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Patients who have been given mobility equipment to use are being asked to return it when no longer needed. Crutches, metal walking sticks and walking frames are among some of the items patients can return if they’ve borrowed the equipment or been issued the equipment from Ipswich or Colchester hospitals. Each item of equipment is deep cleaned, checked and maintained or repaired before being issued to another patient. Items that can be returned include: ✅ crutches ✅ metal walking sticks ✅ walking frames ✅ perching stools ✅ commodes ✅ shower chairs ✅ toilet frames How you return equipment is different depending on the area. Returning equipment in east Suffolk/Ipswich: 💙 Drop it into the large blue recycling bin outside Entrance 6 or the Garrett Anderson building at Ipswich Hospital 💙 Contact Medequip for a free collection by calling 01473 351805 or email [email protected] 💙 Take it to Medequip’s depot at Unit 31, Bluestem Road, Ransomes Europark, Ipswich, IP3 9RR 💙 Return it to the Live Well Hub in Leiston at Waterloo Centre, Waterloo Avenue, Leiston, IP16 4HF 💙 Return it to The Dales in Ipswich at 216 Dales Road, Ipswich, IP1 4JY Returning equipment in north Essex/Colchester: 💙 Return crutches, walking frames and metal walking sticks to the Physiotherapy Department at Gainsborough Wing, Colchester Hospital 💙 Any medical equipment that was delivered directly to your house should have a Medequip or ECL sticker on it. If so, you can contact Medequip for a free collection. Call 0333 034 2048 or email [email protected] This includes hospital beds, toilet frames, perching stools, commodes, hoists, slings, slide sheets, wendylet (special bed sheet) etc. 💙 You can also return equipment with an ECL or Medequip sticker direct to the depot at Unit 2, Horizon 120 Business Park, Horizon Boulevard, Braintree, Essex, CM77 7AY. If you’ve left Colchester Hospital with a piece of medical equipment that isn’t a walking aid and doesn’t have a Medequip or ECL sticker on it, please do not return it to Medequip but contact the team at the hospital who supplied it. Material moon boots or arm supports cannot be returned as they cannot be cleaned for future patients. Please don’t return equipment to our community hospitals or to our community teams – they aren’t able to take back equipment there.

Hadi Zaheer started as a Medical Lab Assistant in ESNEFT Pathology and now works as a Specialist Biomedical Scientist in our Biochemistry lab 🧪 #PathologyWeek Tell us a little about your role in Pathology at ESNEFT. I am a Band 6 Specialist Biomedical Scientist working in the Clinical Biochemistry lab. The role involves the processing of samples using both automated and manual methods. I’m involved with the maintenance of analysers and verification of results that are generated and in communicating these results to service users when required. How long have you worked at ESNEFT? I’ve been at ESNEFT for a little over 8 years. What do you enjoy the most about working in Pathology at ESNEFT? I’ve enjoyed the friendliness of the staff and the willingness to work as a team and support each other. This is especially evident in the lab when issues arise and colleagues are always stepping up to help, including the seniors and managers. Being approachable and kind has been a key quality among the staff here. How has ESNEFT helped you with your personal growth and career development in Pathology? I started in blood science reception as a Band 2 Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) after finishing my masters. During my time as a MLA, I was given the opportunity to undertake the IBMS registration portfolio which would help me progress my career. With the guidance of the training team I completed this portfolio and it has allowed me to gain my professional registration and become a Biomedical Scientist. Through various training sessions provided by senior staff and colleagues together with the variety of experiences present here in ESNEFT Pathology, I have been able to progress my professional development and maintain a high standard of work. This has also helped make me comfortable in suggesting improvements or changes to processes which may help the service. What would you say to someone who is considering applying for a role in Pathology at ESNEFT? I would recommend working in Pathology at ESNEFT, especially after my personal experience and the professional and personal development that I’ve been able to undertake during my time here. The friendly atmosphere and a willingness to receive feedback and suggestions to help with improvements has helped foster a pleasant environment to work in. There have been endless opportunities to learn regardless of your job role and there has always been encouragement to naturally grow into more senior roles. #Pathology #PathologistsAndPatients #BiomedicalScience #HealthcareScience #NHS #NHSJobs #Biochemistry #JobsInPathology

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The next phase of a multi-million pound upgrade which will make sure patients using Clacton Hospital can receive high quality healthcare in state-of-the-art surroundings has begun. We have appointed MTX Contracts Ltd (MTX) to carry out the improvements, which will see parts of the existing building demolished and a two-storey extension built to house a new Urgent Treatment Centre (UTC). The Kate Grant and Jubilee areas will also be retained and refurbished as part of the project, which will create modern facilities which meet the changing needs of patients. The latest phase comes following a range of other improvements at the site, which have seen a new Community Diagnostic Centre and endoscopy suite built, the podiatry department move to a spacious new home and the Jubilee Infusion Lounge, where patients can receive a wide range of infusions, relocate to an easy-to-access ground floor base. Naomi Palmer, project manager, said: “We are delighted that Clacton Hospital is benefitting from such a significant investment. The work that has taken place so far has brought essential diagnostic services closer to home while vastly improving the environment in which our patients receive care. “The next phase of this major project will see a new, easy-to-access UTC created, along with extra clinical spaces. The work has been planned carefully so that patients can continue to access these services throughout construction without the need to travel further afield." We are working with NHS Suffolk and North East Essex Integrated Care Board and NHS Property Services to carry out the project. NHS England and SNEE ICB have contributed funding. Work is due for completion in autumn 2025.

Sandip Thapa is a Biomedical Scientist in the Biochemistry Lab at ESNEFT. We are learning more about his role and sharing his story about working in ESNEFT Pathology. 🧪 👇 Tell us a little about your role in Pathology at ESNEFT. I work as a Biomedical Scientist in the Biochemistry Lab. My role involves sample handling, maintenance and operation of various analysers, monitoring quality control, making reports on external quality control, analyser verification, test result validation as well as providing analytical advice and information to service users regarding test results. How long have you worked at ESNEFT? I have been working at ESNEFT for over eight years. What do you enjoy the most about working in Pathology at ESNEFT? One of the things I enjoy most about working in pathology at ESNEFT is that I am directly contributing to patient diagnosis, monitoring and prognosis. It gives me a sense of satisfaction that my work is making a difference in patient care. How has ESNEFT helped you with your personal growth and career development in Pathology? I joined ESNEFT as a Band 5 Biomedical Scientist. During my time here I have been given training on operating various equipment, health and safety at workplace, auditing, test result validation, systematic investigation of problem and complaint handling. The training lead for Biochemistry has supported me with my specialist portfolio. My MSc was funded by ESNEFT. I progressed on to become a Specialist Biomedical Scientist. The teamwork at my workplace has allowed diverse skills and experience to come together which has been my important learning curve. The experience and knowledge I have gained at ESNEFT has given me the confidence in my ability to do my job independently. What would you say to someone who is considering applying for a role in Pathology at ESNEFT? ESNEFT Pathology is a good place to work and for your career development. Management communicate regularly about their decisions on work related activities, they are open to feedback and you can negotiate flexible working hours to maintain your work-life balance. You will be working with other colleagues in a team who will support each other. There are opportunities to learn, improve skills and develop career as a Biomedical Scientist. So, whatever stage you are in your career, you can join ESNEFT Pathology. #PathologyWeek #PathologistsAndPatients #HealthcareScience #Biochemistry #BiomedicalScience #Pathology #NHS #NHSJobs

📢 Happy #OccupationalTherapyWeek2024 celebrate with us by applying to join one of our teams this week 👇 #ComeAndJoinUs 💻 Find your next OT role here: https://buff.ly/3GhfjQN #OccupationalTherapist #OccupationalTherapy #NHS #NHSJobs #OTWeek2024 #HiringNow @theRCOT

#TeamESNEFT are looking for a Senior Pharmacy Professional who is ready for the next step in their career to come and lead our amazing team of over 300 staff in the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation service! 👇 #ChiefPharmacist 💻 Apply here: https://buff.ly/4fj7I2e #Pharmacy #PharmacyCareers #NHS #NHSJobs #HiringNow @TheGPhC @rpharms

#TeamESNEFT are looking for a Senior Pharmacy Professional who is ready for the next step in their career to come and lead our amazing team of over 300 staff in the Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation service! 👇 #ChiefPharmacist 💻 Apply here: https://buff.ly/4fj7I2e #Pharmacy #PharmacyCareers #NHS #NHSJobs #HiringNow @TheGPhC @rpharms

There's still time to apply for this amazing opportunity to join our amazing theatre team in the new Essex and Suffolk Elective Orthopaedic Centre! 👇 #TimeToShine 💻 Apply here: https://buff.ly/4eUv5Q5 #NHS #NHSJobs #Orthopaedics #Surgery #HiringNow #Healthcare #Hospital #JobsInSurgery The Nursing and Midwifery Council