About this role
Job summary
Start your NHS journey with support, opportunity, and purpose.
Are you an internationally trained nurse who has successfully passed OSCE and have your NMC PIN and are ready to take the next step in your career?
Join us at ESNEFT where your skills, experience, and passion will be truly valued.
We understand the unique journey you've taken to get here, and were committed to helping you thrive. That's why we offer a dedicated 4-week adaptation programme designed to prepare you for your new role within the NHS, our Trust, and the UK healthcare system.
We are proud to support internationally trained nurses and believe that your unique perspectives enhance the care we provide. At ESNEFT, you're not just starting a job you're building a future. Start your exciting NHS career journey with us today.
Apply now and become part of a team that supports, celebrates, and grows together.
Main duties of the job
What you can expect
- A 4-week, structured Adaptation and Induction Programme to support your transition into working in the NHS
- Ongoing mentorship and guidance from experienced clinical educators and nursing teams
- Opportunities to build your confidence and competence in a safe, supportive environment
- A clear development pathway to help you grow within your nursing career at ESNEFT
Who we're looking for:
- Internationally trained nurses who have passed their OSCE and have an NMC PIN
- Proven post-registration experience as a nurse in the country where you trained
- A commitment to delivering compassionate, safe, and high-quality care
Why choose ESNEFT?
- A Trust that genuinely values diversity, inclusivity, and cultural contributions
- Supportive teams committed to your personal and professional development
- Access to preceptorship, CPD, and leadership training
- Work-life balance initiatives and access to our Employee Wellbeing Programme
- A chance to work across vibrant communities in beautiful Suffolk and Essex
About us
We are one of the largest NHS organisation in the region, employing over 12,000 staff. We deliver care from two main hospitals in Colchester & Ipswich, six community hospitals, clinics and patient's homes.
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 ESNEFTs 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 and to foster positive work relationships. The EDI Agenda reflects the Trust values of Optimistic, Appreciative and Kind. In line with the NHS Long Term Plan and Staff Standards, we consistently strive to improve, to take the learning into Action for a better ESNEFT.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Join us at ESNEFT where your skills, experience, and passion will be truly valued. We are looking for Nurses to work a either Colchester or Ipswich Hospital.
We understand the unique journey you've taken to get here, and we’re committed to helping you thrive. That’s why we offer a dedicated 4-week adaptation programme designed to prepare you for your new role within the NHS, our Trust, and the UK healthcare system.
We are proud to support internationally trained nurses and believe that your unique perspectives enhance the care we provide. At ESNEFT, you’re not just starting a job—you’re building a future.
What you can expect
- An 4-week, structured Adaptation and Induction Programme to support your transition into working in the NHS
- Ongoing mentorship and guidance from experienced clinical educators and nursing teams
- Opportunities to build your confidence and competence in a safe, supportive environment
- A clear development pathway to help you grow within your nursing career at ESNEFT
Who we're looking for:
- Internationally trained nurses who have passed their OSCE and have an NMC PIN
- Proven post-registration experience as a nurse
- A commitment to delivering compassionate, safe, and high-quality car
Working at ESNEFT
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 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.
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.
Sponsorship Eligibility
To comply with UK Government regulations on sponsorship we are unable to provide sponsorship to applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria or the salary threshold. Full guidance on sponsorship can be found Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK
Notes
Please note that where response levels are exceptional we may close the post before the specified date, therefore early application is recommended.
In line with AfC Terms and Conditions new entrants to NHS will commence on the entry level of the salary
If you require any information in an alternative format or have any access needs for the application process, please contact us.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NMC Registered
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
Colchester Hospital
Colchester
Essex
CO4 5JL
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)