Staff bank ODP for ECT

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 11 May 2025

Job summary

To provide a high standard of individualised patient care and skilled assistance to work with the multidisciplinary team within the ECT suite, ensuring high-quality care is provided safely and effectively within their scope of practice

Main duties of the job

Anaesthetics

Be competent in all aspects of anaesthetic techniques and procedures.

Preparation of clinical area.

Ensure all specialist equipment is prepared for use ensuring that all diagnostic checks of anaesthetic apparatus have met all safety checks and are fully operational, making sure that medical gases, breathing apparatus and ventilatory equipment are available and ready for treatment sessions.

Keep logs and records for medical electrical items.

Record and log drug fridge temperatures for each day the treatment suite is used.

Record and log monthly drug checks and ensuring all drugs are in date and reordered when necessary.

To be responsible for cleaning and maintenance of anaesthetic equipment.

To escalate any issues or troubleshooting with any anaesthetic equipment to the lead for ECT.

Ensure all medications are available and accessible for use during ECT treatment sessions.

Assist the Anaesthetist with management of patient's airway and supporting the patient during their treatment.

Assist the Anaesthetist with IV cannulation of the patient.

Maintain and complete all necessary paperwork for patient monitoring and observations.

About us

We have a skilled and dedicated workforce of over 5000 colleagues working in a diverse range of services over 55 sites and within people's homes. We strive to enable a welcoming workplace culture that builds and celebrates civility, inclusivity and diversity, while providing a sense of belonging and trust.

Annual staff surveys, regular Pulse surveys and other engagement opportunities provide our people with lots of opportunity to tell us about their experiences of working with us. In the latest staff survey, 61% of colleagues gave us their views. It was great to hear that:

  • 72% of colleagues would recommend the Trust as a place to work, ranking us 1st for Provider Trusts in the South West region on this question.
  • 76% would recommend the standard of care provided in our services if a friend or relative needed treatment, also ranking us 1st in the South West region.
  • 81% said that care of patients and service users is the Trust's priority, compared with an average in comparable NHS Trusts in England of 64%.

This high-level overview shows we are in a healthy position, with higher scores than average for comparable organisations, alongside a great response rate, indicating good staff engagement. However, we also know we have plenty of room for improvement in many areas. To that end, we continue to prioritise and invest in our commitment to genuinely becoming a Great Place to Work with consistent top-quartile performance in the annual staff survey and Pulse surveys.

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

327-25-335

Job locations

Wotton Lawn Hospital

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3WL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Person Specification

Both

Essential

  • Experience in ODP
  • UK recognised ODP qualification OR Level 1 RGN with post-reg qualification in anaesthetics

Desirable

  • Previous experience of supporting ECT patients
  • Knowledge of mental health

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience and up to date competencies to act in the role of the anaesthetic practitioner

Desirable

  • Training Courses
Person Specification

Both

Essential

  • Experience in ODP
  • UK recognised ODP qualification OR Level 1 RGN with post-reg qualification in anaesthetics

Desirable

  • Previous experience of supporting ECT patients
  • Knowledge of mental health

Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate experience and up to date competencies to act in the role of the anaesthetic practitioner

Desirable

  • Training Courses

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wotton Lawn Hospital

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3WL


Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Wotton Lawn Hospital

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3WL


Employer's website

https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Modern Matron

Becky Anstis

rebecca.anstis@ghc.nhs.uk

03004214799

Date posted

01 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

327-25-335

Job locations

Wotton Lawn Hospital

Horton Road

Gloucester

GL1 3WL


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