West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of healthcare services across the West Suffolk region, including hospital and community care. Their ultimate mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to improve the health and well-being of their patients. Their purpose is to offer accessible, effective healthcare while continuously enhancing services and patient experiences through dedication and innovation.

Science & Healthcare

West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

We provide hospital and community services to people who live in west Suffolk.

You must provide diagnostic reporting, work independently, engage in service development and research, and regularly teach trainees and healthcare professionals.

You will provide diagnostic services, conduct maintenance and quality assurance, work independently, participate in service development, and teach trainees and healthcare professionals.

Research & Development

Healthcare

We have an exciting opportunity to expand our existing Lung Function Team, and are looking to recruit an experienced Lung Physiologist to support out busy respiratory department, consisting of 8 consultants, and 5 specialist nurses. You will collaborate with clinical colleagues to offer specialist knowledge, empowering patients in their health management. Previous applicants need not apply The post-holder will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive respiratory service. The department provides respiratory testing for both outpatients and inpatients, patients of all ages, from a range of specialities, suffering from a wide variety of medical conditions. The post-holder must provide a full diagnostic reporting service for all delivered tests. This Service Will Include The Following Diagnostic And Therapeutic Modalities (in Accordance With NICE Guidelines), Although This List Is Not Exhaustive Spirometry, lung volumes (all techniques) and gas exchange measures, reversibility testing, oximetry, simple exercise testing, challenge testing, respiratory muscle testing and skin prick allergy testing. Education for and assessment of inhaler technique. Plan and perform routine maintenance, calibration and quality assurance, and infection control procedures in line with department, professional body and equipment manufacturers recommendations. The post-holder must be able to work independently to perform these procedures without the need for direct supervision. The post-holder must actively participate in all ongoing service development, research, clinical trials and equipment evaluation. Regular teaching and training of trainees, students, medical staff and other healthcare professionals. #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for? For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracey Cross Job title: Lead Lung Physiologist Email address: Tracey.cross@wsh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01284 713 509

We have an exciting opportunity to expand our existing Lung Function Team, and are looking to recruit an experienced Lung Physiologist to support out busy respiratory department, consisting of 8 consultants, and 5 specialist nurses. You will collaborate with clinical colleagues to offer specialist knowledge, empowering patients in their health management.Previous applicants need not applyThe post-holder will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive respiratory service. The department provides respiratory testing for both outpatients and inpatients, patients of all ages, from a range of specialities, suffering from a wide variety of medical conditions.The post-holder must provide a full diagnostic reporting service for all delivered tests.This Service Will Include The Following Diagnostic And Therapeutic Modalities (in Accordance With NICE Guidelines), Although This List Is Not ExhaustiveSpirometry, lung volumes (all techniques) and gas exchange measures, reversibility testing, oximetry, simple exercise testing, challenge testing, respiratory muscle testing and skin prick allergy testing. Education for and assessment of inhaler technique.Plan and perform routine maintenance, calibration and quality assurance, and infection control procedures in line with department, professional body and equipment manufacturers recommendations.The post-holder must be able to work independently to perform these procedures without the need for direct supervision.The post-holder must actively participate in all ongoing service development, research, clinical trials and equipment evaluation.Regular teaching and training of trainees, students, medical staff and other healthcare professionals.#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our communityWe are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracey Cross Job title: Lead Lung Physiologist Email address: Tracey.cross@wsh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01284 713 509

Lung Physiologist - West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

We have an exciting opportunity to expand our existing Lung Function Team, and are looking to recruit an experienced Lung Physiologist to support out busy respiratory department, consisting of 8 consultants, and 5 specialist nurses. You will collaborate with clinical colleagues to offer specialist knowledge, empowering patients in their health management.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Previous applicants need not apply&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post-holder will contribute to the provision of a comprehensive respiratory service. The department provides respiratory testing for both outpatients and inpatients, patients of all ages, from a range of specialities, suffering from a wide variety of medical conditions.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post-holder must provide a full diagnostic reporting service for all delivered tests.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This Service Will Include The Following Diagnostic And Therapeutic Modalities (in Accordance With NICE Guidelines), Although This List Is Not Exhaustive&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Spirometry, lung volumes (all techniques) and gas exchange measures, reversibility testing, oximetry, simple exercise testing, challenge testing, respiratory muscle testing and skin prick allergy testing. Education for and assessment of inhaler technique.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Plan and perform routine maintenance, calibration and quality assurance, and infection control procedures in line with department, professional body and equipment manufacturers recommendations.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post-holder must be able to work independently to perform these procedures without the need for direct supervision.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post-holder must actively participate in all ongoing service development, research, clinical trials and equipment evaluation.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Regular teaching and training of trainees, students, medical staff and other healthcare professionals.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tracey Cross Job title: Lead Lung Physiologist Email address: Tracey.cross@wsh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01284 713 509

Lung Physiologist

You should have experience in palliative care, wound and catheter management, and possess a valid driving license with access to a car.

You will provide community nursing services, assess patients autonomously, collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team, utilize nursing skills, and commit to ongoing learning and development.

An exciting opportunity for a band 5 Community Nurse has arisen in the Bury Rural Integrated Health Team. The Team works collaboratively within a wide range of other health professionals and agencies including Adult Social Care and GP practices in a fully integrated way. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, friendly team of community nurses and therapists. You will be providing nursing services to patients in the community and have the chance to work in an autonomous manner with the support of the wider multi-disciplinary team including the Community Matrons and Interface Geriatrician. You will be using a wide range of nursing skills and will need to be confident in your assessment skills and in your ability to provide safe, effective treatments whilst working in a community setting. Experience in palliative care, wound management and catheter management will be an advantage. You will have the chance to be fully involved in working with the MDT and integrating with ACS, hospice and hospital staff and will need to be committed to ongoing learning and development in the team. This will be the perfect opportunity if you would like a role where you can use a broad range of nursing skills. We would expect the applicant to be a car driver and have a driving licence. #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for? For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sian Sampson Job title: Health Manager Bury Rural INT Email address: sian.sampson@wsh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07971230117

An exciting opportunity for a band 5 Community Nurse has arisen in the Bury Rural Integrated Health Team. The Team works collaboratively within a wide range of other health professionals and agencies including Adult Social Care and GP practices in a fully integrated way. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, friendly team of community nurses and therapists. You will be providing nursing services to patients in the community and have the chance to work in an autonomous manner with the support of the wider multi-disciplinary team including the Community Matrons and Interface Geriatrician.You will be using a wide range of nursing skills and will need to be confident in your assessment skills and in your ability to provide safe, effective treatments whilst working in a community setting. Experience in palliative care, wound management and catheter management will be an advantage. You will have the chance to be fully involved in working with the MDT and integrating with ACS, hospice and hospital staff and will need to be committed to ongoing learning and development in the team. This will be the perfect opportunity if you would like a role where you can use a broad range of nursing skills.We would expect the applicant to be a car driver and have a driving licence.#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our communityWe are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sian Sampson Job title: Health Manager Bury Rural INT Email address: sian.sampson@wsh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07971230117

Community Nurse - West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting opportunity for a band 5 Community Nurse has arisen in the Bury Rural Integrated Health Team. The Team works collaboratively within a wide range of other health professionals and agencies including Adult Social Care and GP practices in a fully integrated way. The successful applicant will join a dynamic, friendly team of community nurses and therapists. You will be providing nursing services to patients in the community and have the chance to work in an autonomous manner with the support of the wider multi-disciplinary team including the Community Matrons and Interface Geriatrician.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be using a wide range of nursing skills and will need to be confident in your assessment skills and in your ability to provide safe, effective treatments whilst working in a community setting. Experience in palliative care, wound management and catheter management will be an advantage. You will have the chance to be fully involved in working with the MDT and integrating with ACS, hospice and hospital staff and will need to be committed to ongoing learning and development in the team. This will be the perfect opportunity if you would like a role where you can use a broad range of nursing skills.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;We would expect the applicant to be a car driver and have a driving licence.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sian Sampson Job title: Health Manager Bury Rural INT Email address: sian.sampson@wsh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 07971230117

Community Nurse

You must have over 3 years NHS experience, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to prioritize work under pressure both independently and collaboratively.

You will manage pain cases, educate patients and carers, deliver clinical training, and support quality pain management initiatives across the Trust.

The opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Integrated Pain Management Service (IPMS). The successful applicant will assist in providing specialist pain management within a multidisciplinary team, and managing patients with acute and chronic pain conditions to ensure that patients receive the highest standard of care. The IPMS is a busy and friendly multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals based in the West Suffolk Hospital and the Community, providing interventional, pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to assist patients with pain management. If you have the necessary skills, and an interest in pain management and the qualities to help us to put patients first, please contact Dawn Pretty, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist (on 01284 713663) for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit. The key elements of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role are to assist in the provision of quality pain management across the Trust through comprehensive clinical, educational, audit and research initiatives. Under supervision of senior CNS’ the successful candidate will manage a case load of patients receiving direct referrals from consultant staff, junior medical staff, nursing staff and other allied health professionals (AHP’s). Excellent organisational skills are essential with the ability to plan, organise, prioritise and co-ordinate work under pressure when working alone or in collaboration with others. As a member of the team you will provide education and information for patients and/or their carers in the management of acute and chronic pain, promoting their understanding and the ability to evolve strategies for self management. You will participate in the delivery of clinical education sessions to all members of the multi-professional team to promote effective use of pain standards, policies, protocols, guidelines and clinical equipment. If you are interested in joining the team, as would like to make a difference to patients and families with acute and chronic pain and possess excellent communication and organisational skills along with more than 3 years post registration experience within a NHS environment we would like to hear from you. #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for? For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dawn Pretty Job title: Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist (IPMS) Email address: Dawn.pretty@wsh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01284 713663

The opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Integrated Pain Management Service (IPMS).The successful applicant will assist in providing specialist pain management within a multidisciplinary team, and managing patients with acute and chronic pain conditions to ensure that patients receive the highest standard of care.The IPMS is a busy and friendly multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals based in the West Suffolk Hospital and the Community, providing interventional, pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to assist patients with pain management.If you have the necessary skills, and an interest in pain management and the qualities to help us to put patients first, please contact Dawn Pretty, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist (on 01284 713663) for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit.The key elements of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role are to assist in the provision of quality pain management across the Trust through comprehensive clinical, educational, audit and research initiatives.Under supervision of senior CNS’ the successful candidate will manage a case load of patients receiving direct referrals from consultant staff, junior medical staff, nursing staff and other allied health professionals (AHP’s). Excellent organisational skills are essential with the ability to plan, organise, prioritise and co-ordinate work under pressure when working alone or in collaboration with others.As a member of the team you will provide education and information for patients and/or their carers in the management of acute and chronic pain, promoting their understanding and the ability to evolve strategies for self management. You will participate in the delivery of clinical education sessions to all members of the multi-professional team to promote effective use of pain standards, policies, protocols, guidelines and clinical equipment.If you are interested in joining the team, as would like to make a difference to patients and families with acute and chronic pain and possess excellent communication and organisational skills along with more than 3 years post registration experience within a NHS environment we would like to hear from you.#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our communityWe are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dawn Pretty Job title: Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist (IPMS) Email address: Dawn.pretty@wsh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01284 713663

Clinical Nurse Specialist - West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

The opportunity has arisen for a Band 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist to join the Integrated Pain Management Service (IPMS).&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The successful applicant will assist in providing specialist pain management within a multidisciplinary team, and managing patients with acute and chronic pain conditions to ensure that patients receive the highest standard of care.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The IPMS is a busy and friendly multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals based in the West Suffolk Hospital and the Community, providing interventional, pharmacological and non-pharmacological strategies to assist patients with pain management.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you have the necessary skills, and an interest in pain management and the qualities to help us to put patients first, please contact Dawn Pretty, Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist (on 01284 713663) for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The key elements of the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) role are to assist in the provision of quality pain management across the Trust through comprehensive clinical, educational, audit and research initiatives.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Under supervision of senior CNS’ the successful candidate will manage a case load of patients receiving direct referrals from consultant staff, junior medical staff, nursing staff and other allied health professionals (AHP’s). Excellent organisational skills are essential with the ability to plan, organise, prioritise and co-ordinate work under pressure when working alone or in collaboration with others.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a member of the team you will provide education and information for patients and/or their carers in the management of acute and chronic pain, promoting their understanding and the ability to evolve strategies for self management. You will participate in the delivery of clinical education sessions to all members of the multi-professional team to promote effective use of pain standards, policies, protocols, guidelines and clinical equipment.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you are interested in joining the team, as would like to make a difference to patients and families with acute and chronic pain and possess excellent communication and organisational skills along with more than 3 years post registration experience within a NHS environment we would like to hear from you.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Dawn Pretty Job title: Lead Clinical Nurse Specialist (IPMS) Email address: Dawn.pretty@wsh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01284 713663

Clinical Nurse Specialist

You must perform radiographic procedures unsupervised, maintain high standards, ensure radiation safety, handle patient care, and manage imaging systems effectively.

You will perform radiographic procedures, ensure radiation safety, maintain patient care, advise junior staff, and manage patient records and imaging systems.

Participate in the provision of the radiography service Provide radiography for all in patients, out patients, General Practitioner and Accident and Emergency patients including mobile and theatre. This will include a rotation through all specialities including fluoroscopy. Development and Implementation Maintaining an interest in the profession and knowledge of new techniques and protocols, attending courses where necessary, in line with the service demand. Continue a personal development plan with guidance from the appraisal system. Teaching and Training Expected to participate in the training program in place for radiography students and on occasions other students, from school leavers to pre- registration doctors. Public Relations Remain professional at all times, liaise with other clinical teams and maintain good public relations on a one-to-one basis with the general public and other interest groups. Main Responsibilities * To undertake all basic radiographic procedures unsupervised, adaptation of technique where appropriate. Able to apply a variety of general radiographic skills in unusual general and trauma situations. * Ensure high professional and technical standards are maintained at all times, advising more junior radiographers as may be required. * Ensure requirements of radiation administration and protection are observed as identified in the dept local rules, procedure protocols and guidelines and offer advice to other disciplines on the correct use of ionising radiation. * Take responsibility for the patient whilst under your care, maintaining dignity, physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs. * Accept referrals from other disciplines, adhering to Ionising Regulations (Medical Exposures) Regulation, IRMER on justification of procedures and advise other disciplines on the safe use of ionising radiation * Manipulate complex, expensive instruments ensuring safe use of equipment. * Be able to access patient records, history, enter patients details and retrieve images on the trusts Computerised Radiography / Patient Archiving System. #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for? For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Foort Job title: Service Manager Xray Email address: laura.foort@wsh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01284713329

Participate in the provision of the radiography serviceProvide radiography for all in patients, out patients, General Practitioner and Accident and Emergency patients including mobile and theatre. This will include a rotation through all specialities including fluoroscopy.Development and ImplementationMaintaining an interest in the profession and knowledge of new techniques and protocols, attending courses where necessary, in line with the service demand. Continue a personal development plan with guidance from the appraisal system.Teaching and TrainingExpected to participate in the training program in place for radiography students and on occasions other students, from school leavers to pre- registration doctors.Public RelationsRemain professional at all times, liaise with other clinical teams and maintain good public relations on a one-to-one basis with the general public and other interest groups.Main Responsibilities * To undertake all basic radiographic procedures unsupervised, adaptation of technique where appropriate. Able to apply a variety of general radiographic skills in unusual general and trauma situations. * Ensure high professional and technical standards are maintained at all times, advising more junior radiographers as may be required. * Ensure requirements of radiation administration and protection are observed as identified in the dept local rules, procedure protocols and guidelines and offer advice to other disciplines on the correct use of ionising radiation. * Take responsibility for the patient whilst under your care, maintaining dignity, physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs. * Accept referrals from other disciplines, adhering to Ionising Regulations (Medical Exposures) Regulation, IRMER on justification of procedures and advise other disciplines on the safe use of ionising radiation * Manipulate complex, expensive instruments ensuring safe use of equipment. * Be able to access patient records, history, enter patients details and retrieve images on the trusts Computerised Radiography / Patient Archiving System.      #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our communityWe are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Foort Job title: Service Manager Xray Email address: laura.foort@wsh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01284713329

Radiographer - West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

Participate in the provision of the radiography service&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Provide radiography for all in patients, out patients, General Practitioner and Accident and Emergency patients including mobile and theatre. This will include a rotation through all specialities including fluoroscopy.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Development and Implementation&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Maintaining an interest in the profession and knowledge of new techniques and protocols, attending courses where necessary, in line with the service demand. Continue a personal development plan with guidance from the appraisal system.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Teaching and Training&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Expected to participate in the training program in place for radiography students and on occasions other students, from school leavers to pre- registration doctors.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Public Relations&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Remain professional at all times, liaise with other clinical teams and maintain good public relations on a one-to-one basis with the general public and other interest groups.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Main Responsibilities&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; To undertake all basic radiographic procedures unsupervised, adaptation of technique where appropriate. Able to apply a variety of general radiographic skills in unusual general and trauma situations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ensure high professional and technical standards are maintained at all times, advising more junior radiographers as may be required.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Ensure requirements of radiation administration and protection are observed as identified in the dept local rules, procedure protocols and guidelines and offer advice to other disciplines on the correct use of ionising radiation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Take responsibility for the patient whilst under your care, maintaining dignity, physical, emotional, psychological and spiritual needs.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Accept referrals from other disciplines, adhering to Ionising Regulations (Medical Exposures) Regulation, IRMER on justification of procedures and advise other disciplines on the safe use of ionising radiation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Manipulate complex, expensive instruments ensuring safe use of equipment.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Be able to access patient records, history, enter patients details and retrieve images on the trusts Computerised Radiography / Patient Archiving System.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Laura Foort Job title: Service Manager Xray Email address: laura.foort@wsh.nhs.uk Telephone number: 01284713329

Radiographer

You must develop and implement a fundraising strategy, lead the team effectively, demonstrate impact, manage resources, and link performance to strategic goals.

You will implement and oversee a fundraising strategy, lead the team, develop policies, demonstrate charity impact, and ensure resources and performance align with strategic objectives.

Sales & Business Development

People, HR & Administration

My WiSH Charity is the local NHS Charity for West Suffolk and through its work enhances the wonderful care that our community receives at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Since 2016 the charity has established itself under its current identify (My WiSH) which has seen it go from strength to strength thanks to our amazing community and our staff all wanting to support their local healthcare services. We are seeking a new Head of Fundraising to lead the charity into the future. You will be the organisation’s lead expert regarding charitable fundraising and associated governance and organisational activity. Working closely with the trustees, you will lead and shape the charity’s work through developing and implementing a fundraising strategy and plan and the wider delivery of the team. Whether it is with our community fundraisers, clinical teams, volunteers, Council of Governors, benefactors or wider stakeholders, you will build positive relationships between them and the charity to raise awareness of, and confidence in, the value and impact of the contribution that My WiSH makes to the patients and services across West Suffolk. If this is you, I look forward to receiving your application. And if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me via jeremy.over@wsh.nhs.uk * Work to ensure that a long-term fundraising and income strategy is in place, which can guide the My WiSH Charity in achieving its objectives * Lead the implementation of the strategy, including reviewing progress against the plan and set appropriate targets. * Develop operating policies to ensure programmes and activities are implemented effectively. * Demonstrate the value of the services provided and the impact of the Charity’s work. * Bring leadership, clear direction and support to the fundraising team, ensuring that all volunteers and staff feel valued and supported * Lead by example, acting as a positive role model and responsibly at all times ensuring that actions to not bring the Charity or Trust into disrepute * Define and secure the resources (human, material and financial) needed to operate the fundraising function effectively * Lead, manage and support the fundraising team to maximise their personal contributions * Develop performance management processes that link the performance of all team members to the strategic direction of the Charity #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings. The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge. Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital. We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team. With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are. Join us. What will you #BeKnown for? For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jeremy Over Job title: Executive Director of Workforce & Communications Email address: jeremy.over@wsh.nhs.uk

My WiSH Charity is the local NHS Charity for West Suffolk and through its work enhances the wonderful care that our community receives at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Since 2016 the charity has established itself under its current identify (My WiSH) which has seen it go from strength to strength thanks to our amazing community and our staff all wanting to support their local healthcare services.We are seeking a new Head of Fundraising to lead the charity into the future.You will be the organisation’s lead expert regarding charitable fundraising and associated governance and organisational activity.Working closely with the trustees, you will lead and shape the charity’s work through developing and implementing a fundraising strategy and plan and the wider delivery of the team.Whether it is with our community fundraisers, clinical teams, volunteers, Council of Governors, benefactors or wider stakeholders, you will build positive relationships between them and the charity to raise awareness of, and confidence in, the value and impact of the contribution that My WiSH makes to the patients and services across West Suffolk.If this is you, I look forward to receiving your application. And if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me via jeremy.over@wsh.nhs.uk * Work to ensure that a long-term fundraising and income strategy is in place, which can guide the My WiSH Charity in achieving its objectives * Lead the implementation of the strategy, including reviewing progress against the plan and set appropriate targets. * Develop operating policies to ensure programmes and activities are implemented effectively. * Demonstrate the value of the services provided and the impact of the Charity’s work. * Bring leadership, clear direction and support to the fundraising team, ensuring that all volunteers and staff feel valued and supported * Lead by example, acting as a positive role model and responsibly at all times ensuring that actions to not bring the Charity or Trust into disrepute * Define and secure the resources (human, material and financial) needed to operate the fundraising function effectively * Lead, manage and support the fundraising team to maximise their personal contributions * Develop performance management processes that link the performance of all team members to the strategic direction of the Charity      #BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our communityWe are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jeremy Over Job title: Executive Director of Workforce & Communications Email address: jeremy.over@wsh.nhs.uk

Head of Fundraising - West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust

My WiSH Charity is the local NHS Charity for West Suffolk and through its work enhances the wonderful care that our community receives at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Since 2016 the charity has established itself under its current identify (My WiSH) which has seen it go from strength to strength thanks to our amazing community and our staff all wanting to support their local healthcare services.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are seeking a new Head of Fundraising to lead the charity into the future.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;You will be the organisation’s lead expert regarding charitable fundraising and associated governance and organisational activity.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Working closely with the trustees, you will lead and shape the charity’s work through developing and implementing a fundraising strategy and plan and the wider delivery of the team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Whether it is with our community fundraisers, clinical teams, volunteers, Council of Governors, benefactors or wider stakeholders, you will build positive relationships between them and the charity to raise awareness of, and confidence in, the value and impact of the contribution that My WiSH makes to the patients and services across West Suffolk.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If this is you, I look forward to receiving your application. And if you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me via jeremy.over@wsh.nhs.uk&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Work to ensure that a long-term fundraising and income strategy is in place, which can guide the My WiSH Charity in achieving its objectives&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Lead the implementation of the strategy, including reviewing progress against the plan and set appropriate targets.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Develop operating policies to ensure programmes and activities are implemented effectively.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Demonstrate the value of the services provided and the impact of the Charity’s work.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Bring leadership, clear direction and support to the fundraising team, ensuring that all volunteers and staff feel valued and supported&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Lead by example, acting as a positive role model and responsibly at all times ensuring that actions to not bring the Charity or Trust into disrepute&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Define and secure the resources (human, material and financial) needed to operate the fundraising function effectively&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Lead, manage and support the fundraising team to maximise their personal contributions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Develop performance management processes that link the performance of all team members to the strategic direction of the Charity&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;#BeKnown at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. By us. By our patients. By our community&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are a busy, friendly, rural NHS Trust providing high-quality care and compassion to more than a quarter of a million people across west Suffolk. We care for, treat and support people in hospital, at home and in various community settings.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The West Suffolk Hospital in Bury St Edmunds provides acute and secondary care services (emergency department, maternity and neonatal services, day surgery unit, eye treatment centre, Macmillan unit and children's ward). It has 500+ beds and is a partner teaching hospital of the University of Cambridge.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Adult and paediatric community services, provided in collaboration with West Suffolk Alliance partners, include a range of nursing, therapy, specialist, and ongoing temporary care and rehabilitation, some at our Newmarket Community Hospital.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We do our utmost to achieve outstanding clinical outcomes for patients and our values of fairness, inclusivity, respect, safety and team work guide how we work and behave as a team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;With nearly 5,000 staff, from all over the world, we strive to make our organisation a great place to work. Whatever your role or ambition, we want to help you be the best you can be.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyones voice counts and you can #BeKnown for whoever you are.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Join us. What will you #BeKnown for?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jeremy Over Job title: Executive Director of Workforce &amp;amp; Communications Email address: jeremy.over@wsh.nhs.uk

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