East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Occupational Therapist/ Senior Physiotherapist
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Occupational Therapist/ Senior Physiotherapist
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, motivated clinician to join our team. You will be a registered Occupational Therapist/ Senior Physiotherapist with demonstrable expertise in discharge planning, supporting patients to become experts in their own care and to remain in their own homes.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide rapid assessments in a fast-paced environment.
- Formulate robust discharge plans.
- Work with the wider MDT to problem solve and support patients into their preferred place of care.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills.
- Enjoy working with a variety of service users of different age groups.
- Good self-management skills and an ability to prioritise your case load.
- Experience of working in a variety of clinical settings with sound medical, respiratory, and social knowledge.
Working Conditions
- 7 day working in a 4 week pattern, with x2 days off prior to or after the weekend.
- Periods of requiring you to work 10:00-18:00 Mon- Friday once every 8 weeks.
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About Us
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. Our dedicated staff deliver care from acute hospitals in Colchester and Ipswich, community hospitals, surgeries, community clinics and in patients’ own homes.
We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England, employing more than 12,000 staff.
Benefits
- A wide range of training and development opportunities.
- Flexible working options.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Unsocial hours payments (where applicable).
- 27 days annual leave on commencement (pro rata).
- Access to a range of NHS discounts.
- Staff Health and Wellbeing programme.
Our Philosophy
Our philosophy is that Time Matters to everyone. Across the Trust, we concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause time delays for our staff and patients.
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Application
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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Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Claire Baldwin
- Job title: Specialist Physiotherapist Emergency Care
- Email address: claire.baldwin@esneft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07762001312
Proposed Interview Date
22nd July 2026
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