numbers of patients in England. Improving quality and access to care by making the most of the scale of our services is an important strategic goal.It is an exciting time to be working in the ESNEFT Medicine and Community Services as we strive to provide a modern and high-quality service for the population that we serve. The division formed in April 2025 as a merger between North East Essex Community Services and Medicine (Colchester) and is committed to integrating services across the patient journey. A particular focus is developing effective frailty services and managing multi-morbidity especially Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolic medicine.

We are looking for a Lead Clinician to take overall responsibility for the care of patients on the in-patient & Community ward(s) at Clacton Hospital.

Main duties of the job

o Provide exceptional clinical leadership at Clacton hospitalo Overall responsibility for the care of patients on the in-patient ward(s) at Clacton hospitalo To work closely with medical staff at Clacton hospital and foster the development of effective clinical teamso To work closely with the Ward Managers, ACPs and Nurse Practitioner teams to ensure that patient care is managed holistically and is of high qualityo Effective use of EPIC and digital patient records including in basket poolso Participation in quality initiatives and clinical audito In collaboration with clinical colleagues and service leads in primary, community and acute care pathways, ensure the highest levels of quality care (patient safety, patient experience and clinical effectiveness) across the wards at Clacton hospital and seek to continually learn and improveo Create a patient safety culture by engaging with appropriate governance arrangements, enabling effective management of complaints, incidents and risk management, audits and learning to improve patient care.o Support the development of learners. For example: GP trainees and Nurse Practitioners acting as a Designated Prescribing Practitioner (DPP) undertaking supervision of trainee ACPs and GP trainee rotations.

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide visible leadership to the clinical teams at Clacton hospital, promote continual improvement and transformation in quality, performance and delivery of integrated services Lead the Clinical Leadership team to ensure a framework of safe, caring practice supported by research and innovation

Lead Clinician for all patients on Clacton community ward(s) Provide high-quality clinical care To demonstrate clinical leadership, skills and knowledge in developing a comprehensive Frailty Agenda, incorporating clinical competency trust wide and patient care pathways Ensure responsible use of resources at ward level including appropriate prescribing in line with local formularies Work collaboratively with colleagues to help ensure that effective governance arrangements and performance management systems are in place

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GMC/ GP Register
• Clinical Qualification to a post-graduate level

Experience

Essential

• Good clinical experience in a variety of hospital and community based settings

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).

Job summary

Are you an inspiring senior leader ready for a new challenge?

We are seeking an experienced forward thinking individual to join our senior leadership team in our Women's & Children's Division.

In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight across all aspects of the division, driving performance, improvement and excellence in patient care. You will be a highly skilled facilitator, able to bring together people from diverse disciplines, backgrounds and perspectives, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in shaping services for our patients, their families and our staff. You will demonstrate exceptional operational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to navigate complex challenges, analyse information effectively and lead high-performing teams. You will be someone who listens with empathy, understands different viewpoints and works collaboratively to develop innovative, practical solutions. A commitment to fostering a culture of psychological safety and inclusion is essential.

You will be passionate about improving patient outcomes, you will take and inclusive and flexible approach to decision making, driving continuous improvement and excellence across the division.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer you will work in partnership with the Divisional Clinical Director, Director of Midwifery and Associate Director of Nursing and have operational accountability for service delivery, performance, clinical quality and safety, the workforce and financial control, and the implementation of the Trust's strategy.

You will lead, develop and be responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of the day to day operational performance of the Division ensuring sustainable delivery of high quality patient care, safety processes, operational standards and quality/service improvement programmes.

You will work closely with the Chief Operating Officer in monitoring performance against objectives and in ensuring high standards of corporate governance are adhered to.

You will provide strong local leadership balancing strategic plans with operational needs and robust delivery and will drive service improvement to achieve efficiency gains and improve the operational effectiveness of the Division

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 description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to Masters level or equivalent level of experience
• Formal management or business qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Evidence of continued professional development

Desirable

• Project Management Qualification

Experience

Essential

• Proven budget management skills and financial acumen with experience of delivering CIPs within an organisation with a multi-million pound turnover
• Managing a diverse team
• Negotiation and influencing skills at a senior management level
• Evidence of delivering and implementing strategic plans
• Presenting complex plans at Board level

Desirable

• NHS experience at a senior management level

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen in our Apprenticeship Delivery Team to support with all aspects of administration relating to our apprenticeship courses.

Applicants will need to demonstrate:

• Confidence to work on their own initiative,
• Work well as part of a busy team
• Have good general IT skills across a range of software programmes
• Be willing to learn and develop

Ideally you would be able to work flexibly within a 37.5 hour week and be able to travel to other sites, including non-Trust venues.

Main duties of the job

The role will involve:

• General on programme support with enquiries, checking non-attendance, late submissions etc
• Respond to emails in a timely manner.
• Supporting with events and marketing activities as and when required
• To support team meetings through agenda preparation, minutes taken and actions logged
• Progress review planning - tracking and booking of reviews to ensure compliance with funding rules
• To be involved with cohort planning to support increased numbers and start date availability in line with Talent for Care activity
• Diary and timetable management in line with cohort planning to ensure availability of staff, rooms and resources to include room bookings if required
• Support with management of the survey/learner voice process to ensure good completion results and to provide evaluation of services
• Supporting with tracking - to support an efficient and effective on-boarding process for taking enquiries through to active apprentices Supporting preparation of monthly reporting for governance group

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

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 office based administrative work
• Working with members of the public
• Use of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Previous NHS admin experience

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade 5/C or equivalent in English and Maths

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in administration/secretarial or equivalent
• AMSPAR
• Medical terminology

Knowledge

Essential

• Confidentiality and Data Protection
• Customer service

Desirable

• NHS knowledge of relevant work area

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced, motivated, and compassionate clinical practitioner to join our Care Management Service. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled professional to lead the provision of proactive, person-centred care for adults with complex health needs, multiple long-term conditions, frailty, and those at risk of hospital admission. We have two posts; Ipswich East and Ipswich West Integrated Neighbourhood Teams.

You will provide advanced clinical assessment, case management, and care coordination, working closely with patients, carers, primary care colleagues, community teams, social care, and voluntary sector partners. You will play a pivotal role in identifying individuals at greatest risk, supporting self-management, reducing health inequalities, preventing avoidable admissions, and enabling patients to remain safely and independently within their own homes.

You will demonstrate strong clinical leadership, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, holistic care. You will be passionate about integrated working and ensuring seamless care across organisational boundaries, while supporting service improvement and positive outcomes for patients and their families.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference within the community by supporting individuals with complex needs through effective care planning, risk management, and collaboration across the wider health and social care system

Main duties of the job

The CMS Clinical Practitioner is an experienced autonomous practitioner working within the Care Management Service, delivering proactive, personalised and coordinated care for individuals identified as being at high risk of unplanned hospital admission, emergency department attendance and escalating health and social care needs. The role supports the objectives of the Care Management Service through prevention, early intervention, care coordination and multidisciplinary working.

You will work within a multidisciplinary and multi-agency model, supporting individuals with frailty, multimorbidity, complex physical health conditions, mental health needs, functional impairment and social complexity. Using enhanced assessment, clinical reasoning and care management skills, the practitioner will undertake holistic assessments, develop personalised care plans, facilitate rapid intervention and support admission avoidance and timely discharge.

You will contribute to the CMS multidisciplinary team (MDT) process, participate in desktop triage, support proactive monitoring of patients, respond to deterioration identified through clinical review or Data Initiated Follow-Up (DIFU) processes and facilitate progression through active care management, step-down and discharge pathways.

The role may be undertaken by a registered nurse, paramedic, occupational therapist, physiotherapist or other appropriately qualified healthcare professional working within their professional scope of practice.

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 description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• oSignificant post-registration clinical experience.
• oExperience of autonomous clinical practice.
• oExperience managing patients with complex needs
• oExperience of multidisciplinary team working.
• oExperience of community, acute medicine, primary care, urgent care, rehabilitation, frailty or integrated care services.
• oExperience of risk assessment and management.
• oExperience of care planning and care coordination

Desirable

• oExperience of case management services.
• oExperience of working with high-intensity users of health services.
• oExperience of admission avoidance services.
• oExperience of service development or quality improvement projects

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC/HCPC or other appropriate UK healthcare professional regulator
• oDegree or equivalent professional qualification.
• oEvidence of ongoing professional development.
• oIndependent Prescribing qualification.
• oTeaching and mentoring qualification

Desirable

• oMaster's level study or equivalent experience.
• oAdvanced Clinical Assessment qualification.
• oLeadership or management qualification

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).

Job summary

Are you a highly skilled, adaptive and enthusiastic Registered Nurse with proven post registration experience, looking for an opportunity to develop your skills, experience, and clinical knowledge across multiple specialities?

This role is only suitable for nurses already registered with the NMC with previous general acute experience.

Do you want the advantages of a permanent NHS position with the opportunity to team rostering? You are able to request as many or as little of your off duty as you like (typically 70-80% of these will be approved), we want you to thrive in your new role while maintaining a healthy work life balance. Choose your own shifts from available long days and nights. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Bures team, a team of experienced professionals who provide vital support across both Colchester and Ipswich hospitals. This dynamic role covers all adult clinical specialities, responding to ward escalation and operational demands to ensure wards and departments receive the support they need when they need it.

This unique position offers you the chance to develop your knowledge, broaden your expertise and gain accelerated experience across multiple specialities, empowering you to thrive in any situation and provide you with a stepping stone to future promotion.

Previous applicants need not apply

Main duties of the job

This role is perfect for someone who is eager to grow, embrace challenges and make a significant impact across the hospital.

We are committed to supporting you on this journey, providing the training and development needed to help you become the very best in this role.

In addition, we offer flexible working arrangements and self-rostering, we want you to thrive in your new role while maintaining a healthy work life balance. Request your own shifts from available long days and nights.

You'll receive up to 2 weeks of supernumerary time in areas you may not have worked in before to build your confidence, knowledge and skills.

Areas of specialist training including: respiratory care, emergency care, cardiac care, oncology, care of the elderly, enhanced therapeutic care/mental health

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 description

Job responsibilities

• To meet the needs of the Trust with regard to Induction, mandatory and statutory training
• To work within the framework for Clinical Governance to provide effective, high quality individualised nursing care to patients and relatives/carers and to contribute to the continuing development of nursing practice.
• To ensure high standards of patient care at all times, in line with Trust policies and guidelines
• To work as an effective member of the nursing and wider multi-professional healthcare team
• To work within the Trusts Competency Framework for Registered Nurses, the Ward/Department Philosophy and the NMC Code of Conduct/ Professional Standards for the Protection of Patients.

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

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Proven post qualifying experience in an acute setting

Desirable

• Undertaken preceptorship
• Experience on a clinical setting

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Evidence of continuing professional development.

Desirable

• Coaching qualification.
• Willingness to undertake further education

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of evidence-based practice.
• Understanding and ability to apply clinical governance principles to practice.
• Knowledge of developments in speciality and current issues driving nursing in general

Desirable

• Knowledge of developments in speciality and current issues driving nursing in general.
• Nursing Care of Acutely unwell patients

Job summary

Are you an experienced HCSW with a positive, adaptive and enthusiastic outlook looking for an exciting and dynamic role?

Do you currently work in a Mental Health setting or dementia unit if so we would really be interested in your application?

Do you have a passion for caring for patients with enhanced therapeutic care needs? Do you want the advantage of team rostering supporting your work life balance?

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Bures team, a highly skilled and versatile team that works across Ipswich and Colchester hospitals, providing vital support to all adult clinical specialities.

Bures team Healthcare Support Workers will assist across all adult wards and departments of Colchester or Ipswich hospital, for patients who may require additional support due to their illness, unfamiliar surroundings, medication, mental health or challenging behaviour needs. Enhanced observation is an integral part of a therapeutic plan and ensures the safe and sensitive monitoring of a patient's physical and psychological wellbeing, whilst building therapeutic relationships.

Enhanced therapeutic observational care could be supporting 'cohorted' or patients who require 1-1 support.

This dynamic team will play a pivotal role in responding to operational demands, ensuring our ward and departments receive the support they need when they need it most.

Previous NHS Experience and NHS Care Certificate is essential for this role.

Main duties of the job

This unique position offers the right candidate a chance to gain experience across a wide variety of specialities, developing your skills and expertise to become a highly versatile and experienced health care support worker.

By working across diverse clinical areas, you'll build a wealth of knowledge and adaptability, empowering you to thrive in any situation and provide exceptional care. You will need to be flexible and adaptable as you could be supporting multiple areas during a shift - going where the need is greatest.

This role is perfect for someone who is eager to grow, embrace challenges and make a significant impact across the hospital.

We are committed to supporting you on this journey, providing the training and development needed to help you become the very best in this role.

In addition, we offer team rostering allowing you to request as many or as little of your off duty as you like (typically 70-80% of these will be approved), we want you to thrive in your new role while maintaining a healthy work life balance. Choose your own shifts from available long days and nights.

You'll receive 2 day Enhanced Therapeutic Observation and care workshop and a 2 day Prevention and Management of Violence and Aggression workshop. You will also be offered supernumerary time in areas you may not have worked in before to build your confidence, knowledge and skills.

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 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 acute NHS, mental health or dementia setting

Desirable

• Experience in enhanced therapeutic observations and care

Qualifications

Essential

• Care certificate achieved or demonstrable relevant skills
• Evidence of completed competencies as part of a professional portfolio
• Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

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

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

Desirable

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced Registered Nurse Prescriber looking for your next challenge?

The Urgent Community Response Service (UCRS) at ESNEFT is seeking a highly motivated and skilled nurse to join our dynamic and innovative team. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality urgent care in patients' homes and care home settings, helping people receive the right care at the right time while avoiding unnecessary hospital admissions.

Working within our multidisciplinary team, you will use your advanced clinical skills to assess, diagnose, prescribe, treat and manage patients with a wide range of urgent healthcare needs. No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for an experienced clinician who thrives on autonomy, clinical decision-making and providing outstanding patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

As a Nurse Practitioner within UCRS, you will:

• Undertake rapid response assessments within two hours of referral.
• Assess, diagnose and manage urgent and complex clinical presentations in community settings.
• Independently prescribe appropriate treatments and interventions.
• Deliver short-term, intensive support to prevent hospital admission and facilitate recovery at home.
• Manage patients with frailty, multiple long-term conditions, acute deterioration and palliative or end-of-life care needs.
• Provide expert clinical advice and support to patients, carers and healthcare professionals.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, therapists, community teams, social care and acute services.
• Contribute to service development, quality improvement and clinical leadership within the team.

A car driver is essential.

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 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 NMC register
• Professional knowledge and skills underpinned by theory and experience, acquired through degree supplemented by specialist training, experience in specialist field
• Evidence of ongoing CPD
• Non-medical prescriber

Skills/abilities

Essential

• Work as part of an integrated team
• Supervise the delivery of care to patients presenting with a range of urgent care conditions
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to manage a team
• Work independently using own initiative
• Use Word, PowerPoint, email, excel and access (or similar spreadsheet or database packages)
• Car owner/driver/access to a motor vehicle (role will involve travel to other sites that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means)

Knowledge

Essential

• Sound knowledge of a broad range of assessments including specialist relevant to the specialist care group and the relative benefits of each.
• Excellent knowledge of a range of advanced therapeutic interventions relevant to the care group including the relative benefits of each and the comparative outcomes.
• Excellent knowledge of the current evidence-based practice.
• Awareness of national guidance relevant to own specialities, including, consent issues, and other legal frameworks relating to care group

Desirable

• Awareness of ESNEFT strategic direction

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience working with relevant care group
• Competencies relevant to care group
• Experience of managing complex and/or highly specialist cases

Desirable

• Experience of managing and supervising the work of others

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).