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Senior Technical Pharmacy Assistant
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to work within our busy Pharmacy Technical Services Unit.
1 month(s) ago
Senior Technical Pharmacy Assistant
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to work within our busy Pharmacy Technical Services Unit.
1 month(s) ago
Nuclear Medicine Radiographer / Technologist
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 29,970 - 36,483 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Radiographer or Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine) to join our small, highly skilled Nuclear Me…
1 month(s) ago
Nuclear Medicine Radiographer / Technologist
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 29,970 - 36,483 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Radiographer or Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine) to join our small, highly skilled Nuclear Me…
1 month(s) ago
Cancer Audit Clerk
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Do you have excellent administration skills, an eye for detail, ensuring completeness and compliance with the Trust data quality standards.
1 month(s) ago
Cancer Audit Clerk
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Do you have excellent administration skills, an eye for detail, ensuring completeness and compliance with the Trust data quality standards.
1 month(s) ago
Chief Finance & Strategy Officer
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
Radiographer
Job summary We are seeking an exceptional Chief Finance and Strategy Officer to join our Board and Executive team.
1 month(s) ago
Chief Finance & Strategy Officer
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
Radiographer
Job summary We are seeking an exceptional Chief Finance and Strategy Officer to join our Board and Executive team.
1 month(s) ago
Community Physiotherapist - Hartismere
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The North West Integrated Neighbour Team are looking for Band 6 Community Physiotherapist to join their team at Hartismere Hospital!
1 month(s) ago
Community Physiotherapist - Hartismere
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary The North West Integrated Neighbour Team are looking for Band 6 Community Physiotherapist to join their team at Hartismere Hospital!
1 month(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Have you got the enthusiasm and passion to take the next step in your career in an acute hospital pharmacy department?
1 month(s) ago
Pharmacy Technician
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Have you got the enthusiasm and passion to take the next step in your career in an acute hospital pharmacy department?
1 month(s) ago
Community Physiotherapist - Ipswich West
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity for a Community Physiotherapist to join our team is available within the Ipswich West Community Team.
1 month(s) ago
Community Physiotherapist - Ipswich West
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity for a Community Physiotherapist to join our team is available within the Ipswich West Community Team.
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Management Accountant
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you ready to take the next step in your NHS finance career?
1 month(s) ago
Assistant Management Accountant
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you ready to take the next step in your NHS finance career?
1 month(s) ago
Senior Clinical Application Analyst
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Clinical Application Analyst with experience in Diagnostic Radiology to join our Clinical Ap…
1 month(s) ago
Senior Clinical Application Analyst
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Clinical Application Analyst with experience in Diagnostic Radiology to join our Clinical Ap…
1 month(s) ago
Service Manager- Maternity
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our operational management team within Maternity Services at ESNEFT as a Service Manager.
1 month(s) ago
Service Manager- Maternity
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 49,387 - 56,515 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our operational management team within Maternity Services at ESNEFT as a Service Manager.
1 month(s) ago
Infant feeding Support Worker
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 24,625 - 25,674 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you passionate about breastfeeding and supporting close families and their babies?
1 month(s) ago
Infant feeding Support Worker
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 24,625 - 25,674 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you passionate about breastfeeding and supporting close families and their babies?
1 month(s) ago
Senior Registered Nurse - REACT
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has risen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Reactive Emergency Assessment Community Team (REACT) as a…
1 month(s) ago
Senior Registered Nurse - REACT
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 39,959 - 48,117 per year
Radiographer
Job summary An exciting opportunity has risen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Reactive Emergency Assessment Community Team (REACT) as a…
1 month(s) ago
Pathology Service Desk Call Analyst
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for a Pathology Service Desk Analyst to join our Pathology service desk team on fixed term contract until 31st October 2027.
1 month(s) ago
Pathology Service Desk Call Analyst
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary We are looking for a Pathology Service Desk Analyst to join our Pathology service desk team on fixed term contract until 31st October 2027.
1 month(s) ago
Call Analyst - Care Coordination Centre
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you able to self motivate and work under pressure?
1 month(s) ago
Call Analyst - Care Coordination Centre
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,272 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you able to self motivate and work under pressure?
1 month(s) ago
Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Discharge Lounge
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Do you want to be part of a team who have an excellent reputation for delivering a high standard of care with innovative working in a rapidly chang…
1 month(s) ago
Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Discharge Lounge
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 25,760 - 27,476 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Do you want to be part of a team who have an excellent reputation for delivering a high standard of care with innovative working in a rapidly chang…
1 month(s) ago
Operational Coordinator - Women's Services
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you an organised, proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment?
1 month(s) ago
Operational Coordinator - Women's Services
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Inner London, Greater London
GBP 32,073 - 39,043 per year
Radiographer
Job summary Are you an organised, proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment?
1 month(s) ago
Senior Technical Pharmacy Assistant
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 432-HR838-26
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to work within our busy Pharmacy Technical Services Unit. This service covers the preparation of medicines used within the treatment of cancer.
We have two fixed term maternity leave covers:
- Full time, 37.5 hours per week until 18th July 2027
- Part time, 22.5 hours per week until 25th October 2027
You should ideally have some experience of supervising / co-ordinating staff and workflow.You must be flexible and react positively to change. You must be able to follow written procedures, work under supervision and complete tasks accurately to set deadlines. This role will involve providing specialist support to the Technical Services team and includes supervising, training and mentoring staff. You will also assist in managing stock control as well as the assembly and preparation of various pharmaceuticals and working in our cleanrooms.
Consideration will be given for strong candidates who may not meet the essential criteria to undertake this role on a developmental basis with set competency targets. These roles will be banded lower than originally advertised until competency targets are met.
If you are interested in contributing to the care of patients using practical skills with an ability to work under your own initiative, good communication skills, a high level of accuracy and are keen to develop your skills then you may be suited to this type of role.
Main duties of the job
Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only.
About our Pharmacy Service https://esneft.pagetiger.com/csusdpr/1
To support the oncology pharmacy team in providing an effective, safe and timely service to the Trust and its users, working within departmental and Trust procedures.
To assist and supervise in the day-to-day running of the Chemotherapy Preparation Unit (CPU) at all stages of the production process. Aseptically manufacture products following standard operating procedures and worksheets. Assist in the cleaning and maintenance of the facility and equipment to support the manufacturing process.
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
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
432-HR838-26
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
- Numerate and literate to level 1 key skills
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grade C / 5 or above)
- Completion of band 2 competencies or equivalent
Desirable
- Science Manufacturing Process Operative (SMPO) course or equivalent
- Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Contributing to and working as part of a team
Desirable
- Working within a hospital
- Work in pharmaceutical or scientific background
- Working within cleanrooms
- Dispensing and stock control
- Working in Pharmaceutical preparation or manufacture
- Supervision of other staff
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Numerate and literate to level 1 key skills
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English (grade C / 5 or above)
- Completion of band 2 competencies or equivalent
Desirable
- Science Manufacturing Process Operative (SMPO) course or equivalent
- Science Manufacturing Technician (SMT) or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Contributing to and working as part of a team
Desirable
- Working within a hospital
- Work in pharmaceutical or scientific background
- Working within cleanrooms
- Dispensing and stock control
- Working in Pharmaceutical preparation or manufacture
- Supervision of other staff
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
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)
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Nuclear Medicine Radiographer / Technologist
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 432-HR839-26
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Radiographer or Clinical Technologist (Nuclear Medicine) to join our small, highly skilled Nuclear Medicine Team at ESNEFT. You would be required to support the clinical service across both Ipswich and Colchester sites.
As a Radiographer appointed to this post, we would expect you to be registered with the HCPC. For a graduate Clinical Technologist in Nuclear Medicine appointed to this post you would be expected to join the Register of Clinical Technologists as a Nuclear Medicine specialist.
The Nuclear Medicine departments perform a wide range of Diagnostic and Therapeutic procedures including DaTscan, Neuroendocrine imaging, Myocardial Perfusion Imaging, I131 post ablation, Lutetium and Radium. Across both sites there are 4 Siemens systems: Siemens Pro Specta and Intevo SPECT CT in Ipswich, and a Siemens Evo, and Intevo Bold in Colchester, with a new installation due in Ipswich in 2027.
You will be expected to take part in a range of duties including IV administration, imaging, handling and assaying Radioisotopes, contamination monitoring, routine QA and data handling.
Main duties of the job
- To carry out any duties in Nuclear Medicine under the direction of the Chief Technologist.
- To work cross site at either the Colchester or Ipswich Nuclear Medicine Department where required, sometimes at short notice.
- To administer Radiopharmaceuticals under the direction of the ARSAC licence holder, according to departmental protocols.
- To perform imaging in accordance with Departmental protocols.
- To care for any patient undergoing a Radionuclide investigation.
- To ensure that all radioactive material is handled safely, and in compliance with the local rules and all appropriate legislation.
- To take part in IV administration, imaging, routine QA and data handling.
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
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-HR839-26
Job locations
Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals
Colchester and 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 student radiographer or student technologist in Nuclear Medicine
Desirable
- Experience with handling Radiopharmaceuticals
- Experience with assay work
- Competent to administer IV.
Qualifications
Essential
- Radiography Degree or equivalent to allow registration onto HCPC or Clinical Technology Degree (Nuclear Medicine) or equivalent to allow admission onto RCT
Desirable
- IV cannulation
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of nuclear medicine legislation
- Anatomy and physiology and its clinical application
Desirable
- Able to operate a gamma camera
- Able to operate a SPECT CT gamma camera
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience as student radiographer or student technologist in Nuclear Medicine
Desirable
- Experience with handling Radiopharmaceuticals
- Experience with assay work
- Competent to administer IV.
Qualifications
Essential
- Radiography Degree or equivalent to allow registration onto HCPC or Clinical Technology Degree (Nuclear Medicine) or equivalent to allow admission onto RCT
Desirable
- IV cannulation
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of nuclear medicine legislation
- Anatomy and physiology and its clinical application
Desirable
- Able to operate a gamma camera
- Able to operate a SPECT CT gamma camera
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 and Ipswich Hospitals
Colchester and Ipswich
IP4 5PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals
Colchester and Ipswich
IP4 5PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Cancer Audit Clerk
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 432-HR832-26
Job summary
Do you have excellent administration skills, an eye for detail, ensuring completeness and compliance with the Trust data quality standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator with good communication, time management and organisational skills to be part of our MDT team.
If you think that you have the level of commitment and the skill set that this role requires then we would love to hear from you.
Please note that this post can be based either at Colchester or Ipswich Hospital
Main duties of the job
To ensure that quality data is collected for reporting externally for both Cancer Waiting Times, Cancer Outcomes Services Data Set and National Cancer Audits.
To undertake and participate in initial and any further training requirements relating to trust EPR system
To familiarise yourself with all the requirements for the collection of cancer data which form part of the national Cancer Outcomes Data Set (COSD) collection in line with NDRS (National Disease Registration Service)
To support the MDT Coordinator team and Clinicians with the data collection and entry of audit materials and information for mandatory, non-mandatory and external audits throughout the year
To support the MDT Coordinator team and Clinicians with the day-to-day management of clinical audit data
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Details
Date posted
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
432-HR832-26
Job locations
Colchester or Ipswich Hospital
Colchester
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within National Cancer Pathways
- Communication with stakeholders across different clinical teams and specialties.
Desirable
- Somerset Cancer Database
- Knowledge of National Cancer Audits
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE level or equivalent with experience of working in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- oUse of core Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint
Desirable
- EPIC
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working within National Cancer Pathways
- Communication with stakeholders across different clinical teams and specialties.
Desirable
- Somerset Cancer Database
- Knowledge of National Cancer Audits
Qualifications
Essential
- Education to GCSE level or equivalent with experience of working in the NHS
Knowledge
Essential
- oUse of core Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint
Desirable
- EPIC
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester or Ipswich Hospital
Colchester
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester or Ipswich Hospital
Colchester
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Chief Finance & Strategy Officer
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 43-HR836-26
Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional Chief Finance and Strategy Officer to join our Board and Executive team.
Like many NHS organisations, we face a significant financial challenge alongside the need to improve performance, transform services and respond to the ambitions of the 10Year Plan. Achieving long term sustainability will require clear strategic choices, clinically led transformation, disciplined planning and effective collaboration across organisational boundaries. Against this backdrop, we have created this new, expanded executive portfolio.
Reporting to our new Chief Executive, you will provide outstanding leadership of the Trust's finance function, with full executive accountability for financial strategy, management, control and reporting; financial governance and stewardship; capital and investment; productivity, value and long term financial sustainability. Alongside this, you will lead the development and coordination of our organisational strategy, strategic planning and development, ensuring a strong connection between our clinical ambitions, the resources available to us and the plans through which we deliver them.
Given the breadth of the role, this represents an outstanding opportunity for an established Chief Finance Officer seeking an increased scope. For outstanding candidates, we will also be open to designation as Deputy Chief Executive.
Main duties of the job
Working closely with colleagues, you will help translate clinical strategies into affordable, prioritised, deliverable plans & bring analytical rigour & clarity to our choices. You will lead our planning framework, strategic analysis & investment prioritisation, play an important role in identifying & developing major strategic opportunities. You will lead the development of key strategic partnerships ensuring that ESNEFT plays a purposeful role within the wider system.
You will be an established highly credible finance leader with an outstanding record of achievement in a large complex NHS organisation. You will bring strong technical, professional expertise alongside the strategic breadth to operate as an influential corporate leader. You will have demonstrated your ability to develop organisational strategy, lead transformation in a financially constrained environment & work effectively with clinical & operational leaders. You will be able to build trusted relationships while providing constructive challenge & maintaining the highest standards of financial control, governance & stewardship.
You see finance as an enabler of better decisions & sustainable improvement. You will be able to move the conversation beyond financial constraint, helping colleagues consider outcomes, value, prioritisation & affordability together. Collaborative, inclusive & values led, you will be comfortable operating across organisational & system boundaries & will share our ambition.
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
22 September 2026
Pay scheme
Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary
Depending on experience Dependant on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
43-HR836-26
Job locations
Colchester/Ipswich
Colchester/Ipswich
IP4 5PD
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our Board to reflect the communities we serve. We therefore particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented at Board level.
If you are interested in this critical appointment, please contact Alumni Global, who are supporting the Trust on this appointment process, for a confidential discussion please get in touch with Thomas Patterson, Managing Director, on 07970 339 151 or [email protected].
Please see our microsite for full information
https://alumniglobal.com/job/cfso-esneft
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our Board to reflect the communities we serve. We therefore particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented at Board level.
If you are interested in this critical appointment, please contact Alumni Global, who are supporting the Trust on this appointment process, for a confidential discussion please get in touch with Thomas Patterson, Managing Director, on 07970 339 151 or [email protected].
Please see our microsite for full information
https://alumniglobal.com/job/cfso-esneft
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant with membership of an appropriate recognised professional body
- Educated to Master's level or able to demonstrate equivalent senior professional and leadership experience.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in leadership, management, business, strategy or public sector management.
- Participation in a recognised senior NHS or public sector leadership programme.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial senior finance leadership experience in a large and complex NHS organisation, including current or recent Board level responsibility for financial strategy, governance and performance.
- A strong record of developing and delivering financial strategy, annual and medium term financial plans and sustainable financial improvement.
- Experience of leading financial recovery, productivity, cost improvement and transformation in a financially constrained environment.
- Experience of developing organisational strategy and translating strategic priorities into affordable and deliverable plans.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant with membership of an appropriate recognised professional body
- Educated to Master's level or able to demonstrate equivalent senior professional and leadership experience.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in leadership, management, business, strategy or public sector management.
- Participation in a recognised senior NHS or public sector leadership programme.
Experience
Essential
- Substantial senior finance leadership experience in a large and complex NHS organisation, including current or recent Board level responsibility for financial strategy, governance and performance.
- A strong record of developing and delivering financial strategy, annual and medium term financial plans and sustainable financial improvement.
- Experience of leading financial recovery, productivity, cost improvement and transformation in a financially constrained environment.
- Experience of developing organisational strategy and translating strategic priorities into affordable and deliverable plans.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester/Ipswich
Colchester/Ipswich
IP4 5PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester/Ipswich
Colchester/Ipswich
IP4 5PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Community Physiotherapist - Hartismere
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 432-HR828-26
Job summary
The North West Integrated Neighbour Team are looking for Band 6 Community Physiotherapist to join their team at Hartismere Hospital!
You will be passionate, committed, innovative, enthusiastic, and highly motivated to delivering high quality care within a patient's home.
Do you possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work confidently and collaboratively across professional boundaries? Are you keen and motivated to learn? If so, then your skills are invaluable to us and we would like to hear from you.
Applicants need a valid drivers licence and access to a car for community-based work.
Main duties of the job
- 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.
- To formulate an individual management/treatment plan for each patient using wide range of advanced assessment, clinical reasoning and treatment skills, including health coaching and promotion of self-management skills.
- To ensure interventions are evaluated and plans modified to ensure effectiveness and timely discharge for the whole therapy team.
- To provide training and advice to patients and carers to facilitate their care plan in complex situations.
- To adhere to agreed national, professional and Trust standards.
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are 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 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 and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Details
Date posted
21 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
432-HR828-26
Job locations
Hartismere Health and Care
Castleton Way
Eye
IP23 7BH
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
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- In-depth knowledge of working within the NHS
- Able to demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills
- Must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle or viable alternative
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting.
- Advanced observational & reporting skills
Desirable
- Evidence of previous community experience
- Able to demonstrate the management of complex casework
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or 1st Level degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
- Current HCPC registration
- Clinical educators course within the first year
Person Specification
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- In-depth knowledge of working within the NHS
- Able to demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills
- Must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle or viable alternative
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting.
- Advanced observational & reporting skills
Desirable
- Evidence of previous community experience
- Able to demonstrate the management of complex casework
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or 1st Level degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
- Current HCPC registration
- Clinical educators course within the first year
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
Hartismere Health and Care
Castleton Way
Eye
IP23 7BH
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
Hartismere Health and Care
Castleton Way
Eye
IP23 7BH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Pharmacy Technician
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 432-HR805-26
Job summary
Have you got the enthusiasm and passion to take the next step in your career in an acute hospital pharmacy department?
We are looking for qualified, registered pharmacy technicians or those due to qualify this year, who wish to develop clinically in a patient focused role with opportunity to work within dispensaries (oncology, outpatients and in-patients) and at ward level at Colchester Hospital.
To provide a high quality service to our patients you will be a team player with the ability to work flexibly, react positively to change and know the limitations of the role. You will communicate effectively with patients, carers and the multi-disciplinary team. You must be able to follow written procedures, work under supervision and complete tasks accurately to set deadlines.
This post is fixed term to cover maternity leave until 19th October 2027. Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only, this will need to be discussed with your line manager.
We welcome calls to find out more information. Tours of the department available upon request.
Main duties of the job
As part of your role you will:
- Participate in providing supervision and training to other pharmacy department colleagues.
- Provide dispensing, counselling and near patient services in various dispensaries including the inpatient, oncology and outpatient dispensaries.
- Be an Accredited Checking Technician undertaking checking duties within the dispensary and recording dispensing errors using the right first time error reporting system.
- Work clinically on a rotational basis at ward level, providing a patient centred approach to medicines management and taking responsibility for the pharmaceutical care of patients.
- Minimise medicines-associated risk and ensure medication safety in accordance with local and national guidance.
- Proactively support senior pharmacy colleagues to ensure that all relevant dispensary or ward issues are highlighted to all appropriate departmental staff.
- Be given the opportunity to develop your leadership skills by undertaking a team leader role
Details about our pharmacy service - https://esneft.pagetiger.com/buqzfou/1
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
14 September 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
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
432-HR805-26
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
- Proven experience as a pharmacy technician
- Reflection and CPD
Desirable
- Supervision of staff
- Hospital pharmacy
Qualifications
Essential
- B-Tech in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC
- Nationally recognised Accredited Checking Technician
- Medicines Reconciliation (or working towards)
Desirable
- Medicines Management Qualification (local or national)
- Patient Consultation Skills Accreditation
- CMMPT or willingness to undertake
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as a pharmacy technician
- Reflection and CPD
Desirable
- Supervision of staff
- Hospital pharmacy
Qualifications
Essential
- B-Tech in Pharmaceutical Science or equivalent
- Registered pharmacy technician with the GPhC
- Nationally recognised Accredited Checking Technician
- Medicines Reconciliation (or working towards)
Desirable
- Medicines Management Qualification (local or national)
- Patient Consultation Skills Accreditation
- CMMPT or willingness to undertake
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)
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Community Physiotherapist - Ipswich West
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 432-HR807-26
Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a Community Physiotherapist to join our team is available within the Ipswich West Community Team.
The position is full time, fixed term until 31.5.27
You should be an experienced Band 6 Physiotherapist who is passionate, committed, innovative, enthusiastic and highly motivate to delivering high quality care within patient's homes.
We are fortunate enough to be co-located with our nursing, social care colleagues and the out of hours REACT, admission prevention and discharge to assess teams.
This is an opportunity to work within a knowledgeable experienced team and wider MDT. You should be flexible, motivated and willing to work within a changing environment. We will provide support through in-service training and professional forums, Mandatory training, 1:1 and personal development meetings as well as clinical rolling skills training via the practice development facilitators. We facilitate students on training and have close working relationships with neighbouring community teams in Health and Social Care.
Internal applicants will be offered on a secondment basis only.
Previous applicants need not apply.
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Main duties of the job
We are committed to patient centred care in the right place, at the right time and provide a comprehensive supervision and training programme with career progression opportunities within the clinical and managerial fields.
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.
Main Responsibilities:
- To provide high standard patient care in hospital settings and patients homes
- To ensure a more seamless flow for patient care between hospital and community settings, enabling patients to be cared for in their own home environment
- To provide supervision and support to more junior staff
- To triage referrals to the community 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 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 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 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
9 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-HR807-26
Job locations
5 Constantine House
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
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- In-depth knowledge of working within the NHS
- Able to demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills
- Must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle or viable alternative
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting.
- Advanced observational & reporting skills
Desirable
- Evidence of previous community experience
- Able to demonstrate the management of complex casework
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or 1st Level degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
- Current HCPC registration
- Clinical educators course within the first year
Person Specification
Skills/Experience
Essential
- Knowledge of additional specialist areas through in-house training & short courses
- In-depth knowledge of working within the NHS
- Able to demonstrate good IT and standard keyboard skills
- Must hold a full valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle or viable alternative
- Documented evidence of continuing professional development.
- Post registration experience in a relevant clinical setting.
- Advanced observational & reporting skills
Desirable
- Evidence of previous community experience
- Able to demonstrate the management of complex casework
Qualification
Essential
- Diploma or 1st Level degree in Physiotherapy (or equivalent)
- Current HCPC registration
- Clinical educators course within the first year
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
5 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
5 Constantine House
Ipswich
IP1 2DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Assistant Management Accountant
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 432-HR791-26
Job summary
Are you ready to take the next step in your NHS finance career? We are looking for a motivatedBand 3 Assistant Management Accountantto join ourSpecialist Corporate, Income & Costing Team. Our team is recognised for its expertise, collaborative culture and commitment to excellence across all areas of NHS finance. This role offers a unique opportunity to broaden your experience and develop professionally within a supportive, forward-thinking environment. What you'll gain You will work across a diverse portfolio, supporting management accounts, income and costing processes. This exposure will deepen your understanding of Trust-wide finance and strengthen your prospects for future progression. You'll be encouraged to build your skills, take ownership of tasks, and contribute to meaningful work that directly supports patient care and organisational strategy. If you're enthusiastic, ambitious and ready to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
About the team The Specialist Corporate, Income & Costing Team leads on several high-profile areas, including:
- Trust income management
- Trust costing and statutory returns
- External grant-funded projects
- Medical Doctor Degree Apprenticeship programme - the only Trust-run programme of its kind nationally
- Tendring 100 Apprenticeships - supporting local employment and skills development
- AI development and research initiatives
- Outreach programmes: schools, work experience, careers fairs, NextMedic, NextAHP, NextMidwife
- Employer Provider Apprenticeships - supporting over 600 ESNEFT staff, recently rated"Good"by Ofsted
- Partnerships with local schools, universities and colleges to attract, train and retain future NHS talent
- Build a strong foundation in NHS finance
- Work with a passionate, innovative and supportive team
- Gain experience across income, costing, strategy, research and education
- Contribute to programmes that make a real difference to staff, patients and the wider community
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
11 September 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-HR791-26
Job locations
Ipswich/Colchester Hospital
Ipswich/Colchester
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
- Educated to GCSE or A Level (incl GCSE Maths and English) or equivalent
Desirable
- Studying for a Full Professional Qualification
- AAT Intermediate level or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Use of computerised systems
Desirable
- Management accounts experience
- Awareness of Current NHS Trust financial regime in relation to Financial Management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- The Ability to analyse and interpret basic performance and financial information
- IT skills, particularly with Excel
- The ability to communicate effectively with a varied range of people and professionals
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE or A Level (incl GCSE Maths and English) or equivalent
Desirable
- Studying for a Full Professional Qualification
- AAT Intermediate level or equivalent experience
Experience
Essential
- Use of computerised systems
Desirable
- Management accounts experience
- Awareness of Current NHS Trust financial regime in relation to Financial Management
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- The Ability to analyse and interpret basic performance and financial information
- IT skills, particularly with Excel
- The ability to communicate effectively with a varied range of people and professionals
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
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/Colchester Hospital
Ipswich/Colchester
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/Colchester Hospital
Ipswich/Colchester
IP4 5PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Clinical Application Analyst
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 432-HR782-26
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Clinical Application Analyst with experience in Diagnostic Radiology to join our Clinical Applications Team.
This is an excellent opportunity for staff with strong application knowledge who want to take on specialist-level responsibilities, lead improvement activity and support the development of our digital capability across the Trust.
- Need to be HCPC registered Diagnostic Radiographer
- Provide second-line and specialist support for designated clinical and business applications
- Lead investigations into complex or recurring issues and coordinate supplier escalations
- Could have a clinical background but is looking for a different career path
- Or, has specialist experience supporting digital or clinical systems
- Understands configuration, change control, testing and incident/problem management
- Communicates complex concepts clearly to clinical and non-clinical users
- Has strong analytical, problem-solving and workflow-mapping skills
- Can work autonomously, prioritise effectively and contribute to sprint delivery
- Experience with Epic or other enterprise-level clinical applications is desirable. Full training and CPD opportunities will be provided.
Main duties of the job
- You will act as the specialist subject matter expert for PACS, RIS and Epic Radiant/Lumens, providing advanced support, configuration expertise and workflow optimisation to ensure systems operate safely, reliably and efficiently.
- As a HCPC Registered Diagnostic Radiographer, the postholder will utilise their clinical expertise and knowledge of diagnostic imaging workflows to support service development, digital transformation and optimisation of imaging applications.
- The role involves providing specialist technical and user support, participating in application upgrades and enhancements, leading complex problem resolution, supporting clinical safety activities and contributing to service improvement initiatives.
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Details
Date posted
11 September 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-HR782-26
Job locations
Ipswich/Colchester Hospital
Ipswich/Colchester
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 in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registered Diagnostic Radiographer
Desirable
- Epic Accreditation (Radiant and/or Lumens).
- PACS Administration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a Radiology department
- Experience supporting PACS and/or RIS systems
- Experience supporting clinical applications and digital workflows
Desirable
- Workflow mapping and optimisation
- Epic Radiant and Lumens experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Radiology and imaging workflows
- Knowledge of PACS and RIS systems
- Knowledge of DICOM and HL7 standards
- Understanding of Epic Radiant and Lumens functionality
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS national digital programmes
- Understanding of interoperability and integration principles
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree in Diagnostic Radiography or equivalent
- HCPC Registered Diagnostic Radiographer
Desirable
- Epic Accreditation (Radiant and/or Lumens).
- PACS Administration qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within a Radiology department
- Experience supporting PACS and/or RIS systems
- Experience supporting clinical applications and digital workflows
Desirable
- Workflow mapping and optimisation
- Epic Radiant and Lumens experience
Knowledge
Essential
- Detailed knowledge of Radiology and imaging workflows
- Knowledge of PACS and RIS systems
- Knowledge of DICOM and HL7 standards
- Understanding of Epic Radiant and Lumens functionality
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS national digital programmes
- Understanding of interoperability and integration principles
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/Colchester Hospital
Ipswich/Colchester
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/Colchester Hospital
Ipswich/Colchester
IP4 5PD
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Service Manager- Maternity
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 432-HR780-26
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our operational management team within Maternity Services at ESNEFT as a Service Manager. This post is cross-site.
This role is ideal for a dynamic individual looking to expand their knowledge and leadership experience within the NHS.
Working with a team of dedicated healthcare professionals to deliver our service, you will be able to develop your operational and management skills in a supportive and innovative atmosphere. This role plays a major role in the continuing development of service delivery for the benefit of our patients where care and compassion are central to everything we do.
If you have an interest in developing your operational leadership skills as well as welcoming service development and innovation then we are very interested in hearing from you.
Main duties of the job
In conjunction with the General Manager, to provide operational management support to the services within the designated departments/ services of responsibility, within the Division. This will be undertaken jointly with the respective Clinical Service Directors and the Head of Operations for the Division
In conjunction with the General Manager to manage all aspects of operational delivery within the relevant clinical specialties of East Suffolk & North East Essex Foundation Trust to agreed quality standards and within the resource and income base available, to support the Trust's development as a clinically led organisation.
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
11 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-HR780-26
Job locations
Colchester/Ipswich Hospital
Cross Site
Colchester /Ipswich
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level of equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Post graduate diploma in Management or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge and skills to Masters level through relevant experience or qualification
Desirable
- Health service management qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of managing clinical services
- NHS budget management experience
- Project or Change management
- Experience of leading on projects involving multidisciplinary staff in order to improve service delivery / performance
- Proven experience in any of the following: NHS waiting list management ;Administration management ; Customer Care; Staff supervision; Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams; Portal User
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level of equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Post graduate diploma in Management or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge and skills to Masters level through relevant experience or qualification
Desirable
- Health service management qualification or equivalent experience.
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of managing clinical services
- NHS budget management experience
- Project or Change management
- Experience of leading on projects involving multidisciplinary staff in order to improve service delivery / performance
- Proven experience in any of the following: NHS waiting list management ;Administration management ; Customer Care; Staff supervision; Experience of working with multi-disciplinary teams; Portal User
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/Ipswich Hospital
Cross Site
Colchester /Ipswich
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/Ipswich Hospital
Cross Site
Colchester /Ipswich
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Infant feeding Support Worker
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 432-HR798-26
Job summary
Are you passionate about breastfeeding and supporting close families and their babies? Are you enthusiastic about working with others to provide feeding support over the first few weeks of life?
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Ipswich hospital, ESNEFT to join the Maternity Infant Feeding Team as a Band 3 Support Worker provide infant feeding advice and support to families with newborn babies, to help them get their feeding journey off to the best start and continuing to provide ongoing support in the early postnatal period.
This is a full-time position, but job share will be considered for the right candidate.
The advert might close earlier if sufficient amount applications received.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Infant Feeding Lead in planning, implementation and maintenance of UNICEF baby Friendly Initiative (BFI) standards.
The post holder will have working knowledge of clinical and public health guidelines relevant to local and national breastfeeding agendas.
To meet the needs of the Trust with regard to Induction, mandatory and statutory training
To meet the direct and indirect care needs of patients under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Midwife.
To ensure high standards of patient care at all times, in line with Trust policies and guidelines
To work as an effective member of the midwifery and wider multi-professional healthcare team.
To work within the boundaries of the role of the MSW supporting more junior colleagues as required and refer to the Registered Midwife as appropriate.
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
11 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-HR798-26
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 and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (Health & Social Care) or equivalent
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further study
Experience
Essential
- Proven previous experience in supporting breastfeeding within a health or community setting.
- Tongue-tie recognition and management.
- Lone working in the community setting.
- Confident and competent in producing, evaluating and completing a feeding plan.
- Experience discussing and demonstrating responsive bottle feeding.
Desirable
- Experience within an acute setting
- Experience running groups.
- Experience in mentoring / supervising staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate an awareness of benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby in line with UNICEF BFI standards.
Desirable
- Understanding of risk management, health and safety issues, including safe manual handling.
Person Specification
Qualification
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (Health & Social Care) or equivalent
Desirable
- Willingness to undertake further study
Experience
Essential
- Proven previous experience in supporting breastfeeding within a health or community setting.
- Tongue-tie recognition and management.
- Lone working in the community setting.
- Confident and competent in producing, evaluating and completing a feeding plan.
- Experience discussing and demonstrating responsive bottle feeding.
Desirable
- Experience within an acute setting
- Experience running groups.
- Experience in mentoring / supervising staff.
Knowledge
Essential
- Can demonstrate an awareness of benefits of breastfeeding for both mother and baby in line with UNICEF BFI standards.
Desirable
- Understanding of risk management, health and safety issues, including safe manual handling.
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
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)
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Senior Registered Nurse - REACT
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 432-HR783-26
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has risen for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our Reactive Emergency Assessment Community Team (REACT) as a Senior Registered Nurse. The REACT team is a multi-disciplinary integrated community service within ESNEFT incorporating OPAT (Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotics Therapy), OOHs (Out of Hours) and Virtual Ward pathways patients.
Our team delivers excellent patient focused care to patients in the East Suffolk community. Could you be a valued key member of our team? We will offer an individually tailored induction, training and support for the successful candidate.
The role involves travelling throughout East Suffolk delivering acute care in patient's home as a part of REACT nursing team, both during core hours and out of hours. The post holder will be working in an internal rotation. The successful candidate will be expected to work a mixture of shifts that include the following: 11-11 triage shifts, early (0800-1600), late (1500-2300), twilight (1800-2300) and night shifts (2230-0830) including weekends and bank holidays as the service requires. During out of hours between 18:00-8:00 the Nurse will be accompanied with a Health Care Assistant. Pool cars are accessible for staff to use and it is essential that post holder has valid driving licence.
Main duties of the job
In this role, during the core hours, teams' main responsibilities include working in partnership with the OPAT (Outpatient Parental Antibiotic Therapy) to administer intravenous antibiotics via PICC line or cannula for patients receiving antibiotics in community. Core hours will also include assessment and delivery of care to patients in crisis to allow admission prevention. During the out hours main responsibilities include routine and emergency response to wound care, catheter care for all types of catheters, diabetic care, End of Life care, Anticoagulant medication, Pressure Area care, Venepuncture and Sub cut Fluids in order to ensure 24 hours Nursing care cover in community. You would be liaising with District nursing service to ensure continuity of care and another community services where needed.
The role will also include being the shifts team lead, triaging and co-ordinating case load, scheduling visits, carrying out appraisals and clinical supervision for more junior staff. Part of this role is also to support senior management in daily running of the team and promoting change. The successful applicant should be motivated, flexible and committed to working in a changing environment.
We are committed to supporting you in your professional development ensuring you have opportunities to attend appropriate training to support you to reach your potential.
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 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, Part-time
Reference number
432-HR783-26
Job locations
Constantine House
Constantine Road
Ipswich
IP1 2DA
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 leading teams
- Clinical expertise
- Coaching/Mentoring
- Managing change
- Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
- Previous acute, primary care or community experience
- Triage experience
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6
- Evidence of involvement in research and audit
- Evidence of teaching/assessing
- Interviewing recruitment skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse First Level
- Post registration qualification relevant to area up to post graduate diploma level
Desirable
- Nursing / Management degree
- Willingness to undertake further academic study
- NVQ assessors qualification
- Leadership modules/ course undertaken
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound evidence of clinical ability
- Articulates understanding role of Band 6
- Articulates understanding role of Band 6, prioritising clinical issues, & managing clinical risk
- Provides evidence of ability to make changes in nursing practice
- Ability to recognise a deteriorating patient and escalate the patient to the relevant professionals/ agencies/ services in a timely manner.
- Good knowledge and understanding of diabetes management
- Good knowledge and understanding of End of Life Care/ management
Desirable
- Sickness absence management
- Rota management
- Knowledge of the different teams/ services within REACT
- Knowledge and understanding of the 2 hour urgent community response (UCR)
- Knowledge of community databases such as EPIC
- Able to request and translate blood results
- Ability to undertake audits
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience leading teams
- Clinical expertise
- Coaching/Mentoring
- Managing change
- Evidence of managing and improving the patient experience
- Previous acute, primary care or community experience
- Triage experience
Desirable
- Previous experience at Band 6
- Evidence of involvement in research and audit
- Evidence of teaching/assessing
- Interviewing recruitment skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse First Level
- Post registration qualification relevant to area up to post graduate diploma level
Desirable
- Nursing / Management degree
- Willingness to undertake further academic study
- NVQ assessors qualification
- Leadership modules/ course undertaken
Knowledge
Essential
- Sound evidence of clinical ability
- Articulates understanding role of Band 6
- Articulates understanding role of Band 6, prioritising clinical issues, & managing clinical risk
- Provides evidence of ability to make changes in nursing practice
- Ability to recognise a deteriorating patient and escalate the patient to the relevant professionals/ agencies/ services in a timely manner.
- Good knowledge and understanding of diabetes management
- Good knowledge and understanding of End of Life Care/ management
Desirable
- Sickness absence management
- Rota management
- Knowledge of the different teams/ services within REACT
- Knowledge and understanding of the 2 hour urgent community response (UCR)
- Knowledge of community databases such as EPIC
- Able to request and translate blood results
- Ability to undertake audits
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
Constantine Road
Ipswich
IP1 2DA
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
Constantine Road
Ipswich
IP1 2DA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Pathology Service Desk Call Analyst
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 432-HR762-26
Job summary
We are looking for a Pathology Service Desk Analyst to join our Pathology service desk team on fixed term contract until 31st October 2027.
You can join our team to deliver innovative, high-performing pathology services that is focused on our service users and delivers high quality and fully compliant services. We are in the unique position of providing a dedicated Pathology team with the aim of producing a highly skilled workforce through the provision of continued training and development for our staff
In this role you will be expected to:
- Provide an efficient and courteous first line support service to a range of Healthcare professionals, patients and service users across the Pathology and NHS service
- Provide support for Pathology IT systems and applications, managing and escalating incidents in accordance with Service Level Agreements in conjunction with Trust support staff and third party support organisation
- Demonstrate best practice in Service Desk operation
- Ensure training and development needs detailed in your personal development plan are followed up and the effectiveness of the acquired training and development evaluated in terms of self, patient and service
- Review calls and identify personal and professional development opportunities that are consistent with excellent customer service
Internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only. This will need to be discussed with your current line manager
Main duties of the job
- Maintain up to date technical knowledge of operating systems and applications
- To process service requests from user
- To undertake general administration duties
- To respond to emails sent to the Service Desk generic mailbox as set out by the Customer Service Desk Manager
- Develop an understanding of the Pathology IT applications in order to be able to advise users on any problems encountered, including understanding the functions within the service
- A wide range of customers and clinical colleagues may need to be communicated to regarding sensitive and complex
- Calls and incidents are to be resolved in a timely manner as set out within the SLAs and escalate as appropriate
- Use own initiative to prioritise workload and monitor own incoming call traffic (calls waiting/dashboard)
- Initial line support, receiving calls and emails, acts as first line customer liaison
- Booking blood tests for patients and clinicians on their behalf via the telephone
- Recording and tracking incidents and complaints
- Initial investigation of incidents
- Closing Incidents and Customer Service Requests once agreement with the individual
- Test results are to be provided via various (LIMS) Laboratory Management information systems
- Where possible customer service desk staff should provide the appropriate information to callers seeking clinical advice or test information as requested
- Where possible shift absences will require suitable shift cover
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 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-HR762-26
Job locations
Colchester Hospital
Colchester
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven customer support helpdesk/Service Desk experience
- Proven experience supporting a wide range of systems
- Problem solving/troubleshooting
- Proven experience of working in a customer facing role
- Experience working in a busy team-based area
- Experience of using IT packages including Microsoft office and emails
- Concise and accurate data entry experience
Desirable
- Proven NHS Support experience
- Experience of working within a Pathology setting
- Experience working with electronic or paper patient records
- Experience of call handling or working on a helpdesk
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs at Grade C/4, or equivalent, including Mathematics and English
- NVQ 2 or equivalent in Business Administration/Customer Service
Desirable
- Higher National Certificate
- Typing/ICT qualification, eg, ECDL advanced level qualified or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven customer support helpdesk/Service Desk experience
- Proven experience supporting a wide range of systems
- Problem solving/troubleshooting
- Proven experience of working in a customer facing role
- Experience working in a busy team-based area
- Experience of using IT packages including Microsoft office and emails
- Concise and accurate data entry experience
Desirable
- Proven NHS Support experience
- Experience of working within a Pathology setting
- Experience working with electronic or paper patient records
- Experience of call handling or working on a helpdesk
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs at Grade C/4, or equivalent, including Mathematics and English
- NVQ 2 or equivalent in Business Administration/Customer Service
Desirable
- Higher National Certificate
- Typing/ICT qualification, eg, ECDL advanced level qualified or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester Hospital
Colchester
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester Hospital
Colchester
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Call Analyst - Care Coordination Centre
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 432-HR770-26
Job summary
Are you able to self motivate and work under pressure?Would you like a mixture of home and office working ?Are passionate about patient care ?If you can answer yes to all of these then we would like to hear from you.
The Care Coordination Centre (CCC) is the single point of access for patients that need care in the community. Operational 24 hours per day, 7 days per week we are the referral route for both East and West Suffolk based patients.
The Care Coordination Centre has established itself as the starting point for many specialist services as their dedicated referral route and is expanding all the time.
If you are looking for a new or change of career. Are passionate about customer service and patient care this could be the role for you. If you are a good communicator, self motivated, organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
This is a permanent Full time position 37.5 hours per weekWeekend working and early evening working is part of the positionSustainable Home internet is required to support remote working when applicable
Main duties of the job
- Receiving and processing all forms of communication into the Care Co-ordination Centre, in a timely fashion to support effective delivery of patient care
- Responsible for entering the registration data into appropriate IT systems and the co-ordination of patients' treatment.
- Perform secretarial duties and clinical administrative duties for appointment clinics as well as community clinical staff visits.
- Facilitate the scheduling of patient visits in accordance with agreed prioritisation rules
- Ensure the allocation of referrals to the appropriate teams/specialties.
- Act as first point of contact with patients, public and referrers to support service delivery and respond to concerns.
- Support the signposting of patients/public and referring clinicians to other services where appropriate.
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you.
Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Details
Date posted
09 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-HR770-26
Job locations
Constantine House
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
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent level
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working with patients, general public and/or clinical staff supporting service delivery
- Working knowledge of Microsoft word and excel packages
- Demonstrable expertise in using IT systems and hardware, and communications devices
- Experience of working within an administrative role responding to conflicting demands and priorities
Desirable
- Experience of working within a non-scripted call handling environment as a call analyst
- Working knowledge of System 1 and other specialist software packages
- Team Player - excellent at achieving results with others
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal - able to take and record information at all levels including health professionals, patients, and general public
- Knowledge of the NHS functions, and how it operates
- Knowledge of Information Governance and confidentiality
- Safety Focus - ensures a focus on personal safety during their routine working day and within their environment
Desirable
- Decision-making considering wider impact
- Flexibility - successfully adapts to changing demands and conditions
- Knowledge of NHS Community Services
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent
- Educated to GCSE or equivalent level
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience of working with patients, general public and/or clinical staff supporting service delivery
- Working knowledge of Microsoft word and excel packages
- Demonstrable expertise in using IT systems and hardware, and communications devices
- Experience of working within an administrative role responding to conflicting demands and priorities
Desirable
- Experience of working within a non-scripted call handling environment as a call analyst
- Working knowledge of System 1 and other specialist software packages
- Team Player - excellent at achieving results with others
Knowledge
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal - able to take and record information at all levels including health professionals, patients, and general public
- Knowledge of the NHS functions, and how it operates
- Knowledge of Information Governance and confidentiality
- Safety Focus - ensures a focus on personal safety during their routine working day and within their environment
Desirable
- Decision-making considering wider impact
- Flexibility - successfully adapts to changing demands and conditions
- Knowledge of NHS Community Services
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
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
Constantine Road
Ipswich
IP1 2DH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Discharge Lounge
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 432-HR765-26
Job summary
Do you want to be part of a team who have an excellent reputation for delivering a high standard of care with innovative working in a rapidly changing environment?
Opportunities have arisen within the Discharge Lounge at Colchester Hospital for highly motivated Senior Healthcare Support Workers to join the team.
If you have excellent communication skills and a professional manner, then come and join our team in delivering high quality care.
Experience in the health care setting as well as having a NHS Care Certificate is essential.
If you like a challenge, are able to work at a very fast pace, enjoy working with a multi-disciplinary team and can give our patients the dignified care they deserve then this could be the job for you.
Please note this post may close before the stated closing date if we receive sufficient applications.
Main duties of the job
- To meet the direct and indirect care needs of patients under the delegation and supervision of a Registered Nurse
- To ensure high standards of patient care at all times, in line with Trust policies and guidelines.
- To work as an effective member of the nursing and wider multi-professional healthcare team.
- To work within the boundaries of the role of the Senior Healthcare Support Worker and refer to the Registered Nurse as appropriate.
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 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
432-HR765-26
Job locations
Colchester General Hospital
Colchester
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NHS Care certificate achieved or equivalent
- Evidence of completed competencies as part of a professional portfolio
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of functional skills or willingness to undertake
- Willingness to undertake further study
Experience
Essential
- Proven previous experience in a acute health setting
Desirable
- Experience within discharge lounge setting
Knowledge and Skills
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NHS Care certificate achieved or equivalent
- Evidence of completed competencies as part of a professional portfolio
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- Evidence of functional skills or willingness to undertake
- Willingness to undertake further study
Experience
Essential
- Proven previous experience in a acute health setting
Desirable
- Experience within discharge lounge setting
Knowledge and Skills
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.
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 General Hospital
Colchester
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Colchester General Hospital
Colchester
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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Operational Coordinator - Women's Services
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust View all jobs
Posted 1 month(s) ago
Reference: 432-HR776-26
Job summary
Are you an organised, proactive problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment? Do you want a role where your work genuinely makes a difference to women every single day?
We're looking for an Operational Coordinator to join our Gynaecology and Maternity Services at Colchester Hospital. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key operational role within a supportive, multidisciplinary service at the heart of patient care.
As an Operational Coordinator, you'll be central to the smooth and safe running of our Gynaecology and Maternity services. Working closely with clinical teams, managers, and support services, you'll help coordinate day-to-day operations, manage patient flow, and respond effectively to the changing demands of a busy service.
You'll be a calm, confident presence who can prioritise, communicate clearly, and keep services running efficiently -- even when things get busy.
Main duties of the job
Coordinating daily operational activity across Gynaecology and Maternity services including managing a large team of administrators.
Supporting patient flow, capacity management, and escalation processes
Liaising with midwives, clinicians, ward teams, and corporate services
Monitoring staffing levels and supporting safe workforce deployment
Using data and systems to support effective decision-making
Contributing to service improvement and quality initiatives
What we're looking for
Experience in an operational, administrative, or coordination role (NHS or healthcare experience desirable)
Strong organisational and time-management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to change
Confidence working with data, systems, and multiple stakeholders
A genuine commitment to delivering high-quality patient care
About us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services.
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
We are investing in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This digital transformation will bring what's widely regarded as the world's best EPR system to ESNEFT, transforming life in hospital for staff and patients.
Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A
Details
Date posted
09 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-HR776-26
Job locations
Colchester
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oManagement/Business/Administration degree or proven management experience at equivalent level.
- oLeadership courses/ qualification or commitment to work towards
Desirable
- oPrince 2 or project management course
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience of managing staff.
- oProven ability to achieve objectives.
- oWorking to short time scales and meeting deadlines.
- oWorking in a multidisciplinary environment.
- oDealing with patients and handling difficult situations.
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of managing staff within the NHS.
- oPrevious medical secretary experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- oWider knowledge of DOH and NHS
- oKnowledge of performance management
- oKnowledge and expertise in all Microsoft applications.
Desirable
- oNHS IT systems
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oManagement/Business/Administration degree or proven management experience at equivalent level.
- oLeadership courses/ qualification or commitment to work towards
Desirable
- oPrince 2 or project management course
Experience
Essential
- oPrevious experience of managing staff.
- oProven ability to achieve objectives.
- oWorking to short time scales and meeting deadlines.
- oWorking in a multidisciplinary environment.
- oDealing with patients and handling difficult situations.
Desirable
- oPrevious experience of managing staff within the NHS.
- oPrevious medical secretary experience.
Knowledge
Essential
- oWider knowledge of DOH and NHS
- oKnowledge of performance management
- oKnowledge and expertise in all Microsoft applications.
Desirable
- oNHS IT systems
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
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
Turner Road
Colchester
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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