Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Community SALT team to join our amazing team.

This role is suitable for both newly qualified therapists and for those who are looking to gain experience working in a community setting working with a wide variety of different clinical presentations.

We have lots of collective experience between us and have excellent liaison with the acute SALT team and Essex university and 3rd sector organisations.

Provisional interview date - 30th October 2026

Main duties of the job

You will be working in a range of settings including patient's own homes, nursing and residential homes and with inpatients at our Community Hospitals.

You will be very well supported with regular peer and personal supervision and there will be an expectation for you to complete your dysphagia and NQP competencies if this is needed.

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 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR991-26

Job locations

The Crescent

Colchester

CO4 9YQ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Please do make contact if you wish to ask any questuons about the role in advance of your application.

It is anticipated that this post will also become permanent once we have approved recurrent funding.

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Please do make contact if you wish to ask any questuons about the role in advance of your application. It is anticipated that this post will also become permanent once we have approved recurrent funding.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent
• Eligible for registered membership of RCSLT
• Ability to travel to different places of work/driving licence.
• HCPC membership

Desirable

• Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (R.C.S.L.T.)

Skills

Essential

• Ability to use Word, PowerPoint, e-mail, Excel and Access (or similar spreadsheet or database packages

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in various clinical settings.
• Portfolio of CPD evidence relevant to post.
• Assessment of communication impairments by various means, including a range of standardised assessments
• Differential diagnosis of patients with multiple aetiologies
• Liaising with other agencies/other staff groups
• Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Recognition of requirement for and means of accessing guidance/support

Desirable

• Bedside assessment of dysphagia
• Involvement in audit/clinical governance within SLT

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of approaches to assessment and interventions for people with LTC and prog neuro
• Knowledge of evidence based practice in relation to the client group.
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal swallowing
• Knowledge of environmental impact on communication and behaviours
• Assessment/knowledge of alternative/ augmentative communication systems

Desirable

• Awareness of change in NHS and current legislation

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised Speech and Language Therapy Degree qualification or equivalent Eligible for registered membership of RCSLT Ability to travel to different places of work/driving licence. HCPC membership Desirable Registered Member of Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (R.C.S.L.T.) Skills Essential Ability to use Word, PowerPoint, e-mail, Excel and Access (or similar spreadsheet or database packages Experience Essential Experience of working in various clinical settings. Portfolio of CPD evidence relevant to post. Assessment of communication impairments by various means, including a range of standardised assessments Differential diagnosis of patients with multiple aetiologies Liaising with other agencies/other staff groups Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team Recognition of requirement for and means of accessing guidance/support Desirable Bedside assessment of dysphagia Involvement in audit/clinical governance within SLT Knowledge Essential Knowledge of approaches to assessment and interventions for people with LTC and prog neuro Knowledge of evidence based practice in relation to the client group. Knowledge of normal and abnormal swallowing Knowledge of environmental impact on communication and behaviours Assessment/knowledge of alternative/ augmentative communication systems Desirable 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.

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

The Crescent

Colchester

CO4 9YQ

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

The Crescent

Colchester

CO4 9YQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity of a Band 7 position in our Paediatric team. You will be joining a well established, dynamic and supportive specialist team, committed to delivering an excellent standard of care to our Paediatric population.

The acute trust is responsible for managing the needs of children during an acute admission onto the ward, Paediatric Assessment unit, ED and the Neonatal unit. Specialist ongoing Physiotherapy outpatient Services are provided to children with Respiratory, Rheumatology, Orthopaedic, Oncology and MSK conditions.

The post holder will have specialist expertise in acute respiratory physiotherapy, including the management of children with cystic fibrosis, acute respiratory illnesses and complex respiratory needs. They will also provide advanced physiotherapy input within neonatal services, paediatric acute care, and musculoskeletal conditions encountered in the acute setting.The role includes a strong educational and leadership component, with responsibility for developing and delivering training programmes for multidisciplinary staff, students and parents/carers.

We have strong links with Children's Community Services which helps with development and training. The trust is fully committed to developing and supporting its staff in their education not only with internal training programme, but also helping with accessing external courses.

We would also welcome interest from candidates who may consider a B6-7 developmental.

Main duties of the job

• To take a major role in the advanced assessment of patients within paediatrics, who have complex acute/chronic, physical/psychological conditions. To determine clinical diagnosis and physiotherapy treatment indicated and to maintain records as an autonomous practitioner.
• To deputise clinically for senior paediatric colleagues in their absence.
• To be professionally and legally responsible, and accountable for all aspects of your own work. To ensure high standards of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support other members of the team to deliver high standards of care.
• To take responsibility for the care of children with Cystic Fibrosis and other Respiratory conditions, within this Trust and the community served by the Trust.
• To take a major clinical role for physiotherapy within the Women's and Children's division, and work at a highly specialised level within the multi-disciplinary team.
• To participate in service planning within paediatrics, facilitating change as necessary and supporting the members of the physiotherapy team.
• To take responsibility for the delivery of specialist neonatal physiotherapy support within the model of Family Integrated Care to infants and families on the neonatal unit.
• To lead on the education of colleagues within physiotherapy both in the hospital and in the community team, and the wider multi-disciplinary team, with regards to the physiotherapy needs of children with acute respiratory illness.

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

15 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £56,515 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

432-HR983-26

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

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

• Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy
• State Registration
• Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD related to paediatric physiotherapy
• Post graduate paediatric respiratory courses

Desirable

• Neonatal respiratory course
• Spirometry accreditation certification
• Post graduate CF courses

Experience

Essential

• Post graduate experience, including work in acute/ community Paediatrics
• Evidence or multidisciplinary team working
• Experience of delegating to junior/technicians/assistants
• Experience treating patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
• Experience of co-ordinating and providing acute care for respiratory patients
• Experience of working on an Acute on call rota

Desirable

• Experience with patients on the NNU
• Experience of treating patients with Dysfunctional breathing patterns

Knowledge

Essential

• Advanced knowledge of Physiotherapy in paediatrics
• Knowledge of audit
• Forward thinking/flexible approach
• Multi-agency and multidisciplinary working
• Advanced knowledge in paediatric respiratory

Desirable

• Knowledge of critical appraisal
• Advanced knowledge in CF

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma/Degree in Physiotherapy State Registration Evidence of relevant post graduate courses/CPD related to paediatric physiotherapy Post graduate paediatric respiratory courses Desirable Neonatal respiratory course Spirometry accreditation certification Post graduate CF courses Experience Essential Post graduate experience, including work in acute/ community Paediatrics Evidence or multidisciplinary team working Experience of delegating to junior/technicians/assistants Experience treating patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Experience of co-ordinating and providing acute care for respiratory patients Experience of working on an Acute on call rota Desirable Experience with patients on the NNU Experience of treating patients with Dysfunctional breathing patterns Knowledge Essential Advanced knowledge of Physiotherapy in paediatrics Knowledge of audit Forward thinking/flexible approach Multi-agency and multidisciplinary working Advanced knowledge in paediatric respiratory Desirable Knowledge of critical appraisal Advanced knowledge in CF

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

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

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to work within our community rehabilitation inpatient services. This role is for a fixed term of 6 months, 37.5 hours per week. The role has been created to provide additional to support to our therapy teams in response to seasonal demand pressures.

There are four East Suffolk Community rehabilitation sites, including Bluebird Lodge, Felixstowe Community Hospital, Aldeburgh Community Hospital and Avocet court care facility, as part of the wider ESNEFT Trust. One of these sites will be your base and you will be expected to work at others sites, depending on demand.

You will work as part of the Therapy team, Including Therapy team leads, an Occupational Therapist, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Generic Workers, to promote the discharge to assess pathways for in-patients. You will also work alongside the multidisciplinary team of Modern matron, Doctors, Nurses, Social Care workers and Ipswich Hospital transfer of care hub.

We are looking for a Physiotherapist with commitment and enthusiasm, who has a passion to work as part of a team to progress patients rehabilitation goals and use a range of therapy interventions to facilitate timely and appropriate discharges.

Main duties of the job

• To deliver a high standard of Therapy service.
• To take part under the guidance of the Modern Matron, Therapy Lead and senior members of the team in managing bed occupancy at the Community Hospitals sites.
• To be responsible alongside the multi-disciplinary team for daily caseload management of therapy interventions ensuring all patients receive timely, appropriate, effective treatment and discharge planning.
• To work as an autonomous clinical practitioner in providing complex holistic patient-centred assessments and treatments which are governed by evidence-based practice and follow current NICE Guidelines; ensuring all clinicians involved in patient care keep their practice relevant and current whilst also adhering to HCPC, CQC and Trust clinical and quality standards.
• To ensure as far as is reasonably practical the safety of the patients in your care.
• To participate in own and others continuous professional development, appraisal processes and other developmental activities according to professional registration and trust policies.
• To supervise and assist in the development of junior clinicians, non-qualified staff and students on placement.
• To undertake audit of both clinical practice and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• To work with patients across Community and Acute Hospital settings as part of an Integrated Service.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects and initiatives aimed at improving service delivery and patient rehabilitation outcomes.

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 looking for an highly experienced Nurse Practitioner/ Paramedic Practitioner/ Physiotherapist to work within ESNEFT's Urgent Treatment service in Colchester, providing a holistic approach to the care of individuals. The UTC is open 7 days a week with practitioners expected to work across all days.

We are looking for a nurse or allied health professional who has a proven track record at this level, who is proficient in assessment, diagnosis and treatment of minor injury, minor illness and urgent presentations as appropriate, working within the scope of professional practice and agreed guidelines and protocols. This post will cover the UTC at Colchester.

You will work with colleagues across health, social care, mental health and the voluntary sector to ensure holistic and joined up delivery of care.

You will empower patients to make decisions about their own care and encourage them to exercise their rights and choices, signposting them to relevant community and voluntary services and supporting patient's carers and members of the integrated team with management of urgent presentations.

Main duties of the job

You will utilise your vast experience and clinical expertise to function as an clinician managing the assessment, diagnosis and treatment for patients with a range of urgent care presentations.

You will have clinical autonomy regarding the clinical diagnosis and future clinical management of presenting patients through clinical assessment and the requesting and interpretation of the results of specific medical investigations

Support patients with advice, information, persuasion and direction to community resources to encourage self-management and ongoing independence

Provide support, training and advice to patients, parents and carers

You will have the ability to make clear decisions with confidence and communicate these effectively

You will maintain appropriate clinical records in line with current practice guidelines

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

There is an exciting 12-month opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, based at Felixstowe Community Hospital with the expectation of occasionally working at the other community hospital sites if required.

Felixstowe Hospital is one of four East Suffolk inpatient sites where we deliver rehabilitation and reablement services, the other sites are Bluebird Lodge, Avocet and Aldeburgh Community Hospital. We work in close partnership with Ipswich Hospital and local health care teams as part of the wider ESNEFT NHS Trust.

You will report to a Team Leader responsible for therapy across the sites and work as part of a close knit therapy team at Felixstowe consisting of an Occupational Therapist (this role), physiotherapist and a therapy assistant practitioner. This team optimises patient outcomes through a rehabilitative and reablement approach and promotes appropriate discharge to assess pathways for in-patients.

We are looking for a proactive Occupational Therapist with commitment and enthusiasm, who has a passion to work as part of a team to progresspatient's rehabilitation goals and use a range of therapy interventions to facilitate timely and appropriate discharges. Felixstowe CommunityHospital also has dedicated delirium beds to support patients with more complex cognitive needs, providing an excellent opportunity for Occupational Therapists to utilise their specialist cognitive assessment and rehabilitation skills.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible alongside the multi-disciplinary team for daily caseload management of therapy interventions ensuring all patients receivetimely, appropriate, effective treatment and discharge planning.
• In collaboration with the patient, planning and implementing single or a programme of interventions using treatment techniques to meet thepatient's needs. These will be achieved using professional and theoretical knowledge, broad clinical knowledge, and clinical reasoning.
• To apply understanding of effects and impact of illness and disability on patient's abilities and provide advice and education regardinglifestyle changes / adaptations to their physical and social environment
• To participate in own and others continuous professional development, appraisal processes and other developmental activities according toprofessional registration and trust policies.
• To supervise and assist in the development of junior clinicians, non-qualified staff, and students on placement
• To undertake audit of both clinical practice and processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects and initiatives aimed at improving service delivery and patient rehabilitation outcomes.

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

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR976-26

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

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

• BSc / MSc Occupational Therapy
• HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist
• Practice Educator Course

Desirable

• Wheelchair assessor course

Experience

Essential

• Experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Comprehensive range of complex caseload management
• Experience of facilitating discharges from the acute setting and/or managing a caseload of patients within the community setting
• Experience of moving and handling skills including hoisting
• Experience of supervision and professional/clinical development of staff
• Experience of working with therapy assistants/Health care assistants
• In-service training and reflective learning
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Prioritisation of workload

Desirable

• Participation in project Leadership
• Participation in audits
• Participation in service development

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to acute and community care
• Knowledge and application of OT models of practice
• Knowledge and adherence to infection control principles and guidelines
• Knowledge of Discharge to Assess Guidance and discharge pathways and approaches to discharge planning/therapy interventions
• Knowledge and application of relevant legislation and current best practice with in clinical/care settings (i.e. NICE guidelines)
• Knowledge and application of principles of clinical governance processes
• Health and Safety and risk awareness

Desirable

• Knowledge of secondary prevention measure re: Clinical Frailty, falls prevention
• Knowledge of local community agencies, services and resources

Person Specification Qualifications Essential BSc / MSc Occupational Therapy HCPC Registered Occupational Therapist Practice Educator Course Desirable Wheelchair assessor course Experience Essential Experience of multi-disciplinary working Comprehensive range of complex caseload management Experience of facilitating discharges from the acute setting and/or managing a caseload of patients within the community setting Experience of moving and handling skills including hoisting Experience of supervision and professional/clinical development of staff Experience of working with therapy assistants/Health care assistants In-service training and reflective learning Evidence of continuing professional development Prioritisation of workload Desirable Participation in project Leadership Participation in audits Participation in service development Knowledge Essential Knowledge of and application of OT assessments and interventions relevant to acute and community care Knowledge and application of OT models of practice Knowledge and adherence to infection control principles and guidelines Knowledge of Discharge to Assess Guidance and discharge pathways and approaches to discharge planning/therapy interventions Knowledge and application of relevant legislation and current best practice with in clinical/care settings (i.e. NICE guidelines) Knowledge and application of principles of clinical governance processes Health and Safety and risk awareness Desirable Knowledge of secondary prevention measure re: Clinical Frailty, falls prevention Knowledge of local community agencies, services and resources

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

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

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a keen and positive individual looking for a career change or your next challenge in an acute hospital trust?

We are looking for enthusiastic and dynamic staff to join our modern purpose-built facilities at the Colchester hospital site.

You will be based within the Pharmacy department but will spend a significant amount of time working around the hospital site, ensuring the supply and delivery of medicines to clinical areas.

Our friendly pharmacy team are dedicated to nurturing, mentoring and developing our staff to reach their full potential.

ESNEFT recently completed a full site wide implementation of the EPIC electronic patient record which includes electronic prescribing and administration and pharmacy stock control system replacement.

In addition to our fully automated dispensaries, we host one of the NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service medicines advice sites and the Regional Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit (including a brand new Aseptic facility).

About our Pharmacy Service https://esneft.pagetiger.com/csusdpr/1

Main duties of the job

Provide a holistic Medicines Supply service to both internal and external customers in line with agreed pharmacy standards.

Carry out a re-stocking service to the supply service customers.

Receipt pharmaceuticals into the department from external wholesalers and suppliers; checking invoices diligently and in line with departmental procedures; then storing within Pharmacy in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

Issue and prepare goods for dispatch to customers.

Assist the Principal Technician for Stores and Distribution Services in ensuring that all required medication safety and governance issues are actioned within the working environment.

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

13 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR964-26

Job locations

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

• Daily administration of stock using an electronic stock management system(s) - including stock checking and reconciliation
• Demonstrates effective communication skills through team working in complex/multi-disciplinary team environments
• Self-Managing daily workload - in a stock/stores/logistics environment
• Checking, storage and distribution of medicines or equivalent goods in regulated and controlled environments
• Acute/Community pharmacy stock management
• Experience of dealing with members of the public in a service capacity ensuring good customer service
• Working with all levels of pharmacy staff including management.
• Use of computers

Desirable

• Experience of Pharmacy Robotic systems
• Has provided training to junior staff
• Competent undertaking ward stock top ups
• Experience using databases and basic report writing
• Experience using Inventory Management Software.
• Experience using Epic Software

Qualifications

Essential

• Secondary education; GCSE Maths and English (Grade C / 4 or higher) or equivalent qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/ Level 2 standard or GPhC recognised equivalent qualification.

Knowledge

Essential

• Stock control procedures - including stock checking an and stock reconciliation
• Handling of medicines, including receiving cytotoxic medicines
• Goods in and Out procedures
• Pharmacy Key performance indicators (KPI's)
• Medicines Optimisation

Desirable

• Distribution practices and supply chain logistics

Person Specification Experience Essential Daily administration of stock using an electronic stock management system(s) - including stock checking and reconciliation Demonstrates effective communication skills through team working in complex/multi-disciplinary team environments Self-Managing daily workload - in a stock/stores/logistics environment Checking, storage and distribution of medicines or equivalent goods in regulated and controlled environments Acute/Community pharmacy stock management Experience of dealing with members of the public in a service capacity ensuring good customer service Working with all levels of pharmacy staff including management. Use of computers Desirable Experience of Pharmacy Robotic systems Has provided training to junior staff Competent undertaking ward stock top ups Experience using databases and basic report writing Experience using Inventory Management Software. Experience using Epic Software Qualifications Essential Secondary education; GCSE Maths and English (Grade C / 4 or higher) or equivalent qualifications Desirable NVQ level 2 in Pharmacy Service Skills/ Level 2 standard or GPhC recognised equivalent qualification. Knowledge Essential Stock control procedures - including stock checking an and stock reconciliation Handling of medicines, including receiving cytotoxic medicines Goods in and Out procedures Pharmacy Key performance indicators (KPI's) Medicines Optimisation Desirable Distribution practices and supply chain logistics

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

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 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 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: Tuesday, 27th 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

12 October 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

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

432-HR953-26

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Dietitian to join our Team. We deliver a nutrition and dietetic service within Ipswich Hospital, as well as, across East Suffolk in a variety of care environments.

This post will provide the opportunity to deliver dietetic service to a range of adult wards in the hospital including general medicine, surgery, trauma and orthopaedics, gastroenterology and oncology. In addition you will run general outpatient clinics.There is also the opportunity to work in a range of settings including community hospitals if this is something you are interested in.

You will benefit from working alongside specialist dietitians with expertise in a range of specialities including oncology, paediatrics, home enteral feeding and renal. You will also gain experience in supporting initiatives to promote MUST screening/management of malnutrition and have opportunities to deliver training/education to patients and healthcare staff.

The Dietetic Team consists of 26 Dietitians and 4 Dietetic Support Staff. We are also supported by secretarial and administrative staff. You will have access to regular supervision and have opportunities to undertake continuing professional development.

Please note: We are also recruiting for a Community Dietitian post. This will be fixed term until 18th July 2027

Main duties of the job

• To manage a defined caseload, using evidence-based, patient centred principles to assess plan implement and evaluate dietary interventions for a range of medical conditions.
• To gain experience and develop skills and knowledge in various clinical areas. To undertake nutritional assessments taking into consideration biochemistry, anthropometrics, clinical condition and dietary intake.
• To participate in patient care to ensure that dietetic outcomes influence any decision regarding overall care plan.
• To provide support, education and advice to patients and carers regarding aspects of diet therapy e.g. dietary modification, food fortification, nutritional supplementation, enteral nutrition. To ensure that any treatment plan is compatible with the patient's lifestyle, religious and cultural beliefs, functional ability and health outcome.
• To plan and prioritise own clinical caseload and that of dietetic students and support staff.

About us

One of the largest Trusts in East Anglia, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) provide hospital and community health services to people living across a wide geographical area. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, six community hospitals and in patients' own homes. You will be joining a team of almost 12,000 amazing colleagues providing care to approximately a million people.

Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (if 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. We offer a range of flexible working opportunities.

Our philosophy is thatTime Mattersto everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which do not work or cause time delays for our staff and patients.

To support our employees to achieve their career aspirations you may be eligible to obtain a qualification via an apprenticeship. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a skills review to facilitate this. For full details please see the attached Apprenticeship Handbook.

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

Find out about living and working with us -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR942-26

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

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

• Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics or equivalent
• Registration with Health Professions Council
• Member of British Dietetic Association
• Ability to travel between various locations

Desirable

• Member of Special Interest Group

Experience

Essential

• Portfolio of evidence of CPD
• Wide range of clinical placements

Desirable

• Prior work/voluntary experience working with people

Knowledge

Essential

• Broad up to date knowledge and practical application of clinical dietetics
• Good knowledge of MUST and food first principles
• Knowledge and understanding of BDA professional standards
• Basic IT skills e.g. keyboard skills, PowerPoint

Desirable

• Supervisory skills for student training
• Completed audit and research projects

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree / Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics or equivalent Registration with Health Professions Council Member of British Dietetic Association Ability to travel between various locations Desirable Member of Special Interest Group Experience Essential Portfolio of evidence of CPD Wide range of clinical placements Desirable Prior work/voluntary experience working with people Knowledge Essential Broad up to date knowledge and practical application of clinical dietetics Good knowledge of MUST and food first principles Knowledge and understanding of BDA professional standards Basic IT skills e.g. keyboard skills, PowerPoint Desirable Supervisory skills for student training Completed audit and research projects

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

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

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for you to join our North East Essex Community Hospitals Therapy Rehabilitation Team.

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Therapy assistant to work with the team to assess, treat and complete referrals for a wide variety of patients.

You will be working with the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams in our Community Hospitals, at Harwich and Clacton.

The post is 37.5 hours per week with weekends on a 1 in 5 rota as part of our 7 day service. You will be predominantly based at Clacton Hospital.

Main duties of the job

You should have experience of working in rehabilitation ideally within an NHS setting, be enthusiastic and keen to work with the Therapies team to provide an excellent service. You will need to have good communication and organisation skills, be a team worker and able to use your own initiative.

Ideally you will be educated to Foundation degree/ level 5 Qualification in Healthcare / Sport and Exercise Science or similar.

You will be supported by qualified therapists, working within a competency framework and will be given all necessary training for the job. You will manage your own workload and participate in team and service development.

You will be expected to work weekends, approximately 1 in 5, as part of our 7 day 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.

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

09 October 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-HR944-26

Job locations

Clacton and District Hospital

Tower Road

Clacton

CO15 1LH

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 in healthcare, fitness or rehabilitation
• Experience working as a physiotherapy and/or Occupational therapy assistant

Desirable

• NHS experience in any clinical role

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent
• Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care OR Foundation degree / BSc in Healthcare or sports science
• Care Certificate

Desirable

• Associate membership of CSP/ RCOT
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in a science subject

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of role of Physiotherapy and / or Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge of basic rehabilitation assessment and therapy interventions, exercise prescription and monitoring

Desirable

• To have an understanding of human anatomy and how the body is affected by illness.

Personal Skills

Essential

• Good IT skills
• Ability to work across a 7 day shift pattern
• Good level of general health and physical fitness
• Effective communication skills - verbal and written English and ability to adapt communication style to patients needs.

Desirable

• Experience of using NHS clinical systems e.g. EPIC / SystemOne
• Experience of managing own time / delegated caseload

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in healthcare, fitness or rehabilitation Experience working as a physiotherapy and/or Occupational therapy assistant Desirable NHS experience in any clinical role Qualifications Essential GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care OR Foundation degree / BSc in Healthcare or sports science Care Certificate Desirable Associate membership of CSP/ RCOT GCSE grade C/4 or above in a science subject Knowledge Essential Understanding of role of Physiotherapy and / or Occupational Therapy Knowledge of basic rehabilitation assessment and therapy interventions, exercise prescription and monitoring Desirable To have an understanding of human anatomy and how the body is affected by illness. Personal Skills Essential Good IT skills Ability to work across a 7 day shift pattern Good level of general health and physical fitness Effective communication skills - verbal and written English and ability to adapt communication style to patients needs. Desirable Experience of using NHS clinical systems e.g. EPIC / SystemOne Experience of managing own time / delegated caseload

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 and District Hospital

Tower Road

Clacton

CO15 1LH

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 and District Hospital

Tower Road

Clacton

CO15 1LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you an experienced pharmacist looking for a career change or your next challenge in an acute hospital trust?

About our Pharmacy Service https://esneft.pagetiger.com/csusdpr/1

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Clinical Pharmacist to consolidate our friendly Pharmacy team here at ESNEFT. Career progression of the current post holder has released this key position to allow a committed and self-motivated Pharmacist to join our Oncology and Haematology service; being based within the Woolverstone centre at Ipswich Hospital but with the expectation of cross site collaboration with colleagues at Colchester Hospital.

You will be a fully established member of the multi-disciplinary team and will be pivotal in the maintenance, and developing of, our clinical services within the speciality.

Our friendly pharmacy team are dedicated to nurturing, mentoring and developing our staff to reach their full potential. We provide pharmacy forums, tutorials and weekly ICS/ESNEFT delivered educational workshops. We support personal development plans, smart objective setting and opportunities for study.

ESNEFT has recently implemented the Epic Electronic Patient Record system and this is now fully embedded into Trust practice.

In addition to our fully automated dispensaries, Pharmacy hosts one of the NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service medicines advice sites and a Regional Pharmacy Manufacturing Unit (including a new Aseptic facility).

Main duties of the job

• Provide highly specialised clinical pharmacy services to the Oncology & Haematology Clinical Delivery Group; this includes the Ipswich site's Chemotherapy and Haematology suite, in-patient ward and out-patient clinics.
• Proactively contribute to the cross-site ESNEFT Clinical Delivery Group agenda.
• Develop the clinical pharmacy service within specified tumour types.
• Develop clinical guidelines and protocols for the use of medicines within the speciality.
• Contribute to the provision of the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) preparation service by validating and final checking SACT prescriptions.

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

09 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8a

Salary

£57,528 to £64,750 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR948-26

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

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

• GPhC registered
• Masters Degree in Pharmacy plus Pre-registration training or equivalent
• Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or clinical equivalent

Desirable

• Non-Medical Prescribing qualification
• Attendance at BOPA Introduction to Oncology course
• BOPA SACT verification passport

Experience

Essential

• Previous extensive hospital experience inclusive of Clinical Pharmacy practice
• Demonstrated experience of multi-disciplinary working
• Handling of high risk medicines
• Previous experience of educating and training other staff
• Oncology experience

Desirable

• Experience of using the Epic electronic patient record system

Knowledge

Essential

• Medicines Management
• Clinical knowledge of issues relevant to Oncology and Haematology patients gained through training & experience
• Good all-round clinical knowledge in other areas

Person Specification Qualifications Essential GPhC registered Masters Degree in Pharmacy plus Pre-registration training or equivalent Diploma in Clinical Pharmacy Practice or clinical equivalent Desirable Non-Medical Prescribing qualification Attendance at BOPA Introduction to Oncology course BOPA SACT verification passport Experience Essential Previous extensive hospital experience inclusive of Clinical Pharmacy practice Demonstrated experience of multi-disciplinary working Handling of high risk medicines Previous experience of educating and training other staff Oncology experience Desirable Experience of using the Epic electronic patient record system Knowledge Essential Medicines Management Clinical knowledge of issues relevant to Oncology and Haematology patients gained through training & experience Good all-round clinical knowledge in other areas

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

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

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the most forward thinking, innovative and proactive Therapies teams in the East of England!

This role will be working with the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy teams across the Colchester Hospital Site and our community hospitals and Harwich and Clacton.

It offers the opportunity to rotate within therapies to clinical specialties such as Respiratory Medicine, Surgical wards, Critical Care, Orthopaedics: Trauma and Elective, Medical wards, Older peoples services, stroke unit and our community hospitals.

Proposed interview date: Tuesday, 3rd November 2026

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Therapy assistant to work with the team to assess, treat and complete referrals for a wide variety of patients.You should have experience of working in rehabilitation ideally within an NHS setting, be enthusiastic and keen to work with the Therapies team to provide an excellent service. You will need to have good communication and organisation skills, be a team worker and able to use your own initiative.

The ideal candidate would be educated to Foundation degree/ level 5 Qualification in Healthcare / Sport and Exercise Science or similar.

You will be supported by qualified therapists, working within a competency framework and will be given all necessary training for the job. You will manage your own workload and participate in team and service development.

You will be expected to work weekends, approximately 1 in 5, as part of our 7 day 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 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

09 October 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-HR941-26

Job locations

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

• Experience in healthcare, fitness or rehabilitation

Desirable

• Proven experience working as a physiotherapy and/or Occupational therapy assistant.
• NHS experience in any clinical role

Quaification

Essential

• GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent
• Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care OR Foundation degree / BSc in Healthcare or sports science

Desirable

• Associate membership of CSP/ RCOT
• Care Certificate
• GCSE grade C/4 or above in a science subject

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of role of Physiotherapy and / or Occupational Therapy
• Knowledge of basic rehabilitation assessment and therapy interventions, exercise prescription and monitoring

Desirable

• To have an understanding of human anatomy and how the body is affected by illness.

Personal Skills

Essential

• Good IT skills
• Ability to work across a 7 day shift pattern
• Good level of general health and physical fitness
• Effective communication skills - verbal and written English

Desirable

• Experience of using NHS clinical systems
• Experience of managing own time / delegated caseload

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in healthcare, fitness or rehabilitation Desirable Proven experience working as a physiotherapy and/or Occupational therapy assistant. NHS experience in any clinical role Quaification Essential GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths or equivalent Level 3 Qualification in Health and Social Care OR Foundation degree / BSc in Healthcare or sports science Desirable Associate membership of CSP/ RCOT Care Certificate GCSE grade C/4 or above in a science subject Knowledge Essential Understanding of role of Physiotherapy and / or Occupational Therapy Knowledge of basic rehabilitation assessment and therapy interventions, exercise prescription and monitoring Desirable To have an understanding of human anatomy and how the body is affected by illness. Personal Skills Essential Good IT skills Ability to work across a 7 day shift pattern Good level of general health and physical fitness Effective communication skills - verbal and written English Desirable Experience of using NHS clinical systems Experience of managing own time / delegated caseload

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

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 Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Occupational Health Departments are based at both Ipswich and Colchester Hospital, specialising in the prevention and management of work-related health issues.. A valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential, as the role involves regular travel across ESNEFT sites and to external customer premises.

To be considered for this role it is essential you are a Registered Nurse. It is beneficial if you have Occupational Health or Practice Nurse Experience but is not essential as full training will be provided.

There is a full induction into this role through a period of supervised practice and developing your competence and confidence through a programme of Occupational Health specific competencies.

You will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work confidently and collaboratively across professional boundaries, both within the team and with our clients. Knowledge and experience of using an IT information management system for record keeping.

Main duties of the job

In this position you will help in preventing problems with health and well-being, promoting healthy living and working conditions, assessing and managing workplace risks, and health screening.

Your duties will include pre placement screening, needle stick management, immunisations and venepuncture, as well as being involved in the duty nurse which is available daily for support and help. As clients' needs require you may also be required to carry out audiometry, eye tests, urine samples, lung function tests and drug tests.

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

A very exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic Band 6 Physiotherapist or Occupational therapist to join our Therapy service at Ipswich for a fixed term contract to support over the winter period.

We are an integrated therapy team with Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Therapy Assistant Practitioners working closely together to provide early therapeutic interventions for our patients on admission.

Our Therapists provide a comprehensive holistic Therapy assessment with patients on the admission wards at Ipswich Hospital. This assessment forms the basis of the patients' journey within the hospital, providing early identification of Frailty and prevention of deconditioning.

As part of the role, you will be expected to perform evidenced based therapeutic assessment of patients with diverse presentations and complex physical, social and psychological conditions. You will formulate, implement and deliver an individualised treatment programmes, setting SMART goals and facilitate early discharge planning. We are looking for someone who is driven and passionate about early intervention in the acute setting. You will need to have excellent communication and organisational skills to work in this fast paced busy environment.

For Physiotherapists, you will need to have adequate respiratory skills to assess, treat and manage acutely unwell patients with respiratory conditions or willing to develop these skills.

Main duties of the job

Providing a high standard physiotherapy or occupational therapy service in the rotation you are in (Rotations include Medical, Front Door, Surgery and CCU, Spinal team, Respiratory Outpatients, Stroke, Neuro, ESD in Stoke and Older people's services)

Provide an evidence based physiotherapy or occupational therapy service that adheres to CSP, RCOT, HCPC and CQC clinical and quality standards.

To ensure as far as is reasonably practical the safety of the patients in your care.

To supervise and assist in the development of junior physiotherapists, nonqualified staff and students on placement in each rotation.

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 have an exciting opportunity for a senior speech and language therapist to join our friendly, innovativespeech and language therapy service, based in our community team in East Suffolk.

This is a varied role and responsibilities will include assessment, therapy and management for a mixed caseload of people with a range of acquired swallowing and communication difficulties. You will be a dysphagia competent clinician, with experience in working with adults with a range of communication and swallowing disorders, who is willing to work flexibly with colleagues to meet service need.

Community SLT is part of a wider, integrated SLT service in East Suffolk which covers a broad range of clinical specialisms, including aphasia, dysphagia, stroke, progressive neurological conditions, dementia, dysfluency, learning disability and ENT. In Ipswich Hospital, we provide inpatient services across all adult wards, including stroke. We also run videofluoroscopy and FEES clinics for both inpatients and community patients, with opportunities to gain competencies in these assessment techniques. Our outpatient therapists operate as core members of the Head and Neck MDT and ENT services. In the community, we work closely with our MDT colleagues, particularly in relation to the stroke ESD service, and services for people with MND and progressive neurological conditions. We also host a countywide service for adults with learning disability.

Main duties of the job

We are currently enhancing our MDT working with our Integrated Neighbourhood Team colleagues. The community team also provides LSVT intervention and maintenance packages, dysphagia rehabilitation including EMST, and group interventions, according to patient need. All teams are supported by our skilled SLT apprentices and assistants.

Your main duties include:

• To independently manage a caseload of adults with acquired communication and swallowing difficulties.
• To provide assessment, therapy and management of patients referred to the community SLT service for East Suffolk.
• To provide assessment and intervention face to face, over the telephone and by virtual clinics.
• The post holder will be based in the community, working in people's own homes, care homes, community hospitals, as well as the clinic base.
• To work collaboratively with wider community services/Alliance partners to support care pathway for people with communication and swallowing difficulties.
• To prioritise referrals into the community service, in line with Departmental policies and procedures.
• To contribute to the provision and assessment of students on clinical placement including SLT students and wider MDT professions.
• To support student learning, and provide support to junior 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 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

A very exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, innovative and enthusiastic Band 4 Generic Therapy Assistant Practitioner to join our Therapy service at Ipswich for a fixed term contract to support over the winter period.

We are looking for an individual who is confident, professional and keen to develop their skills and knowledge under the supervision of qualified therapists, working across the inpatient wards as part of rotational role. Rotation options include Medical, Front door wards, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Surgery and Older Peoples Services.

Please note internal applicants will be offered on a secondment basis only.

Main duties of the job

• To manage and organise a designated caseload of patients and own professional activities across the hospital wards.
• To provide specific skilled support to the registered therapists in providing technical therapy interventions to patients in a variety of settings.
• To use an evidence-based, person-centred approach in the planning, implementation, evaluation and monitoring of agreed interventions following guidelines and protocols to promote the functional fitness of patients to aid discharge from hospital in a way that is consistent with their abilities, preferences and cultural beliefs.
• To be able to work flexibly over a 7 day service.
• To communicate complex and sensitive information effectively to patients using skills of persuasion, motivation, explanation, negotiation and empathy. There may be barriers to understanding such as hearing loss, speech difficulty, anxiety, fear and depression.
• To work with patients and carers to identify therapy goals for safe, timely discharge, using specialist, standardised assessment tools to assess their skills deficits and functional needs.
• In collaboration with the patient, to plan and implement a programme of interventions using treatment techniques to meet the patients' needs for safe discharge.

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 & 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 (if 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 bringwhat'swidely 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 & knowledge, then we want to hear from you.Find out about living & working herewww.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR922-26

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 as a Therapy Assistant or experience at a similar level in a related field of health and social care
• Demonstrable experience of delivering tailored personal care with an associated level of senior responsibility
• Knowledge of medical conditions and functional needs within medical, surgical or similar context
• Completion of Integrated Therapies assistant core and/or specific competencies at Band 3 or 4 level or similar in a health and social care setting

Desirable

• Knowledge of discharge pathways from the acute/community hospital settings
• Knowledge of discharge to assess services across health and social care
• Knowledge of community services
• Experience of working across and liaising with variety of teams

Qualifications

Essential

• Can demonstrate intermediate level of theoretical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills acquired through coursework, in-house training and experience to NVQ/Diploma Level 3 or equivalent

Desirable

• Care Certificate or working towards completion of Care Certificate

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information
• Ability to exchange condition related information with MDT, patients and carers
• Ability to manage communication difficulties/barriers
• Able to evidence ability to plan, prioritise and maintain own clinical caseload
• Knowledge of role of therapy in Acute Care
• Able to demonstrate role and duties to MDT and community colleagues
• Able to delegate appropriate aspects of patient care to other support workers

Desirable

• Understanding of the role and application of occupational therapy and physiotherapy
• Experience of group work with patients
• Ability to plan and deliver range of prescribed interventions
• Ability to prescribe and implement care programmes to facilitate timely discharge for patients

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience as a Therapy Assistant or experience at a similar level in a related field of health and social care Demonstrable experience of delivering tailored personal care with an associated level of senior responsibility Knowledge of medical conditions and functional needs within medical, surgical or similar context Completion of Integrated Therapies assistant core and/or specific competencies at Band 3 or 4 level or similar in a health and social care setting Desirable Knowledge of discharge pathways from the acute/community hospital settings Knowledge of discharge to assess services across health and social care Knowledge of community services Experience of working across and liaising with variety of teams Qualifications Essential Can demonstrate intermediate level of theoretical knowledge and clinical reasoning skills acquired through coursework, in-house training and experience to NVQ/Diploma Level 3 or equivalent Desirable Care Certificate or working towards completion of Care Certificate Knowledge Essential Ability to provide and receive complex and sensitive information Ability to exchange condition related information with MDT, patients and carers Ability to manage communication difficulties/barriers Able to evidence ability to plan, prioritise and maintain own clinical caseload Knowledge of role of therapy in Acute Care Able to demonstrate role and duties to MDT and community colleagues Able to delegate appropriate aspects of patient care to other support workers Desirable Understanding of the role and application of occupational therapy and physiotherapy Experience of group work with patients Ability to plan and deliver range of prescribed interventions Ability to prescribe and implement care programmes to facilitate timely discharge for patients

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 excited to be offering an opportunity to join our Speech and Language Therapy service in Ipswich and East Suffolk, with a temporary investment to support over the winter period. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated newly or recently qualified speech and language therapist to support our service over this busy period. You may be asked to work flexibly across our community and inpatient teams to support where the service requires extra help. Youwill be well supported to develop their skills across a range of communication and swallowing disorders. We support newly qualified therapists to develop their dysphagia and newly qualified competencies. We hold monthly communication therapy support sessions, and monthly CPD meetings to share learning. This is an excellent opportunity to gain some skills as a qualified therapist, putting you on a stronger footing to apply for permanent roles in adult services.

Our integrated SLT service in East Suffolk delivers inpatient, outpatient and community services, supporting people with a range of conditions including stroke, progressive neurological conditions, voice disorders, head and neck cancer and learning disability. We provide videofluoroscopy and FEES assessments to inpatients, outpatients and our community caseloads. Our department sits within the Integrated Therapies division and therefore have excellent links to our MDT colleagues, including shared CPD opportunities.

Main duties of the job

This role will involve providing assessment, therapy and management of communication and swallowing disorders, to a mixed caseload of people with a range of acquired conditions such as stroke, progressive neurological conditions and dementia.

You may be expected to provide this support in the hospital, or in community settings.

This is a temporary role commencing 19th October 2026, and finishing on 31st March 2027.

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

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR920-26

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

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of neurologically impaired patients, and current approaches to treatment and rehabilitation
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice in relation to neurological impairment
• Knowledge of normal and abnormal swallowing
• Knowledge of differing approaches to aphasia therapy
• Knowledge of various ways of seeking and accessing clinical information
• Assessment/knowledge of alternative/ augmentative communication systems

Desirable

• Awareness of change in NHS and current legislation

Qualifications

Essential

• RCSLT recognised degree or equivalent
• Eligible for registered membership of RCSLT
• HCPC membership
• Ability to travel to different places of work/driving licence

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in various clinical settings
• Portfolio of CPD evidence relevant to post
• Assessment of communication impairments by various means, including a range of standardised assessments
• Differential diagnosis of patients with multiple aetiologies
• Liaising with other agencies/other staff groups
• Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team
• Recognition of requirement for and means of accessing guidance/support

Desirable

• Bedside assessment of dysphagia
• Involvement in audit/clinical governance within SLT

Person Specification Knowledge Essential Knowledge of neurologically impaired patients, and current approaches to treatment and rehabilitation Knowledge of evidence-based practice in relation to neurological impairment Knowledge of normal and abnormal swallowing Knowledge of differing approaches to aphasia therapy Knowledge of various ways of seeking and accessing clinical information Assessment/knowledge of alternative/ augmentative communication systems Desirable Awareness of change in NHS and current legislation Qualifications Essential RCSLT recognised degree or equivalent Eligible for registered membership of RCSLT HCPC membership Ability to travel to different places of work/driving licence Experience Essential Experience of working in various clinical settings Portfolio of CPD evidence relevant to post Assessment of communication impairments by various means, including a range of standardised assessments Differential diagnosis of patients with multiple aetiologies Liaising with other agencies/other staff groups Experience working as a member of a multidisciplinary team Recognition of requirement for and means of accessing guidance/support Desirable Bedside assessment of dysphagia Involvement in audit/clinical governance within SLT

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

The integrated community respiratory team provide a number of services - COPD, Home oxygen, Pulmonary rehabilitation and respiratory physio.

We are a team of nurses, physios and skilled assistant staff. We cover all of NE Essex so access to a car and a driving licence is essential.

We provide clinic based, class based and home based care, with the aim of supporting people to have quality of life and be able to self manage their conditions.

We are seeking a physiotherapist to join our service. Ideally you should have experience in treating people living with long term respiratory conditions such as COPD, bronchiectasis and Pulmonary fibrosis or be able to show transferable skills.

In the role you will learn competencies to delivery pulmonary rehabilitation classes, assess and review home oxygen, support respiratory physio outpatient clinics and COPD service where we support to optimise patients management.

This is an exciting role where you can develop enhanced practice skills with the support of the team

Main duties of the job

Act as a specialist resource for the integrated team, carrying out single assessments, and contributing to the development and delivery of the integrated care plan.

Develop programmes of specialist therapeutic activities, weighing options and delegating aspects of care as appropriate

Implement specialist aspects of the care plan, potentially acting as care coordinator and reviewing the plan on behalf of the integrated team.

Support patients with advice, information, persuasion and direction to community resources to encourage self-management and ongoing independence.

Provide support, training and advice to patients, parents and carers.

Manage the performance and oversee the work of more junior staff, assistants, students and volunteers

Manage the work of the team, deputising for more senior managers as required

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

REACT is based within the community and assesses and supports patients experiencing a short-term physical health crisis to remain in their own home, avoiding an emergency admission to hospital where possible. The integrated, multi-agency team covers a varied caseload, and you will join a team of Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Doctors, healthcare & therapy assistants, social workers and staff from Suffolk Family Carers, Citizens Advice and British Red Cross.

The REACT Service provides 24-hour support, but this role currently includes early shifts (07:00-15:00) and late shifts (14:30 - 22:30) which cover weekdays, weekend and bank holiday working. With a reablement approach our Healthcare & Therapy Assistants support people to regain their level of independence with activities of daily living where possible, or until an alternative care agency can be instigated. Activities of daily living include but are not limited to personal care, meals preparation, medication administration and following therapy care plan for reablement therapy.

Main duties of the job

• The role will involve providing one to one support with patients in their home environment supporting all aspects of personal care and daily activities, using a reablement approach.

• Travelling across East Suffolk to reach patients on the caseload - therefore a full UK drivers licence and access to a vehicle is essential for this role. Mileage will be reimbursed and where available a pool car can be accessed but not guaranteed.

• To develop and maintain a flexible, proactive and positive approach to the role, whilst being innovative and open to change in working practices.

• To take responsibility and ownership of high-quality service delivery, to foster a culture of integrity, be an ambassador for REACT raising the profile for the service and support ESNEFTs trust values.

• Manage an effective interface with colleagues from health, social care and voluntary care services to ensure an integrated approach to a patient centred care.

• Support clinicians by completing delegated tasks, to meet the individual needs of patients and service users. Gaining skills through training, to support areas of, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Dietetics, Mental Health, Medicines and Social Care. These skills may include but not be limited to basic observations, taking ECGs, venepuncture, assisting with medications, care skills, basic nursing needs and supporting with therapy interventions.

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

02 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

432-HR911-26

Job locations

Constantine House

Ipswich

IP1 2DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

You must hold a valid UK driving licence and be able to travel to patients homes using either their own car or one of the teams pool cars. Both teams work across Ipswich and East Suffolk, with a central base in Ipswich with proposed plans for further bases in Woodbridge and Stowmarket.

Please note the successful applicant will be offered either at a Band 2 or Band 3 level depending on your previous experience & qualifications. Band 2 - you are required to have had minimum 12 months care experience but no qualifications required. You will be required to complete the Accelerated Care Certificate to progress to a Band 3. Band 3 - you are required to of had a minimum 6 months NHS experience as well as completing the NHS Care Certificate.

Find out more about working for us in REACT as a Healthcare and Therapy Assistant. https://esneft.pagetiger.com/dwmzbmf/1

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

Please watch our YouTube video about the service:REACT - YouTube

Job description Job responsibilities You must hold a valid UK driving licence and be able to travel to patients homes using either their own car or one of the teams pool cars. Both teams work across Ipswich and East Suffolk, with a central base in Ipswich with proposed plans for further bases in Woodbridge and Stowmarket. Please note the successful applicant will be offered either at a Band 2 or Band 3 level depending on your previous experience & qualifications. Band 2 - you are required to have had minimum 12 months care experience but no qualifications required. You will be required to complete the Accelerated Care Certificate to progress to a Band 3. Band 3 - you are required to of had a minimum 6 months NHS experience as well as completing the NHS Care Certificate. Find out more about working for us in REACT as a Healthcare and Therapy Assistant. https://esneft.pagetiger.com/dwmzbmf/1 For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. Please watch our YouTube video about the service:REACT - YouTube

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NHS Care certificate
• Evidence of completed competencies as part of a professional portfolio
• Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in an NHS healthcare setting.

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of physical, psychological and spiritual needs of patients, 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.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of team and take instruction from senior staff
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car

Desirable

• Ability to support junior staff members

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NHS Care certificate Evidence of completed competencies as part of a professional portfolio Level 3 vocational qualification or equivalent experience Desirable Evidence of functional skills or willingness to undertake Willingness to undertake further study Experience Essential Previous experience in an NHS healthcare setting. Knowledge Essential Awareness of physical, psychological and spiritual needs of patients, 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. Skills Essential Excellent communication skills Ability to work as part of team and take instruction from senior staff Full UK Driving Licence and access to a car Desirable Ability to support junior staff members

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

Constantine House

Ipswich

IP1 2DH

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

Constantine House

Ipswich

IP1 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate, and professional Occupational Therapist Clinical Specialist who wants to make a genuine difference in the lives of people.

You will work as part of our team, liaise and work closely with therapists in the acute hospital and community rehabilitation, as well as our transfer of care hub (TOCH) and community prescribers.

You will lead lead and manage the team of OTs at the Community Hospitals, providing support, mentoring and supervision. You will also manage the internal rotation of the Band 6s within the community hospitals, as well as supporting their rotation whilst they are at the community hospital. You will also be involved in the planning for the OT needs and provision of a new ward at Clacton Hospital opening in the coming months. The aim is for this ward to become an dedicated Assessment Unit, providing rapid assessment, diagnostics, and treatment forappropriate patients, reducing avoidable admissions to the Colchester acute site.

You will support the Physiotherapy Hospital Lead, in managing therapy staffing, rostering, and where necessary, covering in the PT Band 7 Lead's absence.

• Proposed Interview date: 30th October 2026

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

To work as an autonomous practitioner, to be professionally and legally responsible and accountable for all aspects of own work including the management of patients in your case.

To ensure a high standard of clinical care for the patients under your management, and support more junior staff to do likewise.

To gain consent and undertake highly specialist occupational therapy assessments, clinically diagnose and to formulate and implement treatment plans using specialist knowledge and experience. This will include the treatment of complex patients in a manner that respects people's choice, privacy, dignity and individuality.

To interpret and analyse clinical and non-clinical facts using advanced clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills to form accurate diagnoses and prognoses in a wide range of complex conditions to recommend the best course of intervention from a range of options and develop comprehensive care management and discharge plans.

To take part in the departmental emergency on call rota, as appropriate.

A significant part of this role is forging links with the community rehabilitation team, and the acute therapy team. This will also include consideration of a Left Shift approach to support the process of optimising the pathway from acute to community hospital to community re for better patient outcomes.

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

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR884-26

Job locations

Clacton Hospital

Tower Road

Clacton on Sea

CO15 1LH

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

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapist
• HCPC Registration
• Working at Masters Level as demonstrated by ongoing CPD including 'M' level accreditation. . Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development
• Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development

Desirable

• Recognised post graduate qualification e.g. MSc
• Membership of appropriate Special Interest Group

Experience

Essential

• Extensive post registration experience
• Proven Band 6 (rotational) experience in a variety of relevant specialities including at least one in a surgical/medical specialism . Experience of working within a multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary team . Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education . Previous experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups
• Experience of working within a multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education
• Previous experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups
• Experience of research methodology

Knowledge

Essential

• Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex and chronic conditions, demonstrated by expert clinical reasoning. . Demonstrated understanding of the role of physiotherapy and occupational therapy within the current evolving health environment . Clear understanding of other disciplines' roles and expectations
• Demonstrated understanding of the role of physiotherapy and occupational therapy within the current evolving health environment
• Clear understanding of other disciplines' roles and expectations

Desirable

• . Robust understanding of all aspects of Clinical Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management

Personal Skills

Essential

• Highly specialist clinical practitioner
• Exceptional team building and team working skills
• Able to work independently
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical fashion
• Ability to keep legible and accurate records in English using SOAP format
• Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies including data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patient
• Conduct professional affairs in a confident and assertive manner
• Able to recognise in yourself and individuals work related stress and pressures
• Ability to exert moderate to intense physical effort for frequent period of up to 40 minutes at a time throughout the working day
• Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattAbility to cope with daily exposure to patients/carers suffering from chronic pain who may have high levels of anxiety, depression and may be aggressive

Desirable

• Competent IT skills
• Proven clinical leadership ability
• Confidence in teaching multi-disciplinary staff groups
• Excellent presentation skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Degree/Diploma in Occupational Therapist HCPC Registration Working at Masters Level as demonstrated by ongoing CPD including 'M' level accreditation. . Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development Commitment to advanced clinical and professional development Desirable Recognised post graduate qualification e.g. MSc Membership of appropriate Special Interest Group Experience Essential Extensive post registration experience Proven Band 6 (rotational) experience in a variety of relevant specialities including at least one in a surgical/medical specialism . Experience of working within a multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary team . Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education . Previous experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups Experience of working within a multidisciplinary / interdisciplinary team Desirable Previous experience of student supervision and clinical education Previous experience of formal presentations to multi professional groups Experience of research methodology Knowledge Essential Highly specialist knowledge and experience of a wide range of approaches to the management of complex and chronic conditions, demonstrated by expert clinical reasoning. . Demonstrated understanding of the role of physiotherapy and occupational therapy within the current evolving health environment . Clear understanding of other disciplines' roles and expectations Demonstrated understanding of the role of physiotherapy and occupational therapy within the current evolving health environment Clear understanding of other disciplines' roles and expectations Desirable . Robust understanding of all aspects of Clinical Governance including previous experience of quality issues, audit and risk management Personal Skills Essential Highly specialist clinical practitioner Exceptional team building and team working skills Able to work independently Excellent time management and organisational skills Able to present information, written and orally in a clear and logical fashion Ability to keep legible and accurate records in English using SOAP format Ability to comprehend and work within the Trust's policies including data protection, equal opportunities and Health and Safety to meet the differing needs of the patient Conduct professional affairs in a confident and assertive manner Able to recognise in yourself and individuals work related stress and pressures Ability to exert moderate to intense physical effort for frequent period of up to 40 minutes at a time throughout the working day Able to carry out concurrent activities (multi tasking) and work in an unpredictable working pattAbility to cope with daily exposure to patients/carers suffering from chronic pain who may have high levels of anxiety, depression and may be aggressive Desirable Competent IT skills Proven clinical leadership ability Confidence in teaching multi-disciplinary staff groups Excellent presentation 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.

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

Clacton Hospital

Tower Road

Clacton on Sea

CO15 1LH

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 Hospital

Tower Road

Clacton on Sea

CO15 1LH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic dietitian to join us in a Band 6 role to provide support to inpatients with complex nutritional needs including mental health, eating disorders, disorder eating, oncology and parenteral nutrition.

You will become part of a large team of dietitians and dietetic assistants. The team works in a variety of inpatient specialties, community services, paediatrics and renal. There is also a culture of continuous learning for team members and our students and apprentice .

This role offers the opportunity to develop and influence service delivery in a variety of different specialist areas, specifically including mental health, eating disorders and oncology, working closely with team leaders in these specialist areas. You will be supported to gain competency in parenteral nutrition and will design and implement QI projects within their area of practice.

There is an expectation to contribute to our established student-training programme and support other team members in their development including preceptorship.

You will participate in a variety of activities to build your CPD portfolio including training provided internally and access to external training relevant to your role.

Proposed interview date: 2nd November 2026

Main duties of the job

To provide a highly specialised service to in-patients using specialist knowledge and expertise in dietetic management of nutritionally complex patients including mental health, disordered eating,eating disorders and oncology inpatients.

To support the adult acute referral pool to identify and prioritise appropriate patients

To provide a highly specialised service to inpatients across the acute hospital site as required.

To work with the Specialist dietitians and the Professional Lead for Nutrition & Dietetics to develop the dietetic service to the defined clinical area in line with national guidance.

To cover for other members of the dietetic oncology team when required.

To provide an out- patient service as required.

To attend multidisciplinary team meetings and case conferences as required

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 a Speech and Language therapist with experience and interest in voice disorders?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a specialist post to primarily work with patients with clinical voice disorders. You will also support our community service, and if you have the requisite skills can support with instrumental assessment service delivery (videofluoroscopy and FEES). You will primarily be based within the ENT voice service, with the delivery of the remaining hours to be decided based on your skill set and our service need.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and flexible clinician that is autonomous in assessment and management of voice disorders, with an underpinning of anatomy and physiology knowledge, and demonstrates excellent communication and administrative skills to support MDT working.

This post will be based at Ipswich Hospital with remote working a core part of therapeutic intervention. The voice service is part of a wider ENT service delivery model, including Head and Neck Cancer, and sits within a larger integrated SLT team that covers both acute and community service provision.

If you are not sure about applying, we would welcome contact from you to discuss what you could bring to the service and how we could help you to develop. We welcome applications from band 5 clinicians looking to develop their skills through this post

Main duties of the job

The purpose of this post is to provide assessment and management to patients who are referred predominantly by ENT and present with clinical voice disorders. Your role will also involve providing assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders arising as a result of a range of acquired aetiologies, as a member of our integrated inpatient, outpatient and community Speech and Language therapy team. Depending on your skill set and experience, there may be an opportunity to support the delivery of the Joint Voice Clinic with ENT and our SLT-led therapeutic scoping clinics, FEES and videofluoroscopy clinics. There will be opportunities to contribute and lead on service development projects.

The post holder will be based at Ipswich Hospital, although there may be an element of homeworking using telehealth models of service delivery. Some community outreach domiciliary visits may be required, necessitating lone working and travel between places of work.

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

29 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

13 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

432-HR889-26

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

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people with voice disorders
• Experience of independently managing own caseload with people who have acquired conditions, including patients with dysphagia and communication difficulties
• Experience of working as a member of a team (Speech & Language Therapy and MDT)
• Liaising with other agencies/other staff groups
• Use of evidence-based practice and measurements of quality eg outcome measures

Desirable

• Teaching/training other staff
• Clinical supervision of students/junior staff
• Experience of directing SLT/Therapy assistants
• Experience of analysing instrumental assessments and preparing detailed reports (with supervision)
• Experience of working with people with progressive/terminal illness
• Experience of working with people in acute distress
• Experience of working with elderly/very unwell people

Qualifications

Essential

• RCSLT recognised degree or equivalent
• Eligible for registered membership of RCSLT
• HCPC membership
• Independent dysphagia practitioner
• Portfolio of CPD evidence relevant to post, including specialist knowledge of the client group

Desirable

• Evidence of attendance at specialist dysphagia courses
• Evidence of Videofluoroscopy/FEES Competency specialist training/experience
• Ability to travel to different places of work/driving licence

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the larynx
• Knowledge of conditions that could cause voice disorders
• Knowledge of features of voice disorders, and how to assess and appropriate interventions to support their rehabilitation
• Knowledge of neurologically impaired patients, including those with communication and swallowing problems as a result of progressive conditions, CVA etc
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice in relation to dysphagia assessment and therapy intervention
• Independent clinical (bedside) assessment of dysphagia
• Assessment of communication impairments by various means, including informal assessment and formal assessment

Desirable

• Knowledge of use of instrumental assessments in dysphagia management.
• Knowledge of ENT and scoping assessment
• Involvement in audit/clinical governance within Speech and Language Therapy
• Awareness of change in NHS and current legislation

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working with people with voice disorders Experience of independently managing own caseload with people who have acquired conditions, including patients with dysphagia and communication difficulties Experience of working as a member of a team (Speech & Language Therapy and MDT) Liaising with other agencies/other staff groups Use of evidence-based practice and measurements of quality eg outcome measures Desirable Teaching/training other staff Clinical supervision of students/junior staff Experience of directing SLT/Therapy assistants Experience of analysing instrumental assessments and preparing detailed reports (with supervision) Experience of working with people with progressive/terminal illness Experience of working with people in acute distress Experience of working with elderly/very unwell people Qualifications Essential RCSLT recognised degree or equivalent Eligible for registered membership of RCSLT HCPC membership Independent dysphagia practitioner Portfolio of CPD evidence relevant to post, including specialist knowledge of the client group Desirable Evidence of attendance at specialist dysphagia courses Evidence of Videofluoroscopy/FEES Competency specialist training/experience Ability to travel to different places of work/driving licence Knowledge Essential Knowledge of anatomy and physiology of the larynx Knowledge of conditions that could cause voice disorders Knowledge of features of voice disorders, and how to assess and appropriate interventions to support their rehabilitation Knowledge of neurologically impaired patients, including those with communication and swallowing problems as a result of progressive conditions, CVA etc Knowledge of evidence-based practice in relation to dysphagia assessment and therapy intervention Independent clinical (bedside) assessment of dysphagia Assessment of communication impairments by various means, including informal assessment and formal assessment Desirable Knowledge of use of instrumental assessments in dysphagia management. Knowledge of ENT and scoping assessment Involvement in audit/clinical governance within Speech and Language Therapy 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

An exciting opportunity has risen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Reactive Emergency Assessment Community Team (REACT) as a Band 6 Physiotherapist. The REACT team is a multi-disciplinary integrated community service within ESNEFT incorporating, Urgent Community Response service, OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotics Therapy), OOHs (Out of Hours) and Virtual Ward pathways patients. This role will be working for our Urgent Community Response Team which has developed pathways with East of England Ambulance Service and the Frailty Virtual Ward, two new and exciting government initiatives.

Our team delivers excellent patient focused care to patients in Ipswich and the East Suffolk community. Could you be a valued key member of our team?

The role will be for up to 37.5 hours per week, including weekdays & weekends.

Staff are expected to work 8am to 8pm shifts across the week.

Main duties of the job

• To be an active member of a multi-disciplinary, integrated community team.
• To manage a defined caseload of complex individuals, using evidence based/person centred principles.
• To assess, plan, implement and evaluate therapy interventions.
• To provide leadership within the therapy team
• To provide clinical supervision to band 5 physiotherapists and supervise band 3 and 4 support staff.
• To effectively triage and schedule all therapy referrals to the service in accordance with Trust's policies and procedures and advise junior colleagues on more complex issues.
• To manage a caseload of patients with a range of multiple and complex health needs.
• To utilise a high level of clinical knowledge and experience to carry out assessments, setting objectives and implementing appropriate treatment, as part of the holistic care plan for individuals and/or groups.

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 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

29 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR886-26

Job locations

Constantine House

5 Constantine Road

Ipswich

IP1 2DH

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

• Diploma or 1st Level degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
• Current HCPC registration
• Clinical educators course within the first year
• Must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle or viable alternative

Desirable

• Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification
• Consultation skills
• Coaching skills
• Additional leadership qualification
• Leg ulcer management qualification
• District Nurse qualification

Knowlege

Essential

• Able to demonstrate the ability to work at relevant level
• Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
• In-depth knowledge of working within the NHS
• Able to provide high standards of clinical intervention
• Able to review and reflect on own practice and performance and develop a PDP
• Able to support other staff to review and reflect on their practice and develop a PDP
• Able to support workplace learning for staff and students, and specifically act as a field work educator, and preceptor
• Able to analyse complex professional and ethical issues

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate the ability to work within a community health team
• Able to demonstrate the management of complex casework

Experience

Essential

• Documented evidence of continuing professional development
• Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting

Desirable

• Evidence of previous community experience

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Diploma or 1st Level degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent) Current HCPC registration Clinical educators course within the first year Must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle or viable alternative Desirable Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification Consultation skills Coaching skills Additional leadership qualification Leg ulcer management qualification District Nurse qualification Knowlege Essential Able to demonstrate the ability to work at relevant level Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses In-depth knowledge of working within the NHS Able to provide high standards of clinical intervention Able to review and reflect on own practice and performance and develop a PDP Able to support other staff to review and reflect on their practice and develop a PDP Able to support workplace learning for staff and students, and specifically act as a field work educator, and preceptor Able to analyse complex professional and ethical issues Desirable Able to demonstrate the ability to work within a community health team Able to demonstrate the management of complex casework Experience Essential Documented evidence of continuing professional development Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting Desirable Evidence of previous community experience

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

Constantine House

5 Constantine Road

Ipswich

IP1 2DH

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

Constantine House

5 Constantine Road

Ipswich

IP1 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

This is for a permanent Band 6 opportunity for the acute rotation at Colchester Hospital. As well as applications from Band 6 OTs we would consider applications from experienced Band 5 OTs

We are looking for a talented individual who is confident and skilled with their clinical skills. You will be required to manage a diverse, complex caseload within dynamic environments.

You will need to demonstrate clinical, supervisory and leadership skills to support junior members of staff and students.

This role will be on the Medicine wards at Colchester Hospital.

The post will initially be at Clacton Hospital. Subsequent Band 6 rotations include: Stroke, Community Neuro Rehab, Medicine, Waiting Well, Older People's Services, IRAS, Respiratory and Critical Care.

Main duties of the job

To plan and organise a designated caseload of complex patients within the designated service and own professional activities under the management of Team Leader.

To work with the patient and carers to identify and meet OT goals, using standardised and OT assessment tools to assess their skills deficits, occupational needs and achieve functional fitness for timely discharge.

In collaboration with the patient, to plan and implement single or a programme of interventions using treatment techniques to meet the patient's needs re; timely discharge. These will be achieved using professional and theoretical knowledge, and specialist clinical reasoning skills.

To monitor, evaluate and modify treatment interventions to measure progress and ensure effectiveness, involving patient, carer and MDT as appropriate.

To ensure Therapy goals are integral to the multidisciplinary care plan re: safe and timely discharge.

To apply an enhanced understanding of effects and impact of illness, frailty and disability on patient's abilities and provide advice and education regarding lifestyle changes / adaptations to their physical and social environment.

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

28 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR871-26

Job locations

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

This senior post will offer an opportunity to develop advanced skills and work across East Suffolk and North East Essex Foundation Trust, in the acute settings. You will have experience of working at a Band 6 level in a range of areas.

A comprehensive induction and regular formal and informal supervision, appraisal, in-service training and CPD opportunities are available. Continued study and development at Masters level is achievable and supported by our Service for the right candidate

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

Job description Job responsibilities This senior post will offer an opportunity to develop advanced skills and work across East Suffolk and North East Essex Foundation Trust, in the acute settings. You will have experience of working at a Band 6 level in a range of areas. A comprehensive induction and regular formal and informal supervision, appraisal, in-service training and CPD opportunities are available. Continued study and development at Masters level is achievable and supported by our Service for the right candidate For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oBSc / MSc Occupational Therapy
• oHCPC Registered Occupational Therapist

Desirable

• oValidated post registration courses
• oNon-clinical courses
• oLEO / Edward Jenner leadership
• oStudent educator course
• oInformation technology

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of multi-disciplinary working
• oComprehensive range of junior rotations with experience of complex caseload management.
• oExperience of facilitating discharges from the acute setting and/or managing a caseload of patients within the community
• oIn-service training and reflective learning

Desirable

• oSupervision of students in any environment

Knowledge

Essential

• oBroad knowledge of; respiratory, neurology, elderly and trauma and orthopaedic conditions and their management.
• oPrinciples and practices of rehabilitation / reablement

Desirable

• oFalls re-education
• oSupervisory / appraisal skills

Skills

Essential

• Car owner/driver/access to a motor vehicle (role will involve travel to other sites that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means)
• oWillingness to be flexible to meet service needs over a 7 day service with extended working hours (in specific settings)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oBSc / MSc Occupational Therapy oHCPC Registered Occupational Therapist Desirable oValidated post registration courses oNon-clinical courses oLEO / Edward Jenner leadership oStudent educator course oInformation technology Experience Essential oExperience of multi-disciplinary working oComprehensive range of junior rotations with experience of complex caseload management. oExperience of facilitating discharges from the acute setting and/or managing a caseload of patients within the community oIn-service training and reflective learning Desirable oSupervision of students in any environment Knowledge Essential oBroad knowledge of; respiratory, neurology, elderly and trauma and orthopaedic conditions and their management. oPrinciples and practices of rehabilitation / reablement Desirable oFalls re-education oSupervisory / appraisal skills Skills Essential Car owner/driver/access to a motor vehicle (role will involve travel to other sites that cannot be easily accessed by public transport means) oWillingness to be flexible to meet service needs over a 7 day service with extended working hours (in specific settings)

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

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

Colchester Hospital

Turner Road

Colchester

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

Are you a current B5 Occupational Therapist, Newly Qualified Occupational Therapist or completing your MSc or BSc in Occupational Therapy looking to start your career in a dynamic, supportive and exciting environment with a lot of different learning opportunities?

At ESNEFT, we are the largest Trust in the East of England with a fully integrated therapy service working across acute services and in the community.

We are looking for talented Occupational Therapists with commitment and enthusiasm, who are keen to learn and have the ambition to be the best they can be. Our vision for the next five years is to be recognised as the hospital of choice by placing patients at the centre of everything we do, based on principles of quality and safety, access and accountability and continuous improvement.

We are proud to offer a diverse range of rotations across the acute setting and community settings. These are ideal positions for new graduates and will offer you the opportunity to develop your clinical skills across a range of core rotations including:

Trauma and OrthopaedicsNeurologyStrokeOlder People's ServicesSurgeryGeneral medical'REACT' team (admission avoidance, emergency department and falls/ frailty clinics).Ipswich West Integrated Neighbourhood Team

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of an award winning progressive and innovative integrated therapies team to deliver patient-centred, quality care. We have a robust band 5 meeting schedule and offer frequent peer support opportunities.

The Therapy service has a high profile within the Trust operating a 7-day service and thrives on innovation and challenge. It has taken a lead role in many developments, which are helping to shape the future of patient pathways within the local area.

You will demonstrate good communication and organisation skills, and work as part of a large service both as an effective team member and an autonomous practitioner. Our workforce is fully committed to staff development and CPD, with opportunities to specialise and for onward career progression through to Extended Scope Practitioner level.

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

28 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-HR874-26

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

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.

For further information or an informal chat please contact:

Shelley Lachenicht, Band 7 Occupational Therapist, 01473 702 071

Job description Job responsibilities For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description. For further information or an informal chat please contact: Shelley Lachenicht, Band 7 Occupational Therapist, 01473 702 071

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Dip COT/BSc/MSc in Occupational therapy
• Registration with HCPC

Desirable

• Associated prior learning qualification
• Membership of professional body / specialist Interest Group
• Full UK drivers licence

Experience

Essential

• Wide range of fieldwork placements
• Application of OT process
• Experience of working and communicating effectively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Prior work/voluntary experience (in associated field)
• Specialist fieldwork placements

Knowledge

Essential

• Awareness of relevant legislation e.g. NHS reforms etc.
• Knowledge and application of current best practice in OT
• Knowledge and application of Clinical Governance principles/CQC

Desirable

• Knowledge of the Discharge to Assess model and the role OT's play in facilitating this.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Dip COT/BSc/MSc in Occupational therapy Registration with HCPC Desirable Associated prior learning qualification Membership of professional body / specialist Interest Group Full UK drivers licence Experience Essential Wide range of fieldwork placements Application of OT process Experience of working and communicating effectively as part of a Multi-Disciplinary team. Desirable Prior work/voluntary experience (in associated field) Specialist fieldwork placements Knowledge Essential Awareness of relevant legislation e.g. NHS reforms etc. Knowledge and application of current best practice in OT Knowledge and application of Clinical Governance principles/CQC Desirable Knowledge of the Discharge to Assess model and the role OT's play in facilitating this.

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

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

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the role of paediatric dietetic assistant at Colchester General Hospital.

We welcome applications from candidates with a passion for organisation, teamwork and supporting dietetic professionals in delivering dietetic interventions to babies, children and young people with a range of conditions. You will work on site, Monday to Friday at Colchester hospital to support the paediatric dietetic team in delivering services across a range of specialist areas including , allergy, gastroenterology, diabetes, learning disabilities, home enteral feeding, oncology, neonates and general paediatric dietetics.

The paediatric dietetic team works at a fast pace with a requirement for timely responses to queries which will be coordinated by you. It is essential that you can prioritise tasks and recognise appropriate distribution and escalation or issues to the clinical team.

For more information about the role, please contact Tracey Peate or Clare Hegarty on 01206 742668

Proposed Interview Date: 19th October 2026

Main duties of the job

To support the provision of a dietetic service to paediatric patients under the care of the paediatric dietetic team including phone calls and supporting remote group interventions.

To provide administrative support to the paediatric dietetic team including answering telephone, email and my chart queries, redirecting appointment queries, sending feed prescription requests and creating and sending letters under the direction of a dietitian.

To provide cover for the adult dietetic assistant during annual leave or other absence.

To assist in providing time effective responses to telephone queries and support for children receiving home enteral feeding (HEF) or specialist infant formula and escalating concerns to the relevant dietitian.

To ensure the patient databases are up to date.

To support the paediatric dietitians with the education of other staff and future AHPs to ensure good working practices within paediatric public health nutrition.

To provide support to the ward dietitian in completing the PYMS audit and other audits and providing feedback and clinical updates to the paediatric 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