Total 234 job vacancies in Colchester, Vermont

An exciting development opportunity has arisen for a healthcare professionals from an AHP background to join our Clinical Education Team as a Practice Education Facilitator.

At East Suffolk and North Essex Foundation Trust, we are committed to providing excellence in non-medical clinical education, support and development.

Are you passionate about supporting learners at varying stages in their careers and want to enhance the quality of the practice learning experience? Are you seeking your next challenge?

You will join our existing team of multi-professional educators to work across the organization providing support and education to both learners and educators. You will receive support and development opportunities within practice learning to support your career development.

This is a rewarding and varied role where you will have the opportunity to take part in shaping and developing our future workforce.

Band 5-6 Development post would be considered

We are looking for an experienced AHP who:
• Has a passion for education and developing others
• Has good organisational and clinical skills, and is keen to support clinical excellence by developing "best practice"
• Is progressive, innovative and can help to drive change
• Is keen to undertake audit and research
• Has excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicates well with all staff members
• Has a commitment to collaborative working and actively supporting and liaising with other healthcare professionals in the organisation and partner education providers
• As a team we are committed to professional development and will provide:
• CPD opportunities both formally and as part of our internal development programme
• Opportunities for leadership development
• Opportunities to develop teaching and assessment skills
• Opportunities to be involved with research and conference presentation
• Ongoing support and development within the role

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

We are the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia, employing more than 12,000 staff.

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

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

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

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

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

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For full details of theresponsibilitiesand dutiesof this role please see the attached job description.


This advert closes on Wednesday 20 Nov 2024

Belong in a team and thrive in service

As a Chef at Sodexo at Officers Mess, Merville Barracks, CO2 7UT You're ambitious about culinary excellence.. and we understand the true strength it takes to be a chef! You'll be providing this service for our armed forces personnel, improving their quality of life every day!

What you’ll do:

• Assistance with running service/preparation/other duties of the busy working kitchen
• Ensuring strict adherence to all EHO guidelines and systems
• Working with the FOH team to drive the service excellence
• Monitor sanitation practices to ensure that employees follow standards and regulations
• Prepare, produce and present food to the highest standard

What you bring:

• NVQ lv 2/3 or a busy kitchen environment experience
• Basic IT skills
• Experience in menu production and confident input
• Exposure to bulk cooking
• The enthusiasm to develop and learn new skills

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Package Description

• 35 hours per week
• 5 out of 7 - Daily service is between 0600 and 2030 plus functions
• £12.25 per hour
• Free Car parking

​Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is Colchester, CO2 7UT

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

We're recruiting a dedicated and compassionate female Care Worker to join our Specialist Services Team to provide care to our client in the Colchester area (CO2)

You'll be supporting a female teenager who is non verbal with severe autism, her care needs include:

- Tracheostomy

- Ventilator & Oxygen management

- Oral suctioning

- PEG & JEJ medication & feeding

- Moving & handling

- Personal care

Shifts available: 4 day shifts from 7.30am to 4pm (flexible on days)

We provide a comprehensive clinical training and induction programme, overseen by professional nurses, to ensure you have the skills and confidence to succeed in your role working as a Care Worker in the Specialist Team. We are looking for people who have excellent people skills, are great communicators and can work effectively in a team as well as independently.

Our benefits include:

- Enhanced bank holiday rates

- Holiday pay and pension scheme

- Free PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided

- Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, alongside being eligible for the Blue Light Card Scheme - offering you thousands of discounts on high street shopping, your weekly food shop, eating out and family activities.

- Exclusive discounts to help you get on the road including savings on drivinglessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire and much more

- Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity and parental leave policies

- An industry-leading career development pathway, you will work towards your SVQ and there is plenty of opportunity for progression - 50% of our salaried roles are filled internally.

- Wellbeing support - including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests & contribution to the cost of glasses.

- Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral

Key Requirements:

- You will be subject to a DBS/PVG check and references

- You must have the Right to Work in the UK

We've brought homecare into the 21st century, by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role - caring for our clients.

If you are looking for a truly rewarding role, where the companionship and comfort you provide will bring smiles and a sense of safety to those you care for - then apply today!

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Passionate Room Leader Wanted at Chestnut House Kindergarten!

Room Leader | Full Time | 40 Hours Per Week

Salary: £26,499.20 per annum

Level 3 Childcare Qualification essential

Are you an experienced Nursery Practitioner ready for your next challenge? Or perhaps you're already a Room Leader looking for a fresh opportunity? If so, we’d love to meet you!

At Chestnut House Kindergarten we're on the lookout for a dedicated and enthusiastic Room Leader to join our team. In this role, you’ll lead a team staff members to create a nurturing, inspiring environment for our children and families children each day, bringing our ethos and curriculum to life.

You'll also collaborate closely with our other rooms to ensure smooth transitions and a seamless experience for all children in our care.

If you're passionate about early years education and eager to make a difference, come and be part of something special at Chestnut House Kindergarten.

Our nursery is open from 7.30am - 18:00pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times.

Room Leader duties and responsibilities*:

• Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development
• Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development
• Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality
• Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency
• Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff
• Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times
• Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met

*Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added.

Room Leader requirement and skills:

• Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential
• Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential
• Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable
• Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable
• Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential
• Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential

We’re a family by name, and we’re a family by nature too. We are defined in many different ways, by many different people. Different cultures. Different ideas. Different ages, genders and skillsets. Whilst every individual will have their own definition of family, these definitions all come together to show Family First for who we are.

We are: Defined by Family

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty.

Chestnut House Kindergarten is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.

Benefits

Family First benefits include annual leave starting at 24 days on top of a paid birthday day off and bank holidays. On top of this we have discounted nursery fees for all our teams, friends and family, access to a discount/perks platform with exceptional learning & development opportunities tailored to you.

*All perks are pro-rota for part time staff and subject to successful completion of probationary period. These perks may be subject to further conditions and can be withdrawn or reviewed at the discretion of the company.

Vacancy Reference: MK45 1AJ

Posted via: eyrecruit

The purpose of this position is to provide munitions support to the state and designated agencies in support of their taskings. This dual status technician position requires military membership.

MAJOR DUTIES:

1. Production Section is comprised of Precision Guided Munitions (PGM), Conventional Maintenance, Line-Delivery and Munitions Support Equipment Elements. Assembles/Disassembles, adjust configuration, performs maintenance/test & repair, handles and transports ammunition, rockets, unguided and guided weapons and countermeasures, demolition material, and other types of conventional ordnance such as 40MM, Cluster Bomb Units (CBU), Guided Bomb Units (GBU), general purpose bombs, aircraft canon ammunition, missile systems, decoys, countermeasures to include LUU series flares and dispensers for loading on aircraft based on Unit Committed Munitions List (UCML) and Wings training requirements. Independently troubleshoots electrical/mechanical faults of integrated systems by thoroughly analyzing operating trends. Perform Pre/Post Flight inspection and flight line return inspections. Assigns Weapon Stock Number (WSN) and records builds and teardowns of complete rounds in the accountable property system of record (APSR). Applies determined criteria utilizing fusing and arming systems; technical drawings; precision measuring tools and equipment; wiring diagrams; rigid specifications and close tolerances to examine ordnance systems using a variety of standard precision instruments, gauges and methods. Performs maintenance on electrical, pneumatic, and high pressure air tanks subsystems and assemblies. Configures Munitions Material Handling Equipment (MMHE) for mission support. Delivers in a safe configuration, MMHE/munitions between assembly/staging areas and aircraft parking ramps. Validates expenditure and movement documentation for munitions reconciliation and expenditure reporting. Performs and certifies, armament and support equipment serviceability inspections. Maintains and repairs MMHE for all work orders assigned to maintenance actions. Performs inspections on armament, support, and associated test equipment using a wide variety of processes and techniques. Troubleshoots electrical systems on support equipment for fault isolation IAW electrical wiring schematics, repairs/replaces as required. Repairs/rebuilds hydraulic braking systems and surge brake components on MMHE to include fabrication/bending/routing of brake lines. Prepares, maintains, and updates historical serviceability and maintenance records. Establishes and maintains bench stock and operational stock program. Interprets pilot deficiency reports for missile systems to independently establish repair procedures. Repairs, maintains, and tests functionality and interconnections of electromechanical servo systems, pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electric motor systems in missile and decoy platforms. Documents PGM serviceability in enterprise wide database Tactical Munitions Reporting System (TMRS) for equipment specialist review and trend data analysis. Coordinates with Air Logistics Complex (ALC) Special Program Offices (SPO) with Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) reporting, software/mapping updates and deficiency reporting.

2. Materiel Section is comprised of Operations, Inspections and Stockpile Management Elements. Manages allocations, stock levels, inventories, requisitions, and disposition of munitions. Validates, maintains, and provides security of accountable/auditable records. Ensures segregation of duties is maintained both physically and within the accountable property system of record (APSR). Manages excess munitions program. Coordinates scheduling of complete, custody, special munitions inventories and compiles inventory adjustment packages as required. Notifies the Munitions Accountable Systems Officer (MASO) and munitions supervision if information or data suggests mismatches, negligence, fraud, or theft involving munitions accountability. Implements forecasting and allocation procedures for munitions levels. Coordinates with the Munitions Inspection and Storage/ Handling Elements prior to requisitioning assets for inclusion in the Master Storage Plan. Establishes and maintains the munitions inspection program; approved marking, packaging, and seals; shelf and service life monitoring program; and certifies munitions residue for all munitions assets. Manages and maintains munitions storage area infrastructure and facilities, vehicles, and equipment to ensure mission support. Stores bulk stock and operationally configured or built-up munitions. Conducts and documents a 100-percent movement validation of all direct-input and remote-input physical movements against processed munitions transactions. Prepare and schedule munitions for shipment. Develops, maintains, and utilizes a Master Storage Plan.

**REFER TO PD FOR FULL LIST OF DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES**

Starting at $32.59 Per Hour (WG 10)

This RN - Emergency Room position is located in Nursing Service at the WRJ location. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week

The RN - Emergency Room is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient education, self-management, and customer satisfaction throughout the continuum of care. Administers medications and procedures per established policies and guidelines. Influences care outcomes by collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary team. Core elements of performance include knowledge and active participation in the unit/program level quality improvement process and initiatives as well as customer service programs.

Included but are not limited to:

• Delivers fundamental knowledge-based care to assigned clients while developing technical skills.
• Provides urgent and emergent care to patients with acute and/or chronic medical, surgical, and psychiatric conditions.
• Nursing care ranges from basic nursing care to stabilization, resuscitation, and life-support measures.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components.
• Demonstrates integration of biopsychosocial concepts, cognitive skills, and technically competent practice while providing care to clients.
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care based on age-specific components.
• Demonstrates proficiency in practice based on conscious and deliberate planning.
• Self-directed in goal setting for managing complex client situations.
• Demonstrates respect for cultural and spiritual values.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 12 hour shifts, day/night rotation, holidays and weekends, after orientation
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: Not Eligible
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Hannah.Neilson@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Notifications:

• This is a Bargaining Unit Position
• This position is in the Excepted Service
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is covered by a special rate.

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Starting at $75,684 Per Year (VN 00)

These RN - Med/Surg positions are located in Nursing Service at the WRJ location. These positions are full-time at 40 hours per week

Included but are not limited to:

• Manage acute and chronic illness states using whole health concepts and transformative nursing modalities.
• Ability to maneuver and document in an electronic heath record (EHR)Flexible to float to additional patient care areas as needed.
• Using ICARE values, providing population specific and culturally and ethnically sensitive care.
• Maintaining a caring and safe environment, coordinating the care across settings and among caregivers.
• Safely administers medications and assesses response to medications.
• Adapts treatments, procedures, and equipment based on population specific patient needs.
• Performing ongoing cardiac monitoring for patients with acute and chronic health conditions.
• Demonstrates cardiac rhythm recognition, detects cardiac arrhythmias, understands arrhythmia significance, recognizes symptoms, and anticipates or initiates appropriate nursing measures.
• Performs ongoing assessments, noting changes in condition, and provides appropriate interventions.
• Performs emergent care in acute/ crisis situations.
• Active participant of the facility Hospital Emergency Response Team (HERT).
• Implement health promotion and prevention interventions.
• Assist veterans in the attainment of optimal levels of functioning through rehabilitation.
• Hospice care: provides supportive measures for the dying patient and significant others.
• Communicate and interact appropriately and courteously with internal and external customers.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient/employee information electronically, verbally, and written.
• Work and function within a safe manner including infection control and operation of equipment.
• Integrate and apply pertinent aspects of the Medical Center performance improvement programs into his/her professional practice.
• Flexible, able to rotate to other assignments as needed and able to adjust to ever-changing work environment.

Work Schedule: 12 hour shifts, day/night rotation, holidays and weekends, after orientation
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact Hannah.Neilson@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Notifications:

• These are Bargaining Unit Positions
• These positions are in the Excepted Service
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• These positions are covered by a special rate.

Pay: Competitive salary, regular salary increases, potential for performance awards
Paid Time Off: 50 days of paid time off per year (26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Licensure: 1 full and unrestricted license from any US State or territory

VA offers a comprehensive total rewards package: VA Nurse Total Rewards

Starting at $75,684 Per Year (VN 00)

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this Local Hire (Emergency Management Specialist 4) position, you will serve as a member of the disaster recovery staff in aiding individuals or communities impacted by disasters.

Typical assignments include:

• Assisting in preparing field office emergency management plans and policies, procedures, and risk assessments to ensure essential functions are executed, and are consistent with statutory and agency requirements.
• Facilitating on-going communications with internal operations staff and corresponding operational staff of other Federal agencies.
• Performing on-site damage assessments in order to assist in the development plans that ensure the capability to continue essential functions.
• Analyzing inspection reports, final vouchers, and Federal and/or State audit reports on public assistance programs, and preparing recommendations for required follow-up actions.
• Writing technical materials, including reports of research findings, technical reports, and specifications.

What else do I need to know?

This announcement is for a position as a FEMA Local Hire. Local Hire employees help FEMA respond to, recover from and mitigate hazards by performing a variety of emergency management functions which are not limited to disaster survivor assistance, conducting and verifying damage assessments, and providing administrative, financial and logistical support.

Local Hires are Temporary Positions. The Local Hire Program is an appointment type granted under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 306 (b), which authorizes FEMA to appoint such temporary employees as necessary to accomplish work authorized under the Act. Appointments under this authority within FEMA are made to the excepted service and are nonpermanent in nature. A local hire's term of employment is 120 days. Local Hire appointments may be extended, in 120-day increments, based on the needs of the disaster.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflect the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people it serves. To learn about the ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit www.fema.gov.

Starting at $30.25 Per Hour (IH 00)

If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our team on Gosfield Ward, an acute adult inpatient service at The Lakes, Colchester.

You will be responsible for assisting the professional team in providing care for patients in an inpatient environment. Under supervision of qualified team members, you will also implement and assist with the evaluation of individual plans of care.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7 day a week, 24 hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts as appropriate and as rostered.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.

Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.


• To fulfill the role of Co-Worker under the supervision of a qualified nurse/clinician.
• To deliver planned care to service users identified by the nominated professional.
• Assist qualified staff in the physical monitoring of a patient's health, including monitoring of blood pressure, pulse , temperature, respiration, weight, drug and alcohol screening (after appropriate training).
• Assist senior staff in the planning and delivery of therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area.
• To participate, where appropriate, in the initial assessment of the service user's problems, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions, as required, ensuring that the service users physical, psychological and social needs are taken into account at all times.
• To deliver effective individualised care in response to service user's needs under the supervision of the nominated professional, providing a range of supportive interventions
• To ensure clear and concise documentation of individual service user care in all service user's files and that these are stored according to local policy.
• Observe and report changes in the service user's physical condition or mental health to the nominated professional.
• Contribute to the management and support of patients who exhibit challenging behaviour.

EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank

You will be responsible for assisting the professional team in providing care for patients in an inpatient environment. Working from time to time without direct supervision but under the supervision of qualified team member, you will implement and assist with the evaluation of individual plans of care for patients and in their management and care under the guidance of the ward manager.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7 day a week, 24 hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts as appropriate and as rostered.

In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
• Monitor supplies of laundry, emergency clothing and toiletries
• Report and document incidents as required
• Report all malfunctions, shortage and inadequacies of equipment and supplies to senior staff.
• Co-operate with senior staff to report and investigate incidents such as complaints and accidents and ensure that appropriate documentation is completed.
• Take part in service development and review
• Ensure the service meets the agreed performance / contractual targets and adheres to local and government initiatives
• Undertake and complete training relevant to the national Care Certificate competency framework

In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;

- Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures

- To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage

- To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy

- To provide management supervision where appropriate

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our population’s health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a ‘one workforce’ cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants.

To support this ‘one workforce model’ the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our 5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process.

Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience.

Further information will be provided post interview.

This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).


This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our team on Ardleigh Ward, an acute adult inpatient service at The Lakes, Colchester.

You will be responsible for assisting the professional team in providing care for patients in an inpatient environment. Under supervision of qualified team members, you will also implement and assist with the evaluation of individual plans of care.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7 day a week, 24 hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts as appropriate and as rostered.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all of our job roles. If you apply for a role that we cannot offer sponsorship for, unfortunately your application form be rejected from the process.

Please note this vacancy requires a face to face interview with the Recruiting Manager. Applicants that are unable to attend a face to face interview need not apply.
• To fulfill the role of Co-Worker under the supervision of a qualified nurse/clinician.
• To deliver planned care to service users identified by the nominated professional.
• Assist qualified staff in the physical monitoring of a patient's health, including monitoring of blood pressure, pulse , temperature, respiration, weight, drug and alcohol screening (after appropriate training).
• Assist senior staff in the planning and delivery of therapeutic and social activities for patients in the clinical area.
• To participate, where appropriate, in the initial assessment of the service user's problems, planning, implementation and evaluation of interventions, as required, ensuring that the service users physical, psychological and social needs are taken into account at all times.
• To deliver effective individualised care in response to service user's needs under the supervision of the nominated professional, providing a range of supportive interventions
• To ensure clear and concise documentation of individual service user care in all service user's files and that these are stored according to local policy.
• Observe and report changes in the service user's physical condition or mental health to the nominated professional.
• Contribute to the management and support of patients who exhibit challenging behaviour.
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EPUT are looking for motivated staff who shares our Trust values of Care, Learn and Empower. In return, EPUT can offer you a range of benefits and development including;
• Season Ticket Loans
• NHS discounts for staff
• Excellent Training facilities and opportunities
• Buying and Selling annual leave scheme
• The opportunity to work bank shifts and expand knowledge and experience in other areas
• Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work
• Day One Flexible Employer

The Trust supports and actively encourages flexible working for all employees. We offer many options and you are encouraged to ask the recruiting manager what is possible for this role. If appointed, you will have the opportunity to apply for a flexible working request from the first day of your employment

Join our Staff bank

What is Staff Bank?

Our EPUT NHS staff bank is an entity managed by the trust that hires clinical and non-clinical healthcare professionals to take on shifts at our trust hospitals and community settings. Here at EPUT we maintain our own bank of specialist staff to ensure that we are able offer safe and effective care at all times.

All our permanent staff are automatically enrolled onto the staff bank however this does not mean you have to work any additional shifts, but the option is there for you if you wish.

If you are joining our Trust in a fixed term role, please indicate on your New Starter Paperwork that you wish to join our staff bank.

You will be responsible for assisting the professional team in providing care for patients in an inpatient environment. Working from time to time without direct supervision but under the supervision of qualified team member, you will implement and assist with the evaluation of individual plans of care for patients and in their management and care under the guidance of the ward manager.

You will be expected to work collaboratively with key partner organisations, service users, carers, clinicians and other practitioners within the multi-disciplinary team in delivering services; providing a 7 day a week, 24 hours a day service for 365 days a year working shifts as appropriate and as rostered.

In delivering your duties you are expected to display behaviours that are aligned with the Trust values and as required in accordance with the NHS Constitution at all times.
• Monitor supplies of laundry, emergency clothing and toiletries
• Report and document incidents as required
• Report all malfunctions, shortage and inadequacies of equipment and supplies to senior staff.
• Co-operate with senior staff to report and investigate incidents such as complaints and accidents and ensure that appropriate documentation is completed.
• Take part in service development and review
• Ensure the service meets the agreed performance / contractual targets and adheres to local and government initiatives
• Undertake and complete training relevant to the national Care Certificate competency framework

In addition to the above duties you will also be expected to perform the below key activities in line with your job role;

- Complete mandatory training in line with Trust policy and procedures

- To participate in the staff appraisal process and to undertake for any staff you manage

- To keep yourself updated on all matters relating to Trust policy

- To provide management supervision where appropriate

The Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (ICS) brings together key health, care, community, and voluntary sector organisations from across our area. Our aim is to work together in partnership to join up health and care services, improving our population’s health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities. One such example of this collaborative work is the launch of our HCA Academy, an ICS initiative between Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust (MSEFT) to support the incoming Health Care assistant (HCA) workforce. The academy models a ‘one workforce’ cross system approach to the onboarding, induction, education and experience of Healthcare Assistants.

To support this ‘one workforce model’ the successful candidate for this post will be required to attend our 5 day (Monday to Friday) face to face Induction Programme at our MSE ICS Education Hub at Brentwood Community Hospital. Your start date will therefore fall on one of two of the HCA Academy induction dates across the month, which will be discussed and agreed during the recruitment process.

Our HCA Academy Induction programme has been designed to train and support the successful candidate through the early stages of their employment at EPUT and will provide opportunities to enhance skills, knowledge and experience.

Further information will be provided post interview.

This will be followed by an additional 5 day (Monday to Friday) EPUT corporate / mandatory training welcome. (EPUT Welcome will be varied between face to face and virtual delivery).




This advert closes on Thursday 7 Nov 2024

Are you an experienced Diagnostic Radiographer with Radiation Protection supervisor experience looking for your next step in your career?

We are looking for an Ionising Radiation Safety Lead to join our Medical Imaging departments at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS foundation Trust, where you will work across both our Colchester and Ipswich Hospital sites.

You will play a key role in providing a high quality, safe service to our patients where you will be the Radiographic Lead in the development, implementation, compliance and review of IRR policies and procedures within the Directorate. You will also co-ordinate research across both sites.

We are busy radiography departments carrying out a wide range of examinations. We are expanding due to recent investment with new units in our hospitals, including a new Essex and Suffolk Elective Orthopaedic Centre, Urgent Treatment Centres and community diagnostics hubs.

You will join a department that supports its staff to pursue academic courses and develop their careers within a supportive and friendly environment. In addition you will be an effective senior member of the team and wider multi-professional healthcare team.

You will be an autonomous practitioner who will lead on IR(ME)R legislation and patient safety to contribute to the continuing development of radiology practice.
• To lead on IRMER legislation and patient safety within all the Diagnostic Imaging Departments within ESNEFT.
• To take the Radiographic lead in the development, implementation, compliance, and review of IRR and IRMER policies and procedures within Medical Imaging.
• To promote a good working relationship between the Imaging department and Radiation Safety & Imaging Physics (RSIP).
• To facilitate and support with radiation incident DATIX investigations, and Internal Investigations or Serious Incidents.
• The duties and responsibilities of the post will be undertaken in accordance with the policies, procedures, and practices of ESNEFT, which the Trust may amend from time to time. The duties outlined are subject to changes, after consultation with post holder.
• To support clinically as Radiographer within the department when required
• Authorising and performing radiographic examinations, providing direct care and a high-quality diagnostic imaging service to assist in the management of patients.

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

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


This advert closes on Tuesday 19 Nov 2024

Are you an enthusiastic, dynamic Senior Nurse looking for your next challenge in your nursing career?

Interested in joining a progressive Emergency care team, with the desire to play a major role in the development of the new pathway developments and future workforce plans for emergency care.

We are looking for an exceptional nurse with strong leadership skills to work alongside a senior Matron in our friendly, supportive Urgent and Emergency CareClinical delivery group (CDG), covering the Emergency Department and the Emergency assessment units, based at Colchester Hospital.

The role will be predominately Monday to Friday although you will be expected to take part in the Quality Matron role at the weekend to supportadherence to Safe care, supporting the nursing workforce and ensuring our patients have a positive experience.

Our Urgent and Emergency CDG’s ambition is to enhance our emergency pathways, provide safe care, to improve waiting times and patient experience. The Urgent and Emergency areasinclude an Emergency Dept, AECU, Emergency Assessment Unit and a Same day Emergency care unit (AMSDEC).



Along with being part of a dynamic team providing clinical and professional leadership to an established workforce, our successful candidate willhave the opportunity to design clinical pathways, take a lead in workforce planning and develop their own career with continuing education anddevelopment opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to further develop your strategic, operational and management skills in a supportiveand innovative atmosphere.

You will be working with an engaged team of dedicated healthcare professionals in a fast pace, challenging environment who strive to provide a positive patient experience.



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

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


This advert closes on Thursday 28 Nov 2024

As a Food Service Assistant at Browning J03, Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, CO2 7UT You're a real people person with excellent communication skills, Mainly customer facing, You'll interact with our clients and colleagues every day, improving quality of life for all that you meet.

What you’ll do:

• Clean and sanitize equipment and workstations
• Support any enquiries or requests within the food and beverage areas
• Serve and replenish food from counters and break down stations at the end of meal periods
• Interact with customers in the serving, retail, and dining areas

What you bring:

• Positive attitude, professionalism and respect for others
• Basic food-handling skills
• No previous experience required

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

Package Description

• hours per week?
• 5 out of 7 days per week
  • Monday - Friday - 06:30- 14:00 and 11:00 - 18:30
  • Saturday - Sunday - 09:30 - 18:00
• £11.44 per hour
• Free Car parking

Check your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is Colchester, CO2 7UT

About The Company

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

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