Divisional Administration Assistant | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Southend University Hospital NHS Trust - Basildon
£28,392 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
PermanentFull time
The post holder is required to provide comprehensive administrative service to the STACC SLT, including a full range of personal assistant duties to the Deputy Director or Op, Deputy Director or Nursing and, Clinical Lead, and departmental multidisciplinary team (inc. medical, nursing, and allied healthcare professionals). All tasks undertaken will be completed to a high standard, enabling the effective achievement of operational and managerial duties and will contribute towards the smooth running and development of STACC services. The post-holder will be required to work cohesively across Basildon STACC, including providing remote cross-site support to ensure a consistent and effective administration service is maintained. Provide administrative support to the Basildon STACC multidisciplinary team. Act as first point of contact, dealing with enquiries made by telephone, in writing or in person. Promptly deal with communications and respond to requests on behalf of the service, using judgement and initiative based on experience to be able to prioritise against existing commitments. Be responsible for the administrative preparation of agendas and papers for meetings, taking and typing up minutes as required. Deal with incoming correspondence, and using judgement and initiative based on experience, compose and type responses to routine correspondence matters on behalf of the service. Communicate with both internal and external partners and with clinical and non-clinical staff / individuals. Relay information in a sensitive manner between professionals, external agencies, and clinical staff. Promote good customer relations and public image of the service. Communicate complex and sensitive information with a level of understanding and application of confidentiality procedures between the multidisciplinary team and external agencies. Maintain staff and patient communication boards ensuring content is relevant for the service and its users. Ensure that voicemail messages and other communications are dealt with promptly to ensure callers always receive responses to queries without delay and that during office hours callers can contact the team. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires. – for some roles – i.e. roles for band 2 to 4, inclusive. This advert closes on Tuesday 22 Sep 2026
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Access to Records Administrator | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Southend University Hospital NHS Trust - Chelmsford
£25,760 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
PermanentFull time
We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of our friendly team The Access to Records team are responsible for delivering the complete Access to Records Service in accordance with the legal requirements as defined in the General Data Protection Regulations (2018) and the Health Records Act. Requests may be received from individual patients, Coroners, Courts, Review Panels, Solicitors, Police, Local Authorities and external organisations You will deal with access to records requests ensuring compliance with national legislation and local policies, including managing requests in an efficient and appropriate manner and within set deadlines Access to Records Administrators provide copies of health records to individual patients, Coroners, Courts, Review Panels, Solicitors, Police, Local Authorities, other NHS Providers and external organisations when appropriate and legal to do so You will ensure that all relevant checks have been undertaken and that applicants have appropriate authority and consent to access records. All copies of records will be accurate, legible, complete and provided in the format that they were requested and you will be based in one of the Trusts Access to Records Departments. Provide relevant support to Access to Records staff in listening, helping and assisting patients sensitively who may be bereaved or dealing with complex family situations. To ensure requester's are kept fully informed of, response times and potential delays in providing information. Deal with telephone requests and queries from other departments in a prompt and courteous manner. To ensure all service users are dealt with in a positive and professional manner, using judgement and discretion when necessary. To ensure consultant or clinical lead is contacted when a request demands such appropriate action. Work within Trust policies and procedures to manage Access to Records requests within agreed GDPR timescales. To ensure that relevant and accurate information is obtained for the requester, which may include information from the Patient Administration System, Accident and Emergency System, Manual Health Records and/or X-Rays. Once approval has been received from all relevant parties ensure that the information required is made available in a timely manner and sent securely to the requester. Ensure that all health records are correctly tracked using the electronic case note tracking system and liaise with departments that fail to comply. To carry out intensive searches for notes that are missing or has been misfiled in the Health Records Centre. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust For more information on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached Job Description. We look forward to your application! Please be aware that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a high number of applications be received. Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires. This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Maternity Care Assistant | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Southend University Hospital NHS Trust - Basildon
£25,760 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
PermanentFull time
We are seeking a Maternity Care Assistant - band 3 to join our team at our Basildon site to work across all areas of Maternity. The appointed candidate will be responsible for supporting Midwives with providing care to women and babies and completing observations to monitor the well being of both. You will support all areas within maternity and will require a flexible motivated person to support the service. Level 3 Maternity Care Assistant provides direct delivery of clinical care to all women and babies accessing maternity services and may be based within specialist and integrated teams such as in theatre, fetal medicine units and community hubs. May serve as a point of contact/support for women and their families and provide clinical, physical, psychological and emotional care and support. Provide appropriate information and where necessary, signpost to wider support organisations. The MSW reports to registered practitioners where planned delegated care has been provided. Uses additional skills, to those of band 2 Maternity Care Assistant, within focused aspects of service delivery to enhance the service offered to women and their families; working alongside, but under the guidance of, practitioners at all levels from across the multidisciplinary team including, but not limited to midwives; obstetricians; ultra-sonographers; physiotherapists and advanced nurse practitioners Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires. – for some roles – i.e. roles for band 2 to 4, inclusive. This advert closes on Sunday 20 Sep 2026
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Nurse Consultant | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust - Colchester
£66,582 - £77,368 per annum
PermanentFull time
Great Tey Ward at Colchester Hospital is looking to appoint a substantive Nurse Consultant. Applications are being sought from candidates with experience either as a Nurse Consultant or within an Advanced Clinical Practice post. Great Tey is a Nurse Led medically optimised ward that sits within the inpatient flow CDG. The post holder will also be required to provide clinical leadership and day to day oversight of medically outlined patients who are accommodated within the Orthopaedic and Gynaecology wards (Oldham, Fordham and Stanway). This will be undertaken in close collaboration with the relevant medical consultant teams, ensuring appropriate consultant oversight and support to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care (outliers usually account for between 3-6 patients). • Act as an expert clinical practitioner demonstrating advanced clinical skills and knowledge including evidence of critical thinking and implementation of research-based practice within the management of own caseload. • To work in close relationship with different Consultant bodies for professional guidance • To demonstrate clinical leadership, skills and knowledge in developing a comprehensive Nurse Led Model of Care, incorporating clinical competency trust wide and patient care pathways. • Be responsible for developing and leading on nursing and advanced care practice standards, underpinning a robust governance structure for a future workforce of advanced practitioners within the ward. 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 22 Sep 2026
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Part-Time Self-Employed Cleaners - Begin This Week - Colchester, Essex
Maid2Clean - Colchester
£13 to £14 an hour
PermanentPart time
Maid2Clean are seeking domestic cleaners in your area. We are recruiting for cleaners who are great workers who take pride in their cleaning. The advantages of registering with Maid2Clean are We are a growing firm always advertising for clients in your area and usually have clients waiting. You are paid by the client on the day of clean. We find the work for you and put in place liability insurance on your behalf at no cost to you. Own transport preferred but if you don't have transport we'll try to find work close to you. Proof of ID and two written references required before you're able to be given work from Maid2Clean This is a self employed position. Salary: £13 - £14 #M2CDF116164
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Speciality Doctor - Anaesthetics | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Southend University Hospital NHS Trust - Chelmsford
£63,696 - £102,689 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
PermanentFull time
The Department of Anaesthetics provides anaesthetics, pain services, pre-operative preparation and emergency services to Broomfield Hospital as part of the Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust. The Department is part of the Division of Anaesthetics and Theatres and has one Clinical Director and Trust-wide leads in Pre Assessment and Pain. Lists also occur at the Braintree Community Hospital which is a standalone elective, Orthopaedic site. We would be nothing without our staff. So it goes without saying that when it comes to recruiting new team members, we’re looking for the best. We encourage staff to be innovative, to challenge the “as is” and to always put patients first. You may wish to explore what could be available to you to advance your potential within this role, or to arrange an informal visit to enjoy our location and to meet our dedicated, professional colleagues. For further details on this post/informal visits please contact: Dr Santosh Mehrotra, Consultant Anaesthetist Clinical Director for Anaesthetics and Theatres. Broomfield Hospital Email: Santosh.Mehrotra@nhs.net The Department of Anaesthetics provides anaesthetics, pain services, pre-operative preparation and emergency services to Broomfield Hospital as part of the Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust. The Department is part of the Division of Anaesthetics and Theatres and has one Clinical Director and Trust-wide leads in Pre Assessment and Pain. Lists also occur at the Braintree Community Hospital which is a standalone elective, Orthopaedic site. There is a strong history of excellence in anaesthetic education at Broomfield and we have links to the School of Medicine at the nearby Anglia Ruskin University including Honorary Senior Lecturers. There are national courses organised under the auspices of ARU by our consultants. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Domestic Working Supervisor | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Southend University Hospital NHS Trust - Basildon
£25,760 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
PermanentPart time
We're looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a supervisor and help drive change across our friendly and hardworking department. Working within the MSE Domestic Services Team, you will have access to the best in class training in this field which will enable you to develop your skillset. and have the opportunity to implement improvements that will enhance our patients' experiences, inspire staff to be the best they can be and also have access to the best in class training in this field which will also enable you to develop your skillset. If successful, you will become part of a hard working, determined and forward thinking team, supporting in driving efficiencies across the trust within Domestic Services to ensure the best patient experience is provided at all times. Your role will be to participate and control all aspects of the Domestic Departments Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and support the total domestic operational service delivery model by ensuring that works are carried out by Domestic staffs to their job specifications. You will be required to monitor quality services are being provided at all times whilst promoting good business relationships between Management and Staff and supporting the patient experience. Participating in a 7 day week management rota as scheduled and approved by management and have an understanding of Domestic Service Level Agreements between the Estates & Facilities Business unit, wards, departments and satellite buildings to ensure services are delivered accordingly and in a cost effective manner. You will be managing a diverse team and resolving any team related issues and be responsible for ensuring that all staff maintain a clean and safe environment for all patients, visitors and staff members. Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust Are you looking for an exciting Supervisor role using your unique qualities? Then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. This advert closes on Thursday 24 Sep 2026
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Domestic service assistant | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Southend University Hospital NHS Trust - Braintree
£25,272 Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
PermanentPart time
We have an exciting opportunity here at Mid and South Essex Foundation Trust to join our team. You will be responsible for day-to-day upkeep of the cleanliness as set out in the cleaning schedule. These areas may include ward areas, clinical areas, and hospital corridors, also associated areas across the Braintree Community Hospital site. Maybe required to assist with the patients meal and beverage service. You will be working as part of a team, and working within an integrated Hotel Services department, offering a high quality, flexible and customer focused service. No Visa Sponsorship is available for this role Work requests are dealt with promptly and efficiently and meet the needs of the wards/departments. Wards/Departments are maintained free of dust, dirt and moisture through the process of daily and periodic cleaning Transfer of infection is prevented by the additional process of effective termination cleaning of patient bed areas Wards/departments are maintained free from excessive refuse and kept tidy and presentable at all times Any other reasonable ad hoc duties as required for service provision Provide a catering service to the patients as and when required Promote positive feedback for other service users, by providing the highest standard of cleaning Communicate with other team members via verbal or written communication skills Promote a positive image of yourself and the service Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. Are you looking for an exciting Domestic service assistant role using your unique qualities, then we want to hear from you. For full details about this varied and rewarding role, please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a suitable number of applications. Unfortunately, there is no Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Whilst we are able to employ candidates on a graduate Visa, we are unable to offer sponsorship once the graduate visa expires. This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026
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Podiatry Assistant | East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Colchester Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust - Clacton/Colchester
£25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
ContractFull time
Fixed-Term Maternity Cover | Monday to Friday | Colchester, Clacton & Harwich Are you an experienced Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or Care Worker looking for an opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist clinical service? Our friendly Podiatry Service is looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate individual to join our team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. You will work alongside our podiatrists, supporting patients in clinic and assisting with delegated clinical tasks, including redressing and wound care. You will also have the opportunity to support our team during home visits, providing care to patients in their own homes. The role will involve working across our clinics inColchester, Clacton and Harwich, as well as supporting home visits. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are therefore essential for this role. What we offer Monday to Friday working No weekend or bank holiday working The opportunity to gain experience within a specialist podiatry service A varied role working with patients of all ages and with a wide range of clinical needs Support and supervision from an experienced podiatry team A friendly and collaborative working environment If you are an experienced HCA or Care Worker who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and would like to develop your clinical experience within podiatry, we would love to hear from you. About the role Our service supports patients of all ages with a wide range of foot health needs. These include, but are not limited to: · Diabetes-related foot problems · Vascular conditions · Wounds and wound care · Musculoskeletal conditions · Ingrowing toenails · A variety of other foot and lower-limb conditions You will play an important role in supporting our podiatrists to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care to our patients. About you We are ideally looking for someone with previous experience as an HCA, Healthcare Support Worker or Care Worker who is confident working with patients and able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. You should be: · Caring, compassionate and patient-focused · Reliable and well organised · Comfortable working independently as well as within a team · Willing to undertake delegated clinical duties following appropriate training and supervision · Able to communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues · Keen to develop your knowledge and experience within podiatry and wound care 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 Sunday 27 Sep 2026
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Care Co-Ordinator | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust
Essex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust - Colchester
£39,959 - £48,117 per annum
PermanentFull time
To be responsible as the Care Coordinator for the assessment and coordination of care needs, planning and implementation of evidence based care to a defined group of service users and their carers within a defined catchment area/locality. To provide professional advice and support to other agencies and members of the multidisciplinary team, to act as a role model and resource for junior/less experienced staff. As a Care Coordinator, you will hold a caseload of service users and have a number of responsibilities that include assessment and coordination of care needs. Once needs are identified, you will be expected to plan and implement evidence-based care to the service users and their carers. You will have the support and supervision of your Team Lead, and as a Band 6 clinician, you will be expected to act as a supervisor and resource for junior or less experienced staff. You will be able to draw on the interventions and expertise provided by your MDT colleagues, such as Support Workers, Social Workers, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Employment Specialists, Family Therapists and Medical Colleagues. Valuing you. Recognising your dedication. At EPUT, we look after you. • 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. Benefits • 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service. • Excellent pension of up to 14.5% 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. Work that wraps around your needs • Job share: Applications for job shares are welcomed. Some of your typical duties as a Care Coordinator may include (but are not limited to): • Assessing new referrals to the team and ascertaining whether they have care needs that need to be addressed within the service • Coordinating the care and assessment under the Care Programme Approach (CPA) of a designated caseload • Creating and continually updating person-centred careplans and building therapeutic relationships with your clients. • Continually assess risk and design personalised risk management plans • Facilitate referral to crisis teams or admission to hospital where necessary, plus providing presence and involvement in inpatient careplan and discharge planning. • Administration of long-acting anti-psychotic depot injections in a community setting • Monitoring of medication adherence and any potential side-effects. Organising medical reviews when indicated. • Identify any possible safeguarding concerns and be responsible for the completion of safeguarding investigations. • Ensure that the requirements of the Mental Health Act 1983 are observed, adhered to and implemented. • Support the promotion of carer and service user involvement within the service and for its provision plus ensuring carer’s needs are identified and responded to. This advert closes on Thursday 1 Oct 2026
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