East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Therapy Generic Worker

The closing date is 26 March 2026

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Generic Worker interested in therapy to join Felixstowe Community Hospital working on the ward which specialises in the rehabilitation of patients, and facilitating safe and effective discharge of patients to various destinations. The hospital also holds a number of dedicated delirium beds.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and well-motivated Therapy Generic Worker. You will take a key role supporting the Occupational Therapist and Physiotherapist on the ward at Felixstowe Community Hospital. Under direct guidance from the Therapists the you will facilitate and implement rehabilitation and assist in equipment assessment and provision.

We offer a very supportive approach to personal development and the opportunity to be a key part of shaping the future of how therapy serviceson the ward are delivered

We have two working patterns available and we welcome candidates to indicate in their application which pattern they would prefer;

4days at 7hrs a day plus 30mins lunch= Mon, Tue, Thur and Friday 0830 - 1600Or, a 27.5hrs contract over 5 days5 days at 5.5hrs plus lunch= Mon - Fri 0900 - 1500

Main duties of the job

  • To assist in the delivery of high standards of healthcare to patients within their own homes and in clinics, by carrying out planned care.
  • To provide high standard of care to the patients whilst promoting independence and respecting their privacy and that of their families.
  • To undertake delegated assessments and deliver healthcare for patients.
  • To work alongside the integrated team to prevent unnecessary admission to hospital.
  • To work with all health care professionals, and statutory/non statutory agencies to provide a seamless, integrated service to our service users.

About us

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

432-HR1404-25

Job locations

Felixstowe Hospital

Constable Road

Felixstowe

IP11 7HJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • QCF Care Certificate or equivalent knowledge and experience, or working towards an Apprenticeship

Desirable

  • NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience managing stressful situations
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a care setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • Providing high standards of care
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Understanding of moving patients using handling aids

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Epic EPR

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Empathy & sensitivity
  • Able to make own travel arrangements to meet the needs of the services if required.
  • Able to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, using the English language
  • Observational & reporting skills
  • Ability to Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • QCF Care Certificate or equivalent knowledge and experience, or working towards an Apprenticeship

Desirable

  • NVQ 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Experience

Essential

  • Experience managing stressful situations
  • Experience of working in a team
  • Experience of working with the general public

Desirable

  • Experience of working within a care setting

Knowledge

Essential

  • Providing high standards of care
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Understanding of moving patients using handling aids

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Epic EPR

Personal Skills

Essential

  • Empathy & sensitivity
  • Able to make own travel arrangements to meet the needs of the services if required.
  • Able to communicate effectively, in writing and verbally, using the English language
  • Observational & reporting skills
  • Ability to Manoeuvre limbs of around 5-6 kg

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Felixstowe Hospital

Constable Road

Felixstowe

IP11 7HJ


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Felixstowe Hospital

Constable Road

Felixstowe

IP11 7HJ


Employer's website

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


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Professional Lead Physiotherapist

Joanna Moorman

Joanna.Moorman@esneft.nhs.uk

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

432-HR1404-25

Job locations

Felixstowe Hospital

Constable Road

Felixstowe

IP11 7HJ


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