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REACT
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 40 hours per week
Job ref
432-MI2935
Employer
East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Constantine House
Town
Ipswich
Salary
£67,325 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
13/10/2026 23:59

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East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust logo

Trust Grade Doctor Community Services (REACT)

We are one of the largest NHS organisation in England. Our scale provides exciting opportunities for development, innovation, research, education and training.

Talk to us about our range of flexible working opportunities, apprenticeships and staff benefits

Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is at the heart of all we do; and it 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 the implementation of Policies, Procedures and in its Practices, to foster positive work relationships, and finally to act with integrity as a professional within ESNEFT as well as a representative of the NHS as a whole.  The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values such as Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan, People Plan, People Promise and a Model Employer intrinsic in the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Agenda, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.

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

 

Job overview

Applications are invited from enthusiastic, motivated, and committed individuals to join our friendly and dynamic team within the urgent community response team, REACT (reactive emergency assessment community team) and Hospital at Home.

REACT works closely with the department of older people’s services at Ipswich Hospital and there will educational opportunities available linked to the OPS department.

This role is shared with other trust grade doctors. It provides excellent opportunity to gain further experience in acute medicine and rehabilitation/community geriatrics and would provide a good grounding for someone interested in either GP or geriatric training.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for providing the medical review of patients within their own home environment, who are on the REACT and Hospital at Home caseload. This will include the planning and management of complete episodes of care, initiation and management of therapeutic diagnostics and interventions, working in partnership with the multidisciplinary team, and delegating and referring as appropriate to optimise health outcomes and resource use. The REACT caseload is discussed on the daily morning handover and the Hospital at Home has a daily MDT. Senior medical cover is provided by Dr Coutts, Dr Coates, Dr Gummer (GPwER) and the clinical nurse lead for REACT. Consultant level support is available Monday-Friday 9-5pm.

Working for our organisation

At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health services to more than 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.

As one of the largest NHS organisations in England, we employ over 12,000 staff and are committed to providing excellent opportunities for learning, development and career progression. Flexible working options will be considered for all roles where service needs allows.

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 that Time Matters.  We concentrate on improving the things we do and removing those which cause delays for our staff and patients.  

We have invested in our commitment to Time Matters with the implementation of Epic electronic patient record. This will transform the way we work.

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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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please see the job description attached for the full duties and responsibilities for the Trust Grade Doctor Community Services role. 

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Full registration with GMC
  • MBBS or equivalent
  • MRCP part 1
  • Some experience at CMT /VTS level of acute geriatric and general medicine
  • Some NHS experience
  • Evidence of working in a multidisciplinary team
  • Effective communication skills
  • Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
  • Valid driving licence and ability to drive in the community
  • Commitment to good team working and relationships
  • Commitment to training and continuing medical education
Desirable criteria
  • Full MRCP
  • 6 months of geriatric training
  • IT skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Clare Cunnell
Job title
Service Lead REACT
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01473 712233
Additional information

Contact details for discussion about the role

Clare Cunnell - [email protected]

Dr Laura Coutts - [email protected]

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