Job summary
Interventional Psychiatry Service in Oxford is looking for a highly motivated, skilled, flexible nurse to join the team caring for patients receiving Electro-convulsive Therapy (ECT), Ketamine, and rTMS therapy. This treatments are vital for patients suffering with treatment-resistant depression and can really make a different to their lives. We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven team player, with excellent communication and organisational skills to join our friendly team.
The service currently provides:
- ECT treatment on Tuesdays and Fridays mornings (2-10 patients)
- Ketamine treatment to Oxfordshire patients on Tuesdays and Fridays (3-6 patients)
- NHS Self-funded ketamine treatment on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (24 patients) .
- rTMS treatment to Oxfordshire patients and self funded treatment on Mondays - Fridays
Main duties of the job
To provide and deliver high quality care for named patients receiving ECT treatment to agreed practice guidelines in line with ECT accreditation service (ECTAS) standards.
To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care to patients and carers.
To provide clinical care working within a person cantered model, assisting and liaising with clinical and referring teams involved in clinical management of patients.
To contribute to the development and maintenance of ECTAS standards as part of the nursing team.
To work flexibly across both ECT and ketamine clinics as required.
About us
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.
Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible
Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive:"Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are:"Caring, safe and excellent"
At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailers
- Competitive pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Interventional Psychiatry suite is based at the Warneford Hospital and it continues to develop and expand.
In this role, you will be working alongside the IPS Lead Nurse, IPS consultant, IPS doctors, anaesthetic team, wards, community staff as well as patient's and carers to ensure that patients receive an excellent standard of care.
We are interested in hearing from dual or Mental Health Registered Staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Interventional Psychiatry suite is based at the Warneford Hospital and it continues to develop and expand.
In this role, you will be working alongside the IPS Lead Nurse, IPS consultant, IPS doctors, anaesthetic team, wards, community staff as well as patient's and carers to ensure that patients receive an excellent standard of care.
We are interested in hearing from dual or Mental Health Registered Staff.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- RMN or RGN experience of clinical mental or general health care.
Desirable
- Experience of working in ECT Department.
Knowledge
Essential
- Maintains up to date working knowledge and skills set within a nursing context. Evidence of further and ongoing professional development.
Desirable
- Demonstrates an awareness of clinical care management of patients undergoing intravenous infusion, anaesthesia, & ECT treatment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good IT skills.
Desirable
- Phlebotomy and ECG skills.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- RMN or RGN experience of clinical mental or general health care.
Desirable
- Experience of working in ECT Department.
Knowledge
Essential
- Maintains up to date working knowledge and skills set within a nursing context. Evidence of further and ongoing professional development.
Desirable
- Demonstrates an awareness of clinical care management of patients undergoing intravenous infusion, anaesthesia, & ECT treatment.
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of good IT skills.
Desirable
- Phlebotomy and ECG skills.
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
