Job summary

We are looking for an experienced, motivated clinician to join our team. You will be a registered Occupational Therapist with demonstrable expertise in goal focused rehabilitation, supporting patients to become experts in their own care and to remain in their own homes. It is expected that you will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with a variety of service users of different age groups, have good self-management skills and an ability to prioritize your case load. You should ideally have experience of working in a variety of clinical settings with knowledge of the challenges of community working. It is essential that you are a car driver with access to a vehicle for work as you will be expected to travel across the North East Essex area.

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES OF THE JOB: The key objectives for this post are to provide goal focused rehabilitation, supporting patients to become experts in their own care and to remain in their own homes by providing holistic assessments and interventions for this care group. As a Specialist Occupational Therapist, you will have opportunity to undertake a leadership role in planning, coordinating, delivering and evaluating the rehabilitation provided and be responsible for the supervision of junior staff and students. You will be able to demonstrate the ability to build networks and relationships over a number of sites and different clinical teams. You will embrace innovation and integrated working and will be committed to delivering excellence in care alongside other OTs, Physiotherapists, Associate Practitioners and Assistant Practitioners. For further information about this role please contact: Julie Burrows - [email protected]

About us

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the IP3 Community Team for a 1 year fixed term full timeSenior Community Nurse. We are seeking a caring and motivated nurse to join our professional and dynamic IP3 Community Nursing Team, led by a band 7 nurse lead. You will have the opportunity to work alongside a band 7 nurse lead and two other band 6 senior nurses to manage a caseload of community patients and a team of band 3- 5 clinical staff. This is a Fixed term role until 1st September 2027. Experience of palliative care, wound management, venepuncture and catheter management will be an advantage. Although you will be supported in the teams with a comprehensive tailored induction dependant on experience. We offer a variety of training to gain additional skills and maintain clinical knowledge. You will be using a wide range of nursing skills and will need to be confident in their assessment and in their ability to provide safe, effective treatments in a community setting. Integrated Neighbourhood Teams consist of Nurses, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Generic Workers, Assistant Practitioners, Social Workers, and Independent Wellbeing Practitioners. The teams provide holistic assessments and treatments for patients in their own homes, whilst reducing hospital admissions and supporting timely discharges

Main duties of the job

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

About us

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

11 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

NDD-000262

Job locations

Constantine House

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 2DH

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main duties of the job

• To provide clinical and supervisory leadership to junior staff and students within the team
• To be responsible for the day-to-day planning and delivery of the nursing service within the community healthcare team
• To manage a caseload of patients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions with the patient at the centre
• To provide specialist nursing input into planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within the team

For further information about this role please contact:

Hollie Rackham - [email protected]

Working at ESNEFT

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.

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on sponsorship we are unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold. Full guidance on sponsorship can be found Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Notes

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

In line with AfC Terms and Conditions new entrants to NHS will commence on the entry level of the salary

If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.

Job description Job responsibilities Main duties of the job To provide clinical and supervisory leadership to junior staff and students within the team To be responsible for the day-to-day planning and delivery of the nursing service within the community healthcare team To manage a caseload of patients with multiple and complex needs, using evidence based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate interventions with the patient at the centre To provide specialist nursing input into planning, development and evaluation of clinical services within the team For further information about this role please contact: Hollie Rackham - [email protected] Working at ESNEFT 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. Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on sponsorship we are unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold. Full guidance on sponsorship can be found Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK Notes Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended. In line with AfC Terms and Conditions new entrants to NHS will commence on the entry level of the salary If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse level 1
• Assessor/mentorship preparation; ENB 998 or equivalent
• Current NMC registration
• Evidence of continuing professional development
• Experience of working within an NHS community service
• Must have a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle or viable alternative

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• Evidence of working at the relevant level within the community setting
• Management of complex patients

Desirable

• Cannulation / IV Therapy administration

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse level 1 Assessor/mentorship preparation; ENB 998 or equivalent Current NMC registration Evidence of continuing professional development Experience of working within an NHS community service Must have a full and valid driving licence and have access to a vehicle or viable alternative Desirable Independent/supplementary prescribing qualification Consultation skills Coaching skills Additional leadership qualification Leg ulcer management qualification District Nurse qualification Experience Essential Evidence of working at the relevant level within the community setting Management of complex patients Desirable Cannulation / IV Therapy administration

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Constantine House

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Constantine House

Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 2DH

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

We have exciting opportunities for experienced Occupational Therapists to join our teams at ESNEFT on a short term contracts from now to 31st March 2027 and one contract until 13th April 2027. The posts are across our Stroke, Care of the Elderly and Band 6 OT rotation. If you have experience in Frailty, General Medical or are experienced at selecting, administering cognitive assessments and appropriate treatment plans, completing functional assessments such as washing/dressing and kitchen assessments it would be great to hear from you. If you have any questions or queries about the role, please call and we will be happy to discuss these with you. Please contact Julie Burrows Medical OT Team Lead [email protected] or Alex Cantwell Stroke OT Team Lead [email protected]

Main duties of the job

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

About us

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Computer Validation Team working in close conjunction with the laboratories across both Ipswich and Colchester sites and all pathology disciplines.

This role would suit staff currently working in either pathology or hospital IT department, with experience of pathology computer systems, or other hospital staff with knowledge of IT and/or pathology.

Our vision is to deliver innovative, high-performing pathology that is focused on our customers and delivers high quality and fully compliant services. Our partnership is clinically led and designed to achieve the benefits of scale that can be achieved by both hospitals working together, while remaining close enough to our customers to meet their needs and support the excellent clinical care provided by our hospitals.

We are committed to attracting and retaining the best pathology staff and if you want to work with us to develop your own career and help us achieve our vision then we would like to hear from you.

This role requires you to travel across Colchester and Ipswich Hospitals with an element of working from home.

This post is until 31st October 2027, internal applicants currently employed by ESNEFT will be offered on a secondment basis only which will need to be discussed with your line manager

Main duties of the job

• Assist with pathology based computer system validation, as directed and supervised by the validation lead.
• Work closely with the validation team to ensure timely completion of the process.
• Work closely with the laboratory staff while carrying out validation testing.
• Report any non-conformities in a timely manner to the lead tester.
• Work closely with Quality Managers in achieving internal audits which meet relevant statutory requirements e.g. UKAS.
• Undertake/assist in internal audits under the direction of appropriate Quality Managers.
• Promote a culture of quality improvement and clinical safety within the Trust, building a community of practice of frontline staff with improvement skills, confidence and expertise.

About us

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 4

Salary

£28,392 to £31,157 a year

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

10 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

NDD-000215

Job locations

Colchester Hospital

Colchester

Essex

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

East Suffolk & North Essex Nhs Foundation Trust

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further information about this role please contact:

Nic Pietrantonio, Deputy Pathology CSV Lead, [email protected]

Interview date: 20th November

Working at ESNEFT

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.

Sponsorship Eligibility

To comply with UK Government regulations on sponsorship we are unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold. Full guidance on sponsorship can be found Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Notes

Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.

In line with AfC Terms and Conditions new entrants to NHS will commence on the entry level of the salary

If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.

Job description Job responsibilities For further information about this role please contact: Nic Pietrantonio, Deputy Pathology CSV Lead, [email protected] Interview date: 20th November Working at ESNEFT 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. Sponsorship Eligibility To comply with UK Government regulations on sponsorship we are unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold. Full guidance on sponsorship can be found Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK Notes Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended. In line with AfC Terms and Conditions new entrants to NHS will commence on the entry level of the salary If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Education to A level or equivalent

Desirable

• Foundation degree or equivalent in either IT or science fields

Experience

Essential

• Experience of Pathology IT systems
• Experience of Quality Management Systems

Desirable

• Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS
• Previous experience of undertaking audits

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Education to A level or equivalent Desirable Foundation degree or equivalent in either IT or science fields Experience Essential Experience of Pathology IT systems Experience of Quality Management Systems Desirable Previous relevant experience of working in the NHS Previous experience of undertaking 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.

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Colchester Hospital

Colchester

Essex

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

Essex

CO4 5JL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Deputy Sister with proven acute hospital experience to work within Gynaecology department. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic nurse with TOP service experience who is motivated and has a passion for delivering high quality care to join our small but friendly team. This is part time- 27 hours per week, fixed term/secondment post until September 2027

Main duties of the job

To effectively manage and develop a nursing team and provide professional and clinical leadership in the delivery of high quality, safe, cost effective care of patients, families and staff. To work with nurses and other identified team members (MDT) on a one to one/group basis to develop and enhance clinical skills and practice To deputise for the department sister to ensure appropriate senior cover at all times

About us

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Physiotherapist to work within our community rehabilitation inpatient services. This role is for a fixed term of 6 months, 37.5 hours per week. The role has been created to provide additional to support to our therapy teams in response to seasonal demand pressures. There are four East Suffolk Community rehabilitation sites, including Bluebird Lodge, Felixstowe Community Hospital, Aldeburgh Community Hospital and Avocet court care facility, as part of the wider ESNEFT Trust. One of these sites will be your base and you will be expected to work at others sites, depending on demand. You will work as part of the Therapy team, Including Therapy team leads, an Occupational Therapist, Therapy Assistant Practitioners and Generic Workers, to promote the discharge to assess pathways for in-patients. You will also work alongside the multidisciplinary team of Modern matron, Doctors, Nurses, Social Care workers and Ipswich Hospital transfer of care hub. We are looking for a Physiotherapist with commitment and enthusiasm, who has a passion to work as part of a team to progress patients rehabilitation goals and use a range of therapy interventions to facilitate timely and appropriate discharges.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training. Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it forms part of ESNEFTs core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect, to receive equitable and fair treatment in the implementation of Policies, procedures and in its practices and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established team of children's community nurses on a fixed term/secondment basis to cover maternity leave until 1st November 2027. We are a busy service with a diverse caseload working across North East Essex. We provide clinical interventions to children within their own homes 7 days per week.

We are looking for a confident innovative nurse to join our children's community nursing team. You will be required to work in conjunction with the Children's department at Colchester hospital whose aim is to facilitate early discharge and care closer to home.

You will need to be a flexible practitioner within the community setting, a good team player and be able to develop collaborative working relationships with other healthcare professionals, services and agencies.

The post holder will be responsible for a caseload of children delivering high quality patient care according to agreed standards which are set and monitored.

You will be offered opportunities to develop both clinically and professionally within a supportive environment and encouraged to participate in service developments. Clinical supervision and a supported induction period are provided

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for the management of their own caseload.

To provide the delivery of evidence based nursing care to children the community settings by providing clinical assessment, care planning, care delivery, care evaluation and clinical advice in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.

To develop planned programmes of care to promote health gains and maximise independence in all types of children within the community (for example, home, schools or other establishments) as required

Using autonomous judgement and liaising with the Matron and/ or multi-disciplinary professional as appropriate, manage children's health needs in accordance with clinical guidelines, using own clinical judgement to recognise acute exacerbations of illness and to initiate appropriate nursing interventions.

Using autonomous judgement and liaising with the Matron and/ or multi-disciplinary professional as appropriate, manage a changing caseload of children and identifying when the child's condition warrants discharge from the service.

To implement and evaluate evidence based training programmes for families, carers, other professionals and the multi disciplinary team.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

Main duties of the job

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

14 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

432-HR976-26

Job locations

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

• Wheelchair assessor course

Experience

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Knowledge

Essential

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

Desirable

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

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

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Ipswich Hospital

Heath Road

Ipswich

IP4 5PD

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job summary

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

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

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

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

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

Proposed Interview date: Tuesday, 27th October 2026

Main duties of the job

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

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

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

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

12 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

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

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

432-HR953-26

Job locations

Kennedy House

Kennedy Way

Clacton

CO15 4AB

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

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

Desirable

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

Skills

Essential

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

Experience

Essential

• Proven experience of working relevant to the care group

Desirable

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

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

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kennedy House

Kennedy Way

Clacton

CO15 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Kennedy House

Kennedy Way

Clacton

CO15 4AB

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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