Job summary
We are delighted to announce an excellent opportunity for Band 5 Registered Mental Health Nurses (RMN) to join the Devon Partnership NHS Trusts nationally recognised ECT Team. Based at Franklyn House, Exeter, the team delivers Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) at several locations, including Exmouth, North Devon, Torbay, and the Royal Devon University Hospital sites.
The ECT Clinic operates at Exmouth Community Hospital every Monday and Friday from 08:00 to 16:00.
Our service is accredited with multiple commendations by the Royal College of Psychiatrists, and we are proud to be considered a national leader in Nurse-led ECT delivery and innovation.
About the Role
This clinical role is perfect for Band 5 RMNs who are passionate about holistic, person-centred care and eager to develop their skills in both mental and physical health. No previous ECT experience is required full training and national certification will be provided. Youll have the chance to build specialist clinical expertise and witness meaningful patient recovery, making a real difference to long-term outcomes.
What We are Looking For
- Registered Mental Health Nurse (Band 5)
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred care
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills within the ECT speciality
- Flexibility and mobility are essential, as treatment is provided across various sites in the region
The base for this role is Exeter, but you will be expected to travel across the region to deliver treatment.
Main duties of the job
The ECT Specialist Practitioner plays a key clinical role in delivering safe, effective, and compassionate electroconvulsive therapy to patients with complex needs. You will gain competencies in physical health monitoring including ECGs, venepuncture, and by the end of training will be a practitioner able to administer ECT having completed these capabilities. The successful applicant will learn to work collaboratively with acute hospital theatre teams to support patients undergoing treatment. Training will be tailored to equip you with all necessary skills for delivering high-quality care in diverse settings.
Duties include preparing patients for ECT, administering treatment initially under supervision, then on qualifying independently, monitoring recovery, and conducting three-month post-treatment follow-ups. As part of a small but highly influential team, you'll also contribute to national discussions on ECT practice, supported by colleagues active on national ECT committees. Clinics run primarily on Mondays and Fridays, with occasional schedule variability due to acute care demands. The role does not currently involve working Bank Holidays.
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate clinician seeking to specialise in a highly respected area of mental health care, and continually looking to develop both professionally and personally we would love to hear from you.
For more information please contact Chloe Richards on 07772 139032 or Vicky Shorters on07484 430983
About us
About Devon Partnership Trust
We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.
We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do
Our values
We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.
Details
Date posted
13 March 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
C9369-26-0196
Job locations
Franklyn House
Franklyn Drive
Exeter
Devon
EX2 9HS
Employer details
Employer name
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Address
Franklyn House
Franklyn Drive
Exeter
Devon
EX2 9HS
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