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Elm Park Occupational Therapist Part Time - 23 hours Pay Rate - £16.50phr to £17.95phr- depending on experience Elm Park provides specialist multidisciplinary rehabilitation and neurological care for adults with acquired brain injury and complex neurological needs. Our approach addresses the physical, cognitive, communication, emotional and behavioural consequences of neurological injury or illness, with rehabilitation tailored to each person’s individual needs, abilities and goals. We support people to maximise independence, participate in everyday life and, where appropriate, progress towards greater independence and community living. In this role, you will play a key part in patient recovery, supporting the assessment and delivery of tailored treatment plans while ensuring dignity, respect, and high standards of care. • Develop and deliver personalised occupational therapy treatment plans to support patient recovery and wellbeing., • Assess patient needs, deliver individual and group therapy, and maintain accurate clinical records., • Support, supervise and mentor junior members of the occupational therapy team., • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring high standards of care and compliance., • Promote occupational therapy services and contribute to the development of the local service., • Build strong relationships with patients, families and carers, ensuring effective communication throughout rehabilitation. You can find additional information in the attached job description. Essential for the role : Candidates must be HCPC registered and hold a Diploma in Occupational Therapy or a relevant degree (including honours degree, postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma, or Master’s pre-registration qualification in Occupational Therapy) The following experience would be beneficial: Experience working in ABI/TBI service is beneficial We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us. • Contributory pension scheme, • Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and private healthcare, • Access to development opportunities, • Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel, • Leadership & management development, • Long service award, • Refer a friend bonuses Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified. Priory is the UK’s leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions – including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children’s mental health – and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader–Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process. Learn more about the accessibility support we offer _. For agency enquiries and applications, please view our legal statement _. All roles are subject to a successful disclosure at an appropriate level from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), Access NI or Disclosure Scotland. Priory will cover the cost of a DBS check.

Job Title \n Optometrist \n Location \n Colchester \n Employment Type \n Full time \n Contract Type \n Permanent \n Shift Pattern \n Work Shift: Days \n Hours per Week \n 40 \n Salary \n Competitive salary plus benefits \n Category \n Optical, Retail Healthcare \n Closing Date \n 8 January 2027 \n "Find your role” \n At Asda Opticians, there is nothing more important than the health and wellbeing of our customers, our priority is to always put them first by delivering high quality patient care and service. \n A typical day will involve completing eye examinations, contact lens and extended service examinations. You will be working alongside our Dispensing Optician Manager to support our colleagues with training, coaching and maintaining all our departmental standards. \n Due to our extended service contracts with the NHS, we're committed to delivering a wide range of care for the treatment and monitoring of eye conditions and will support you to gain any additional accreditations you may need to be able to deliver these services. \n At Asda, we are extremely passionate and committed to providing our Optometrists with all the training they will need to fulfil their role and enhance their skills. Not only do we have a fantastic CPD programme, but we also offer protected time to our Optometrists to complete further accreditations, funded by Asda. This ensures you have the full training package to meet the ever-changing eye care needs of our customers. It's all about developing and supporting you to reach your full potential. \n At Asda, we offer a range of professional development programmes. One optional opportunity for our GOC registered professionals is to supervise students — a rewarding way to support the next generation of optical professionals, while also enhancing your own skills and development. \n With in store, regional and home office teams you will be fully supported in all aspects of your role whether your query is clinical or service based there is always someone on hand to offer expert advice and support. \n Rota: \n Week 1 \n Monday - 09:00 - 18:00 \n Tuesday - 09:00 - 18:00 \n Wednesday - 09:00 - 18:00 \n Thursday - 09:00 - 18:00 \n Friday - 09:00 - 18:00 \n Week 2 \n Tuesday - 09:00 - 18:00 \n Wednesday - 09:00 - 18:00 \n Thursday - 09:00 - 18:00 \n Friday - 09:00 - 18:00 \n Saturday - 09:00 - 18:00 \n “Let's find out about you” \n We are seeking a dedicated Optometrist to join our dynamic team, committed to excellence in healthcare. We are looking for a skilled candidate who is eager to join us, contribute to our store's excellent service levels, and foster positive relationships within our team and the wider community. \n At Asda, it's all about the service and creating a memorable experience for our customers so you will be able use clinical skills and passion for your role to help achieve this. \n You'll be: \n\n • A fully qualified optometrist registered with the GOC\n, • A registered performer with your NHS area team or health board\n, • MECs or WECs accredited (or willing to gain accreditation within 12 months of joining Asda – funded and supported by us)\n, • On track to meet the statutory points requirement for CPD\n, • Able to use your skills and passion for the role to deliver a memorable customer experience\n, • Passionate about developing new patient services and shaping the culture of the department\n\n When applying to any of our Optical positions, you must be registered with the General Optical Council (GOC) for the relevant professional role type you have applied for. Along with this, you’ll be required to have evidence of Right To Work in the UK. \n Within the compliance process, we’ll ask you to provide evidence of being on the NHS performer list for the nation you wish to work in, along with providing 2 clinical references. If applying in Wales, we’ll ask you to provide evidence of your WECS accreditation & WGOS module accreditation. \n Everything you'll love \n You will also get an excellent benefits package including: \n\n • \n Discretionary company bonus \n • \n Company pension up to 7% matched \n • \n 15% colleague discount in store and online. \n • \n Free access to wellbeing services such as Stream, 24/7 virtual GP, counselling, health and dental cash plans and a 24/7 employee assistance helpline, alongside discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking, enhanced to theme parks and cinemas. \n • \n Your professional indemnity insurance \n • \n GOC fees paid \n • \n CET package \n • \n Flexible working patterns in accordance with 7 days opening \n • \n Asda Allies Inclusion Networks – helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated \n • \n Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments. \n\n We want all colleagues to be able to bring their best and true selves to work, every day. Simply put, we want our colleagues to be Proud to be Asda and proud to be themselves.

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment. We are seeking a Inclusive Support Practitioner to join our team. In this role you will provide an inclusive environment with dedicated support that enables learners with additional needs to fully access and engage with their learning activities, helping them to overcome barriers and achieve their maximum potential in their chosen course of study. Job title: Inclusive Support Practitioner Full Time and Part Time available (3,4 or 5 days a week) - We are urgently seeking someone available to work on Friday's. 36 weeks a year (Term Time Only) Colchester Campus Please note: Salary advertised is pro rata'd for 36 weeks a year 5 days a week, if you would be interested in anything less than 5 days, please reach out to our recruitment team at , who can provide you with a pro rata'd salary for your preferred working pattern. About the role: Provide in-person or virtual support to designated learners across various courses. This may include assisting with literacy and numeracy skills, helping learners maintain focus during sessions, breaking tasks into manageable steps, running 'out of class' group support sessions and supporting the management of disruptive or challenging behaviour. Work primarily under the guidance of a tutor to support learners, encourage their independence, and contribute to raising learners' expectations and achievements, by providing clear detailed feedback, regular reviews and monitoring the support level. Should have a good understanding of SPaG (spelling, punctuation, and grammar) to support learners by correcting their work (not assessing), while also helping to develop and challenge learners towards greater independence. Support learners' access to college by providing general mobility support as required. This includes assisting learners to move safely around the campus, supporting with wheelchair use. Maintain accurate and timely records of learner progress using college IT systems, including writing reports and reviewing Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) to monitor and support the needs and outcomes of a designated caseload of learners. Assist learners in the safe and proper use of ICT course-related equipment, assistive technology and providing necessary training and guidance. Essential Experience: A proven commitment to the idea of supporting others to achieve goals. A proven commitment to high standards of support and practice in a professional setting. An awareness of the purpose of learning support within education. Confident user of ICT including internet, e-mail, word, Microsoft Teams etc. An understanding and strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Essential Qualifications: Minimum Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics (or equivalent). Why join us? At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you. We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL. TPBN1_UKTJ

Zest Optical is launching its first Colchester store in Essex in January 2027, offering locum roles with regular days or block bookings. The role focuses on conducting sight tests, delivering patient care, and supporting a modern, community-minded optics concept from the outset. Zest Optical provides a warm, people-first environment, with an ambitious leadership team and opportunities as the business expands nationally. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Company: Company: Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust A Vacancy at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. We are inviting applications for a full time Consultant in ENT with a special interest in Head & Neck Surgery at Ipswich Hospital. The department fosters sub-specialist interest underpinned by some cross site working. The new post holder will be based at Ipswich Hospital and all elective sessions will be at Ipswich Hospital (base hospital) - a shared cross cover on call service provision is in place with Colchester Hospital (21 miles, 40 minutes apart by car) with emergency care alternating between sites on a weekly basis. The post holder will: • Work with colleagues to provide a Consultant led service with the highest standard of care., • Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines., • Develop and maintain good working practices with wards, outpatients and the ED department., • Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments and primary care., • Offer educational, clinical support and leadership and junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary., • Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility., • Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained., • Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour are demonstrated., • Ensure that junior doctors training conforms to College requirements., • Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the trust's agreed policy. At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to more than 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. As one of the largest NHS organisations in England, we employ over 12,000 staff and are committed to providing excellent opportunities for learning, development and career progression. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles where service needs allows. • 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 Matters. We concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients. We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with the implementation of Epic electronic patient record. This will transform the way we work. 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 The key duties and responsibilities of the post will be: • Provide cover as an ENT surgeon with a special interest in H&N, • To play an active part in education programmes for junior medical staff, including formal teaching sessions and clinical audits relevant to the needs of the unit., • To teach and train staff in other medical disciplines, nursing and support staff as appropriate., • Issuing of advice to GPs on suitability of patients for referral to hospital This advert closes on Wednesday 28 Oct 2026 Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust The closing date is 22 November 2026 We have an exciting opportunity for a professional, passionate and highly motivated physiotherapist to join the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy team at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust. This is a predominantly Pelvic Health role, with the majority of clinical hours (approximately 20-30 hours per week) dedicated to Pelvic Health Physiotherapy, supporting both female and male pelvic health services. The remaining hours will be within the Adult Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Service. This position will be based in Colchester and Tendring, with the potential to join Outpatient Consultant clinics running at Colchester General Hospital. The Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Team is proactive in providing holistic early intervention services, working within a multi-disciplinary team and with other pelvic health colleagues in the region. This ensures our patients are given the very best opportunity to protect their pelvic health and resolve any issues related to their pelvic floor dysfunction. You will provide clinical support to junior members of the team and be actively engaged in service development, to ensure patients with a range of complex conditions, receive an outstanding service. As a successful applicant you will be a strong team player, but be able to work on you own initiative, possessing excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiating skills. To take a role in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of female and male patients, with bowel, bladder and/or sexual dysfunctions, who will often have complex and/or chronic presentations, depending on your experience. These include vulnerable adults and those with mental health issues, recognising when to involve other MDTs and services to ensure holistic and safe care. Demonstrate use of clinical reasoning skills to determine clinical diagnosis and appropriate specialist physiotherapy treatment. You are required to be fully competent in the practice of vaginal and anorectal examination, with appropriate training if needed. You will work closely with the Pelvic Health Team Lead, to support with planning, co-ordination, delivery and evaluation of the Pelvic Health Physiotherapy Service. They will support you and give you the opportunity to enhance your specialist clinical skills. You will be required to supervise, teach and appraise more junior staff and support student physiotherapists, as appropriate. To act as a source of expertise in this specialist area, after appropriate training, for the Multidisciplinary Teams, patients, carers, medical staff and other health professionals, GPs and colleagues. To help keep abreast of new research and emerging clinical developments within the speciality, identifying new learning needs within the team, arranging training as necessary. 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. For full details of the responsibilities and duties of this role please see the attached job description • Registered physiotherapist with HCPC, • Proven experience working within MSK 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. East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust #J-18808-Ljbffr

Helping others improve and turn their lives around - there's no better feeling. It's what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it. We are looking for an experienced and values-driven Hospital Manager / Hospital Director to lead Cygnet Hospital Colchester. This is an exciting senior healthcare leadership opportunity for an accomplished hospital leader who is passionate about delivering safe, compassionate and person-centered care. You will have overall accountability for the operational and clinical performance of the hospital, providing clear direction to multidisciplinary, clinical and support teams. The hospital is rated Good overall by the Care Quality Commission, with Caring rated Outstanding. Its acute, rehabilitation and learning disability or autism services are rated Good.Cygnet Hospital Colchester is a 59-bed specialist service supporting men with mental health needs, learning disabilities and autism. Its five services provide acute care, high-support inpatient rehabilitation, highly specialised autism support and intensive support for individuals with learning disabilities or autism. Highwoods Ward - Acute Service for Men Ramsey Unit- High Support Inpatient Rehabilitation, Level 2 Service for Men Chestnut Court- Highly Specialised Autism Spectrum Disorder Service for Men Oak Court- Acute Admission and Intensive Support Service for Men with a Learning Disability Larch Court - Acute Admission and Intensive Support Service for Men with Autism Our recovery-focused approach supports individuals to progress towards the least restrictive environment appropriate to their needs, including rehabilitation, step-down services and, wherever possible, a return to the community. The hospital is supported by an established multidisciplinary team that includes psychology, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, psychiatry, nursing and support workers. Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for the overall day-to-day management and strategic direction of the hospital. You will provide visible, effective and compassionate leadership, ensuring that clinical quality, regulatory compliance, workforce performance, financial management and service development remain at the heart of everything we do. This is a broad and influential leadership position with accountability across: • Clinical quality and patient safety, • Hospital operations and service performance, • CQC compliance and clinical governance, • Risk assessment and risk management, • Safeguarding and Mental Health Act compliance, • Workforce planning, recruitment and retention, • Staff supervision, appraisal and development, • Budgetary control and financial performance, • Health and safety, estates and environmental standards, • Commissioner relationships, contracts and KPIs, • Service development, occupancy and external reputation You will be a credible and experienced healthcare leader with the confidence to manage a complex specialist hospital and inspire high-performing multidisciplinary teams. You will have: • At least two years' significant management or leadership experience within a similar healthcare setting., • Strong knowledge of hospital operations, clinical governance, quality assurance and regulatory compliance., • A good understanding of the Mental Health Act and relevant national care standards., • Experience of leading services for people with mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism or behaviours that may challenge., • Proven experience of managing budgets, staffing levels, resources and financial performance., • The ability to translate policies and procedures into safe, consistent practice., • Experience of auditing services, identifying improvement opportunities and leading sustainable change., • Strong people-management skills, including objective setting, coaching, performance management and team development., • The ability to build positive relationships with service users, families, commissioners, regulators and external agencies., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce professional reports., • The ability to delegate effectively, prioritise competing demands and remain composed under pressure., • The flexibility to participate in an on-call rota where required., • A full UK driving licence or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role., • A relevant degree, formal management qualification or current professional nursing registration would be advantageous but is not essential. This is an opportunity to lead a diverse group of specialist services and make a meaningful difference to the lives of the people in our care, their families and the teams who support them. You will join an established organisation where quality, safety, recovery and positive outcomes are central to service delivery. You will have the scope to shape the hospital's strategic direction, strengthen its culture and lead continuous improvement across clinical and operational performance. We ll offer you: • Competitive Salary: Up to £100,000 DOE, • Strong career progression opportunities, • Monthly reflective practice, & support with CPD opportunities, • Expert clinical supervision & peer support, • Employee referral scheme, • Pension scheme, • Cycle to work scheme & employee discount saving. If you are an experienced Hospital Manager, Hospital Director, Registered Manager, Senior Healthcare Manager or Mental Health Service Director looking for your next senior leadership role in Colchester or Essex, we would be pleased to hear from you. What next? #J-18808-Ljbffr

Main area Allied Health Professionals Grade Band 7 Contract Permanent Hours • Part time, • Job share22.5 hours per week Job ref 828-PROVIDE4310-A Employer Provide CIC Employer type NHS Site Various sites, across Essex Town Chelmsford/Colchester Salary £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 18/11/2026 23:59 We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated speech and language therapist to help us support children and young people in a range of settings across Essex. This Band 7 role involves co-ordinating, supporting and delivering a high quality, evidence based service in a range of settings, predominantly within the clinical fields of complex needs and AAC. There are also opportunities to supervise and manage therapists, developing their skills, as well as therapy assistants. To lead on service delivery in designated settings To hold a highly specialist clinical caseload within these schools. To supervise and line manage therapists and assistants To contribute to the planning and service delivery of the Therapies service To work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team, as well as the wider multi disciplinary SEND Therapies team. Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services. We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England. A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times: Vision: Transforming Lives Values: Care, Innovation and Compassion Mission: An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people. Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background. Eligible for NHS Pension See attached job description. To lead on service delivery in designated schools. To hold a highly specialist clinical caseload within these schools, predominantly in the clinical fields of complex needs and AAC. To supervise and line manage band 5/6 therapist and speech and language therapy assistants • Ability to travel to a variety of sites, • Computer literate and able to use SystmOne, • Speech and Language degree, • Registered member of Health Professions Council, • Relevant in depth clinical knowledge in the area of people with complex speech, language and health needs, • Well-established knowledge of a wide range of conditions and treatments for children with complex speech, language and communication difficulties, • Knowledge of low and high-tech AAC methods If we require you to hold UK professional clinical registration to undertake a role we appoint you to, Provide will pay for your registration during the first year of your employment. Provide CIC continues to encourage all colleagues to ensure they have been double vaccinated and received a booster vaccination. We recognise taking the vaccine provides the best defence against COVID 19 for our patients, service users, customers, fellow colleagues, and their families. Our staff have been trained in 'Anti-Fraud' and will use technology to examine identity/immigration documents. We are committed to equal opportunities, flexible working practices and the National Living Wage. You will be required to bring all your documentation to your interview to show the recruiting manager and again at your pre-employment appointment with the Recruitment Co-Ordinators. The information that you provide will be treated confidentially. If you fail to provide all of the information, Provide may not be able to fulfil our contractual obligations to you or may be prevented from complying with our legal obligations. You must have appropriate UK professional registration. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, interested in expanding their clinical skills and experience, to work within North East Essex Specialist Community Mental Health (SCMHT) provision for adults covering Colchester and the surrounding area. We have an exciting opportunity for a Band 6 Occupational Therapist, interested in expanding their clinical skills and experience, to work within North East Essex Specialist Community Mental Health (SCMHT) provision for adults covering Colchester and the surrounding area. Occupational Therapists within the North East Essex SCMHT hold two complementary roles. • The Occupational Therapy specialist role: delivering occupationally focused assessment, intervention and consultation to inform and support formulation and delivery of the the holistic MDT care plan and risk assessment., • The Care coordinator/ MDT practitioner role- contributing to the holistic assessment care planning and wider MDT functions The OT team sits within the wider multi-disciplinary teams providing holistic support for clients with complex and enduring mental health needs requiring secondary level mental health care. The base for this role is Herrick House Colchester but you will be expected to travel to meetings and client visits at client homes, within the community and at other EPUT sites. Working within this busy team environment you will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of clinical skills; including but not limited to undertaking OT assessments, care planning, delivering interventions - through group and individual sessions, and the supervision and appraisal of junior staff. You will also build on your skills of risk assessment and treatment planning in your role as care- coordination and duty worker The post holder will have access to professional supervision and leadership within the team. They will be supported to access a range of relevant development and training opportunities to enhance their practise. • Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential., • Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality or champion networks., • If you need help, we provide mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling., • We run recognition awards to recognise staff's hard work and dedication., • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service., • Excellent pension of up to14.5% of your pensionable pay., • Staff discounts include Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and staff benefits., • £8K relocation package if you move to Essex to join us (subject to terms and conditions), • Season ticket loans are interest‑free to cover the cost of travelling to and from work via tram, rail, or bus., • Flexible working: available from day one for most roles., • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed. As a newly appointed employee, you are responsible for incurring the cost of your initial DBS check relevant to your post; the amount will be deducted from your first salary with the Trust. Our Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We particularly welcome applications from people with experience of using mental health services. We also hold the Disability two tick symbol and have made the pledge to commit to employing more people with learning disabilities, we encourage people with a disability to apply. If you require this application form in another format i.e. Braille or audio tape etc, please contact the Recruitment Department on or email and we can arrange for this to be dispatched to you. The Trust has the right to expire vacancies prior to the closing date if they so wish. The Trust makes every attempt to contact all applicants and we strongly advise that you check the email account which is registered with NHS Jobs regularly, we would advise however due to the high number of applications we receive that if you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to robust safer recruitment processes. Important Notice: Recently the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations) which amended on 22 July 2021 and come into force on 11 November 2021 that anyone directly employed to work in a Care Home or who are required as part of their role to be deployed to a CQC registered care home are required to have had both their COVID vaccinations, unless they are exempt. This is therefore a requirement of this role and will form part of our pre‑employment checks. staff who are formally at risk within the organisation will be given priority in securing alternative employment. Should it come to light that a post being advertised by the Trust is considered ‘suitable alternative employment’ to an individual who is at risk, the recruiting manager will be advised and the post will be withdrawn from NHS Jobs. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and motivated speech and language therapist to help us support children and young people in a range of settings across Essex. This Band 7 role involves co-ordinating, supporting and delivering a high quality, evidence based service in a range of settings, predominantly within the clinical fields of complex needs and AAC. There are also opportunities to supervise and manage therapists, developing their skills, as well as therapy assistants. To lead on service delivery in designated settings To hold a highly specialist clinical caseload within these schools. To supervise and line manage therapists and assistants To contribute to the planning and service delivery of the Therapies service To work as part of the Speech and Language Therapy team, as well as the wider multi disciplinary SEND Therapies team. Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services. We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people’s homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England. A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our staff to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times: Vision:Transforming Lives Values:Care, Innovation and Compassion Mission:An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people. Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+ and Ethnic Minority Networks. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups. If you have the skills and experience for the job, please apply regardless of your background. Eligible for NHS Pension See attached job description. To lead on service delivery in designated schools. To hold a highly specialist clinical caseload within these schools, predominantly in the clinical fields of complex needs and AAC. To supervise and line manage band 5/6 therapist and speech and language therapy assistants This advert closes on Friday 16 Oct 2026 Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme Company: Provide CIC Salary: £49,387 - £56,515 pro rata per annum Hours: Part-time Location: Chelmsford/Colchester, CM2 5PF Job type: Permanent Posting date: 2 Oct 2026 Closing date: 1 Nov 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

Applications are invited for the post of Consultant in Older Peoples Services at Colchester Hospital and Clacton Hospital. The appointees will join 4 other consultants in elderly medicine who provide a comprehensive service for residents of Northeast Essex as part of ESNEFT. It is expected that the new appointee will participate in the development of the Frailty service for elderly patients in Northeast Essex. Other subspecialty interests are also welcome. The key elements of the role include inpatient care, frailty work, on call acute care as well as teaching and training junior medical staff. Our Enhanced Welcome package includes £12,000 bonus and relocation costs to thank you for choosing to work at our Trust and to help with your new journey with ESNEFT. The post-holder will: • Work with colleagues to provide a Consultant-led service with the highest standard of care;, • Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines;, • Develop and maintain good working practices with wards, out-patients and the Emergency Department (ED);, • Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments and primary care;, • Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to junior medical colleagues, nursing colleagues and other members of the multi-disciplinary team;, • Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility;, • Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained;, • Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour are demonstrated;, • Ensure that junior doctors training confirms to College requirements; and, • Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the Trust's agree policy We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is 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 • Take part in the acute medical intake working. Provide on-going medical supervision for those patients admitted under his/her care following the acute take. There are four Older Peoples Services wards (excluding the stroke ward, orthogeriatrics and EAU); A ward-based system for junior doctors and patients currently operates so patients admitted under one consultant are often transferred to the care of another once they move off EAU and onto another ward. The appointee will be supported by an SPR (shared with one other consultant) and a foundation doctor/ CMT/ GP trainee doctor. He/ She will be responsible for managing in- patients on their allocated ward., • Work closely with the other consultants in Older Peoples Services to share in the care of patients in all aspects of care including acute care, rehabilitation;, • Liaise with consultants within the department on the development and implementation of protocols and guidelines for the management of elderly patients and the development of clinical audit;, • Provide a consultant advisory service to colleagues in other specialties in the trust as well as those in the mental health trust;, • Participate in the Postgraduate and Undergraduate teaching programmes, and teaching of other health professionals, within the department;, • Participate in the appraisal and assessment of junior medical colleagues, as delegated by the Unit Training Director; and, • Participate in teaching of Registrars and Resident Doctors, • Full registration with the General Medical Council, • MRCP or equivalent, • Entry onto the Specialist Register or a UK SpR within 6 months of CCT date at interview, • Good practical clinical skills, • An awareness of current specialty specific developments and initiatives, • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a full range of acute medical emergencies, rehabilitation and intermediate care, • At least 4 years at SpR level (or equivalent), • Ability to build, lead and work as part of multi-disciplinary team, • Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations, • Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively and to be involved in the organisation of the department, • Must be able to travel to meet requirements of post, • Post graduate degree e.g. MD, PhD, MSc, • Entry onto the Specialist Register in G(I)M & Geriatric Medicine, • Evidence of work submitted for peer review, • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems, • Attendance at teaching course, • Attendance at management course 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. 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). Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. 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). Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). #J-18808-Ljbffr

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must have a current, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Here in Essex, we continue to raise the bar about practice and our investment in our workforce is second to none. It’s an exciting time to join us having received our 2nd Outstanding Ofsted rating in a row. Please take a look at our'No Magic' Children & Families video Based in Colchester, the Children & Families Hub is the single point of contact for members of the public and professionals to raise concerns about the welfare and safety of children or make a referral. Children and Families is recognised as a service in which social work can develop and prosper, with a culture of collaboration, integrity, and compassion;promoting development and wellbeing of children, young people, and their families; protecting them from neglect and abuse. Working together with partners delivering a range of early help, family support and effective social work interventions which build resilience, remove barriers, and enable children and young people to look forward to a brighter future. The Senior Practitioner role provides leadership in the team, providing both support and mentoring to Social Workers and Alternatively Qualified staff and deputising for the Team Managers when needed. They will oversee the quality and timely progression of Early Help and Social Work triage undertaken by staff at the Hub. The Senior Practitioner role is key in undertaking quality assurance activities to ensure the best possible service is offered to children and families in Essex. There will be good opportunities for your own professional development and for being part of developing our team and service. There is an ethos of openness to the development of new ideas, particularly to reinforce our relationship based focus, both with our service users and within the staff group. The successful candidate will be expected to bring skill and high standards of social work to their own work as well as providing modelling, advice and support to colleagues. They will be committed to systemic, relationship based social work, providing effective, innovative interventions and with the ability to build good partnerships, both with our external partners and within the organisation. • Responsible for providing a source of expert advice and professional supervision for social workers and alternatively qualified staff; contributing to the development of practice standards., • Accountable for working within the statutory legal framework, policy and guidance and determining when the threshold for statutory intervention has been reached., • Responsible for maintaining accurate, timely and robust oversight of Requests for Support, ensuring that contacts and early help triage steps are reviewed, progressed and concluded within statutory and local timescales., • Builds strong effective working relationships across the Council, with partners and members of voluntary agencies to help people get the best start in life and age well., • Delivers a high level of expertise in particular areas of practice and leads on those areas, contributing to the development., • Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework., • A recognised social work qualification i.e., Diploma, degree or Masters in social work, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, with current registration with Social Work England as a registered social worker., • Evidence of continuing professional development, aligned to any relevant Professional Competency/Capability frameworks or Knowledge and Skills Statements., • Significant experience of social work, demonstrating a comprehensive and up to date understanding of all relevant legislation, regulation, and guidance., • Experience of mentoring both Social Work students and newly qualified and experienced Social Work staff, being a subject matter expert in professional social work practice., • Experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members and/or carers and other multi‑agency professionals., • Developing strong relationships with partners, other agencies, and the local community to achieve joint objectives and offer a supportive framework for children, young people, and families., • In depth understanding of delivery of value for money interventions balanced against need., • Proven track record of clear decision making in order to highlight and limit the potential risks associated with intervention. As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in Everyone's Essex. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. In March 2026, the Government announced that councils in Greater Essex will be reorganised into five new unitary authorities from April 2028. In addition to this, Greater Essex has been accepted on to the devolution priority programme, where we will work towards establishing a Mayoral Combined County Authority. You can read more about these changes, and what this may mean for this role, on our careers site. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role. Once you’ve secured your role within Essex County Council you will receive many great employee benefits, including support for unpaid carers and flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs. • support for unpaid carers, • flexible working arrangements to accommodate their needs At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wider operational area including travelling around the county of Essex and beyond, transporting service users and their belongings and to be able to do so in an emergency. Driving licence and car or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means is essential. As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to dbs-update-service Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join The Essex Talent Community Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Further details can be found on our careers page. Pay and RewardOur Ways of WorkingAbout UsOrganisation Behaviours #J-18808-Ljbffr

An opportunity has arisen to join our team at Colchester Hospital, to help with the expansion of orthopaedic, vascular and bariatric services. We are inviting applications a full time consultant post in anaesthetics. We are expanding our department, and recent developments include a new orthopaedic unit, a second vascular theatre and a bariatric service. The post-holder's duties will be to support the provision of elective and emergency surgery on the Colchester site. The on-call will be at Colchester Hospital and we anticipate that most of the elective work will be job planned at Colchester. Cross-site working (at Ipswich) can be organised, depending on the interests of the applicants. The new appointee will participate in their share of consultant clinical responsibilities within the department, which will include fixed or flexible operating theatre sessions and participation in the out of hours on-call rota. The post-holder will participate in the general and obstetric on-call rota, with a frequency of 1:18. At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients' own homes.We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England, employing more than 12,000 staff. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles in line with service needs.Along with supporting you to achieve your career goals we offer a generous pension scheme, unsocial hours payments (where applicable), 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata) and access to a range of NHS discounts. Our Staff Health and Wellbeing programme offer a variety of services. Our philosophy is that Time Matters. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients. We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with a partnership with leading electronic patient record (EPR) supplier Epic. This will transform life at ESNEFT for staff and patients. If you are passionate about patient care and want to develop your skills and knowledge, then we want to hear from you. Find out about living and working here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPu7HphU8A A full list of duties and responsibilities can be found in the attached Job Description and Person Specification. • Must be on GMC Specialist Register in Anaesthesia or be eligible for entry within 6 months of interview, • FRCA or equivalent, • Completion of training programme in Anaesthesia CCT or 7 years post-graduate training in anaesthetics, • Experience of working within the NHS, • Higher training obstetric anaesthesia, • Understanding of NHS management structure, • Taken part in teaching of junior trainees to the level required by the RCA, • Understanding of process of medical education and current training programmes, • Team worker, • Evidence of CPD, • Good interpersonal and communication skills, • Willingness to undertake additional professional responsibilities at local, regional and national levels, • Educational/ clinical supervisor (the necessary training will be provided for applicants that have not undertaken these roles previously), • ATLS, APLS, ALS, • Evidence of some management training, eg attendance at specific management course, specific management qualification, • Qualification in education, • Higher degree (MD, PhD), • Publications in refereed journals 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. 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). Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). #J-18808-Ljbffr

Main area Older Peoples Services Grade Consultant Contract Permanent Hours • Full time, • Part time 10 sessions per week Job ref 432-MC2933 Site Colchester Hospital Town Colchester Salary £113,565 - £150,569 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 19/10/2026 23:59 We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. 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 ESNEFT’s 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, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT. An opportunity has arisen to join our Community Frailty team in Northeast Essex as a less than full -time (LTFT) or full-time consultant. This will consist of 9 or 10 Programmed Activities (PA’s) per week. Successful applicant(s) may be entirely in the community or work 50:50 between acute and community. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced clinician to lead the continued development of integrated frailty services across Northeast Essex, working seamlessly across acute, community and virtual care settings. The successful candidate will possess specialist accreditation in Geriatric Medicine and demonstrate significant expertise in the assessment and management of older people living with frailty. They will have a clear understanding of the evidence supporting Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), proactive frailty management and admission avoidance, recognising that unnecessary hospital admission can lead to deconditioning, hospital-acquired complications and poorer outcomes for this vulnerable patient group. We are looking for a consultant who is confident in managing clinical risk within the community and has the experience and judgement to support patients safely at home wherever appropriate. They will be comfortable making complex clinical decisions in partnership with multidisciplinary colleagues and will champion a culture that supports treatment in the patient's usual place of residence whenever it is clinically safe to do so. At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to more than 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. As one of the largest NHS organisations in England, we employ over 12,000 staff and are committed to providing excellent opportunities for learning, development and career progression. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles where service needs allows. 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 . We concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients. We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with the implementation of Epic electronic patient record. This will transform the way we work. The post-holder will: • Work with colleagues to provide a consultant-led service with the highest standard of care;, • Work with the multi-professional team to develop care pathways and clinical guidelines;, • Develop and maintain good working practices with wards, out-patients and the Emergency Department (ED);, • Collaborate and promote close working links with colleagues, other departments and primary care;, • Offer educational, clinical support and leadership to community and acute colleagues., • Ensure appropriate information is made available to staff to measure clinical performance and enable meaningful benchmarks to be established and evaluated within your area of responsibility;, • Ensure there is a robust process for reviewing the quality of services provided, explaining the causes of success and failure and ensure the highest standards are maintained;, • Provide a role model of professional leadership, which underpins the corporate values and behaviours agreed by the organisation, ensuring these are understood and demonstrated by the medical workforce within your area and take remedial action where poor behaviour are demonstrated;, • Ensure that junior doctors training confirms to college requirements; and, • Participate in the appraisal of medical staff within the department in line with the Trust’s agree policy, • Fulfil the role of a community Geriatrician working to manage patients with a range of frailty syndromes and fully utilise our community frailty services., • Work closely with the other consultants in Older Peoples Services to share in the care of patients in all aspects of care including acute care and rehabilitation;, • Liaise with consultants within the department on the development and implementation of protocols and guidelines for the management of elderly patients and the development of clinical audit;, • Provide a consultant advisory service to colleagues in other specialties in the trust as well as those in the mental health trust;, • Full registration with the General Medical Council, • Entry onto the Specialist Register or a UK SpR within 6 months of CCT date at interview, • MRCP or equivalent, • Good practical clinical skills, • Experience of teaching postgraduate, undergraduate and Support Service professionals, • Ability to offer expert clinical opinion on a full range of acute medical emergencies, rehabilitation and intermediate care, • At least 4 years at SpR level (or equivalent), • Experience in the management of frailty syndromes and contributions to admission avoidance, • Experience working in community settings and knowledge of services available in the community, • Ability to build, lead and work as part of multi-disciplinary team, • Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills, along with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal with difficult situations, • Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively and to be involved in the organisation of the department, • Must be able to travel to meet requirements of post, • Undertaken basic training in management skills, • Entry onto the Specialist Register in G(I)M & Geriatric Medicine, • Evidence of work submitted for Peer review, • Ability to apply research outcomes to clinical problems, • Attendance at teaching course, • Understanding of the principles of alternatives to hospital admission and a knowledge of successful models of care in the community, • Attendance at management course Successful candidates may be charged for their DBS check. Please ensure you read the information found in the attached DBS Information document The Trust is committed to its staff and their development and to equal opportunities and diversity. Applications are welcomed from all sections of the community. Whilst we welcome applications from all and your application will be considered on individual merit, if you are offered a position and require a Skilled Worker Certificate of Sponsorship we may not be able to process your application to the final stage due to Home Office eligibility. Please note Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. In submitting an application form, you authorise East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) process should you be appointed to the post. We do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process, including job applications, interviews, sponsorship arrangements or employment offers You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Are you an experienced pharmacy leader passionate about improving patient safety, quality and outcomes? We are seeking an inspiring Head of Medicines Optimisation and Safety to lead our medicines safety, optimisation and governance agenda. Working closely with the Director of Pharmacy, Quality and AHP, you will provide strategic leadership across the organisation, ensuring the safe, effective and equitable use of medicines while driving innovation and continuous improvement. This influential role offers the opportunity to shape strategy, lead transformational change and provide expert assurance on medicines governance, prescribing and medicines-related risks. You will work collaboratively with clinical teams, senior leaders and system partners to improve quality, reduce harm and deliver better outcomes for patients and communities., As Head of Medicines Optimisation and Safety, you will provide strategic leadership for medicines optimisation, medicines safety and governance across the organisation, ensuring the safe, effective and equitable use of medicines to improve patient outcomes and experience. You will lead the development and delivery of medicines strategies, provide expert advice and assurance on medicines-related risks and governance, and drive continuous improvement through innovation, quality improvement and transformational change. The role includes overseeing prescribing governance, controlled drugs management and medicines safety frameworks, ensuring compliance with regulatory and professional standards. Working collaboratively with clinicians, senior leaders and system partners, you will improve medicines-related outcomes, reduce unwarranted variation and support integrated care pathways. You will also provide professional leadership for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and prescribing professionals, fostering an inclusive, high-performing culture focused on learning, improvement and patient-centred care. This is a unique opportunity to influence organisational strategy, shape the future of medicines optimisation and safety, and deliver safer care and better outcomes for the communities we serve We are looking for a GPhC-registered pharmacist with significant leadership experience, excellent communication skills and a proven track record in medicines optimisation, governance, quality improvement and service transformation. You will be a collaborative leader who can inspire teams, influence change and foster a culture of learning, innovation and excellence. Provide is a Community Interest Company (social enterprise). We deliver a broad range of health and social care services in the community, and are committed to making sure that they are safe, responsive and of high quality. Provide is owned by its employees and has primarily social objectives. Any profits we make are reinvested into the local community or back into delivering services. We work from a variety of community settings, such as community hospitals, community clinics, schools, nursing homes and primary care settings, as well as within people's homes to provide more than 40 services to children, families and adults across Essex, Dorset, East Anglia and the North of England. A highly respected, award winning health and social care provider. We expect our colleagues to demonstrate and uphold our values at all times: Transforming Lives Care, Innovation and Compassion An ambitious, employee owned social enterprise, growing in size and influence. We transform lives by treating, caring and educating people. Provide is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills, proud to have LGBT+, Ethnic Minority and Men's Networks. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Title:Consultant in Adult Psychiatry Grade:Consultant Hours:40 hours per week Location:Colchester, Essex Rate:Competitive, to be discussed upon application An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Consultant in Adult Psychiatry to join our esteemed NHS client’s dynamic inpatient team based in Colchester, Essex. This position is available for an immediate start, offering competitive rates. Key Responsibilities: The Consultant in Adult Psychiatry will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments and treatment for inpatients, as well as Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) work under a direct engagement model. They will develop and implement individualised treatment plans to address psychiatric conditions and improve patients' quality of life. Providing therapeutic interventions, including medication management and psychotherapy, is a core part of the role. The consultant will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and effective discharge planning. Educating patients and their families about psychiatric conditions, treatment plans, and strategies for managing symptoms is essential. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records, documenting progress, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary is crucial. Participation in team meetings, case conferences, and contributing to service development initiatives are expected. Providing supervision and support to junior staff and students, as well as engaging in continuous professional development activities to stay current with best practices in psychiatry, are also important aspects of the role. Qualifications and Experience: • Full registration with the appropriate professional body., • Section 12 approval., • Expertise in psychiatric assessments and interventions., • A high level of clinical skills as evidenced by peer review and reports., • Evidence of incorporating core values of commitment, trust, integrity, and kindness into their work with others., • Willingness to work flexibly across a range of clinic models, venues, and days of the week., • Good communication skills and level of IT literacy., • An interest to advance professionally as evidenced by attendance and contribution to reflective practice meetings, reliability meetings, and/or other CPD events within their professional clinical practice., • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • Commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD). How to Apply: If you are a dedicated professional looking to advance your career and make a meaningful impact in the field of psychiatry, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV below to apply. If you are registered with Pulse and recommend a friend to us, you can earn £300 per recommendation once they have worked over 200 hours*. Why Work with Pulse: From the moment you register with us, our focus is entirely on you. During our initial conversation, you’ll quickly see that we understand your speciality inside and out. Our expert recruitment consultants are committed to finding you the best opportunities and supporting you every step of the way to secure the perfect placement. With our preferred or sole supplier status with many clients, you’ll have access to exclusive opportunities that you won’t find anywhere else. We always prioritise your best interests, engaging in meaningful conversations and truly listening to you. You are an individual, a professional—not just a resource. Reasonable Adjustments: If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement. We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Pulse Healthcare? Get future opportunities sent straight to your email. Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf Title * Miss Mrs Ms Mr Dr Professor Date of Birth: (To confirm you're over 18) #J-18808-Ljbffr

Colchester, Essex | 21-bed specialist nursing home Lead with clinical excellence. Make a difference every day. Are you a passionate, values-led nursing leader who believes that exceptional care starts with exceptional leadership? We are looking for an inspiring and experienced Registered Manager to lead Treetops, our purpose-built, 21-bed high-dependency nursing home. We provide specialist, person-centred nursing care and support to people with complex health and care needs, including learning disabilities, physical disabilities and acquired brain injury. Working alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team of nurses, a neuro-physiotherapist, team leaders and enabling support workers, you will lead a service where clinical expertise, compassionate care and a commitment to individual potential come together to make a real difference to people's lives. At Treetops, the focus goes beyond meeting people's health and care needs. It is about recognising each person as an individual, promoting choice and independence, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives with dignity, purpose and connection. As Registered Manager, you will provide strong, visible leadership across the service, creating a positive culture where residents receive high-quality care and staff feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best work. • Lead with purpose – inspire, support and develop a skilled team to deliver safe, compassionate and consistently high-quality care., • Champion clinical excellence – promote robust clinical governance, evidence-based practice and high standards of nursing care for people with complex needs., • Promote person-centred care and independence – ensure people's needs, wishes, abilities and aspirations shape their care and support, with a focus on meaningful outcomes and quality of life., • Strengthen multidisciplinary working – bring together nursing, neuro-physiotherapy and enabling support to deliver coordinated, individualised care., • Develop a positive team culture – create an environment where staff feel valued, confident in their practice and supported to learn and develop., • Drive quality and improvement – maintain regulatory compliance, lead effective quality assurance and foster a culture of learning, reflection and continuous improvement., • Shape the future of the service – work collaboratively with residents, families, health professionals and colleagues across Shaftesbury to develop practice and improve outcomes. You will be an experienced nursing leader with the clinical insight, management skills and personal values to lead a specialist service supporting people with complex needs. • Registered nursing qualification and professional registration for the role., • Experience of leading a care or nursing service, with the ability to balance clinical quality, operational management and regulatory responsibilities., • A strong understanding of clinical governance, safe nursing practice, quality assurance and effective risk management., • The ability to lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary team, creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous learning., • A visible, approachable and person-centred leadership style, with the confidence to build positive relationships with residents, families, colleagues and external professionals. Experience of learning disabilities, acquired brain injury, complex physical health needs or neuro-rehabilitation would be valuable. Above all, you will share our belief that people should be supported to live the lives they choose, achieve their potential and be treated with dignity, respect and compassion. At Shaftesbury, we believe everyone deserves a full and flourishing life. Our core values - Open, Enabling, Inclusive and Courageous guide how we work, how we support one another and how we make a difference to the people we support. Joining Treetops offers the opportunity to lead a specialist service with a dedicated multidisciplinary team, contribute to the development of high‑quality nursing care and make a meaningful difference to residents and their families. We value our people and are committed to supporting their development, wellbeing and contribution. • Training and development - investment in your continuing professional development (CPD), including a two-day annual leadership conference., • Generous annual leave - 25 days plus eight bank holidays, increasing to 28 days after five years of service., • Professional support - annual NMC registration fees paid, subject to the applicable terms., • Recognition and appreciation - rewards including vouchers of up to £50 and recognition from senior leaders., • Pension scheme., • Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing. If you are passionate about clinical excellence, believe in people's potential and want to lead a team committed to delivering exceptional care, we would love to hear from you. Shaftesbury is a disability charity committed to enabling children, young people and adults to live a life that adds up for them. We believe that what makes life meaningful is the sum of many things: friendship, fun, companionship, community, a great conversation or a challenge overcome. Through our disability care, specialist education and rehabilitation services, we promote inclusion and wellbeing, helping people to participate, contribute and feel valued. Together, we put the elements in place that all add up to connected, fulfilling lives. Shaftesbury is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk and expects all employees to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the appropriate pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check where applicable. Shaftesbury is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and to equal opportunities. 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Consensus is not just a care provider – we're a community of amazing people dedicated to inspiring and empowering people with learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs. If you're as passionate as we are about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, then this may be the job for you as we seek a new service manager to lead our amazing team in West Mersea. We believe that great leaders are the key to delivering exceptional care and services to the people we support – as well as support from your Area Director, you'll have access to our Leadership Academy, empowering you to unlock your full potential and inspire your team at every stage of your leadership journey. Role : Registered Service Manager Salary : £40,000 – £42,000 per annum Service : Aldeburgh House, West Mersea Your Service Aldeburgh House is a relaxed and welcoming home that gives the people living there a space of their own, and the independence to make their own choices, but with support always there when they need it. There's a busy social calendar for people to join in when they want to – whether it's heading down to the nearby beach, going for a pub lunch, or to the theatre for a fun night out. People also love to have their friends and family over for parties, coffee afternoon or bingo nights; and always end their week with a homecooked Sunday roast. Everyone participates in running their home, even down to redesigning and redecorating their old dining room into a beautiful vintage diner for everyone to enjoy, complete with a retro jukebox so everyone can play their favourite records. Your Role From ensuring the service runs smoothly and achieves quality excellence, to encouraging personal growth & development of the team – every day is unique. Through leadership and support, our Service Managers make a difference to their colleagues' lives and the people we support – and are an integral part of ensuring everyone at Consensus has the opportunity to flourish. Enable the people we support to lead a fulfilling life and to maximise their independence to enable them to achieve their full potential. Ensure the wellbeing of the team is prioritised, and that they are given the appropriate tools and opportunities to excel in their current role and future career. Ensure the service is run in an efficient and responsible manner, balancing the achievement of budget with the ethos of excellent quality. Effectively manage financial performance, with financial resources appropriately managed & controlled. Promote quality assurance, working towards legal, clinical, statutory, and organisational obligations, to develop effective work strategies and processes, ensuring that the business is run in an efficient and responsible manner. Ensure full and accurate reporting of management information, maximising quality and compliance. The role requires you to be registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) Our Benefits Consensus is a certified Great Place to Work and has been recognised as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women. Here's just a small selection of the benefits you'll enjoy: Bonus Scheme: Discretionary 10% annual bonus scheme. Annual Leave: 26 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays, rising to 30 days with length of service. Holiday Purchase Scheme: Purchase an additional two days' annual leave each year. Recognition & Rewards: Including long service awards and a recognition platform. Learning & Development: Supporting your personal and professional growth with Consensus Academy. Life Assurance: Benefit of twice your annual salary. Wagestream: Withdraw a percentage of your wages as you earn them before payday. Discounts: From over 150 retailers through our employee benefits platform. Health & Wellbeing: From our Employee Assistance Programme to our Mental Health First Aiders – colleague wellbeing is a priority and we're here to support you and your teams. About You To be successful in this role, you will: Have plenty of experience working with those with Learning Disabilities or complex behaviours Be an experienced Service Manager looking for a new challenge – with a background in Supported Living or Residential Services. Have a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care – support and training towards Level 4 and 5 is available. Bring strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. Be confident, flexible and efficient – you're happy to work on a shift basis and, where required, be on call. Above all, you'll be committed to providing person-centred care that provides equitable opportunities to all of those you're working for. We are proud to have been officially certified as a Great Place to Work®, and one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women in 2026. This great company culture is built on appreciation, recognition, and ensuring our colleagues have the right opportunities to flourish. We value individuality and diversity, and we know that every journey is unique. So, whatever you're looking to achieve from this next step, make this your moment to shine. Want to hear more about the role? Call our dedicated in-house recruitment team on 01206 417573. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. TPBN1_UKTJ

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