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Talent for Care Lead Review

at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Graduate Job

Business Operations, Healthcare, Marketing, Project Management

Ipswich

Review Submitted: April 2026

Overall Rating

4.8 /5

The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!

4.8/5 - Overview of the Role
4.8/5 - Experience & Company Culture
5/5 - Recommendations & Advice

Overview of the Role

Overall, how would you describe your experience at East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust?

Each day is varied and I work within a great supportive team.

What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?

Each day I know I am making a difference to peoples lives, supporting them to develop and supporting them to provide the best care to our patients and visitors.
I lead a team, always looking to improve the service and develop improved ways of working.

To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?

5/5
I am able to use my skills and experience to influence good practice, support colleagues, and contribute to service improvement. I generally feel that my input is valued, particularly when working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders. There are opportunities to share ideas, provide leadership, and see the impact of my work.

How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?

4/5
Fair pay within the NHS. A good package including pension and generous Annual leave entitlement.

How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?

5/5
I have been supported to expand my skills and build on my confidence. It has given space to explore strengths and weaknesses, building on opportunities to explore and expand depth of knowledge and skills.

How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?

5/5
My underpinning knowledge has improved and I have been able to implement learning gained from my apprenticeship

Experience & Company Culture

How is the support you receive?

5/5
Great support from managers, team and Training provider

How is your work-life balance?

5/5
I have had to balance the demands of the apprenticeship learning, academic demands and continuing work demands.
I have had support from manager, family and been organised in planning.

What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?

5/5
Apprenticeships are supported within the organisation and the value of the learning has been rewarded.
I am able to hybrid work, supporting work and family demand balance.

How would you rate East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?

4/5
It is always striving to improve EDI and accessibility. Has a wide range of focus and networking groups to explore and develop areas.

How would you rate East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?

5/5
As an anchor employer, CSR is important to ESNEFT and it has a wide range of projects and workstreams supporting the surrounding community.

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust to a friend?

Yes

Why?

Opportunities available, support for apprenticeships and development.

How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?

5/5

When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust?

Ensure you put all information clearly in application, list all qualifications.
Use the Personal specification in the Job description to taylor your supporting statement to highlight why and how you meet the position requirements.
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