Overview
We are currently recruiting for Healthcare Support Workers, Therapy Assistants and Theatre Support Workers across Ipswich Hospital. We welcome applications from individuals with or without prior healthcare experience who are eager to build a career in the NHS. We pride ourselves on supporting our staff. We offer a wide range of training and development opportunities, as well as flexible working options.
Requirements and responsibilities
* Attend an Assessment Day at Ipswich Hospital on Friday, 17th April 2026
* Academy Starters will need to commit to a start date in line with the Apprenticeship Academy Program
* Have residency status that allows you to work. We are unable to offer sponsorship for these roles
* Meet pre-employment requirements including ability to provide references to cover the last three years, satisfactory DBS check & Occupational Health requirement
* As you will be working shifts including nights you must be 18 or older at commencement
Benefits and culture
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 offers a variety of services. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do and forms part of ESNEFT's core activities. The Trust operates and relies on everyone treating each other with dignity and respect to receive equitable and fair treatment in policies and practices.
About ESNEFT
We are ESNEFT and we provide hospital and community health services to almost one million people across east Suffolk and north Essex. We employ more than 12,000 staff and operate across Colchester and Ipswich. We are one of the largest NHS organisations in England.
Pathways and progression
Our recruitment approach focuses on supporting your professional growth through Apprenticeship programmes that develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to deliver high-quality patient care. Our assessment day is designed to establish your skills and experience, and to signpost you to the right pathway. If successful you will be offered one of the following pathways:
* Recruitment to band 3 for those with relevant previous NHS experience and/or qualifications, and the opportunity to complete a level 3 apprenticeship
* Recruitment to band 2 to upskill you into clinical care, and the opportunity to complete either a level 3 apprenticeship, or join our level 2 Academy
* Recruitment to a band 2 in our Academy for those new to care or with little prior experience (Please see attached Apprentice Flyer)
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