Job summary
The Neuromodulation Service is looking to recruit a hardworking, enthusiastic and genuine band 5 RMN or RGN to join a , dynamic and skilled, yet friendly nursing team in a part time part role to work in an accredited Neuromodulation Service (Electro-convulsive Therapy (ECT) & Transcranial Magnetic stimulation (TMS) service based at Kingfisher Court mental health unit in Radlett. Skills and experience in a similar a similar healthcare setting would be an advantage, however you will be provided training to develop your skills in ECT and TMS and make a difference to people suffering mental illness who require assessment and treatment. Good IT skills are essential aspect to the role. The service hours are Monday - Friday 7.30 - 15.30. The successful candidate will be offered 7.5hrs per week and have the opportunity to join the Bank Bureau and work bank shifts on other departments in the Trust.
Main duties of the job
See Neuromodulation Job Description and Person Specification for the Neuromodulation Nurse attached. This will guide you to the main responsibilities of the job.
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To have the clinical skills relative to the delivery of ECT/TMS. This and means keeping clinically up to date; providing guidance and support to service user care in the psychological and physical preparation for treatment, based on evidence and locally agreed protocols and policies.
- To ensure all treatment suites are properly prepared, organised and maintained for practice in accordance with treatment protocols and accreditation standards.
- To ensure regular maintenance of equipment and the suites, in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
- To contribute towards effective management and utilisation of resources with the treatment suites
For more information please see the detailed Job Description and Person Specification
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To have the clinical skills relative to the delivery of ECT/TMS. This and means keeping clinically up to date; providing guidance and support to service user care in the psychological and physical preparation for treatment, based on evidence and locally agreed protocols and policies.
- To ensure all treatment suites are properly prepared, organised and maintained for practice in accordance with treatment protocols and accreditation standards.
- To ensure regular maintenance of equipment and the suites, in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
- To contribute towards effective management and utilisation of resources with the treatment suites
For more information please see the detailed Job Description and Person Specification
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- RNMH/RNLD/RGN with minimum of 1 year experience
- Intermediate Life Support training
- Current membership of NMC
- Basic IT skills, in particular MS Word
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of ECT, related to theory, efficacy, practices and procedures
- Professional Degree
- Clinical Supervision experience
- Teaching/Training experience
- ECT Foundation course
- Experienced ECT Nurse course
- TMS training
Areas of experience and knowledge
Essential
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a management structure
- Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk
- Experience of working as part of an MDT and communicate efficiently
- Evidence based interventions
- Medication Management
- Legal issues relating to consent and the MHA, MCA
- Issues involved in the treatment of mental
- Mental illness and key features of relapse prevention
Person Specification
Knowledge, Training and Experience
Essential
- RNMH/RNLD/RGN with minimum of 1 year experience
- Intermediate Life Support training
- Current membership of NMC
- Basic IT skills, in particular MS Word
Desirable
- Specialist knowledge of ECT, related to theory, efficacy, practices and procedures
- Professional Degree
- Clinical Supervision experience
- Teaching/Training experience
- ECT Foundation course
- Experienced ECT Nurse course
- TMS training
Areas of experience and knowledge
Essential
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Organisational skills and the ability to work effectively within a management structure
- Experience of assessing and managing clinical risk
- Experience of working as part of an MDT and communicate efficiently
- Evidence based interventions
- Medication Management
- Legal issues relating to consent and the MHA, MCA
- Issues involved in the treatment of mental
- Mental illness and key features of relapse prevention
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).
