Band 4 Senior Healthcare Support Worker - TMS Technician

Job summary

The purpose of this post is to deliver repetitive Transcranial Magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for patients with Treatment Resistant Depression (TRD). The post holder will deliver high quality care as a Mental health support worker (TMS Technician) in the outpatient clinic which is open Monday to Friday. The appointee will play an integral role in supporting the severe mood disorders service, research & delivery team, and the Mental Health Mission-Midlands Translational Centre.

Main duties of the job

The appointee will be working as part of the clinical team to administer rTMS with oversight from nursing and medical staff. Training related to administering rTMS will be provided, as well as further opportunities to develop more knowledge and skills in the area. rTMS is a novel treatment for patients with TRD, with the potential for a positive impact on patients' outcomes. This role would be ideal for someone who is a motivated, dependable, highly organised, independent, accountable, team player.

The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of support work clinical skills such as taking vitals, supporting service users during procedures, and documenting via electronic healthcare records. The successful applicant will be keen to learn, flexible, able to work well under pressure, and able to reprioritise work according to changing deadlines. Good interpersonal, communication, and IT skills are also essential for the role.

The post holder will work 37.5 hours per week at the TMS clinic and the Barberry under the supervision of registered nurses, consultants, and the mood disorders research fellow to administer TMS in accordance with a person-centred care approach. The TMS technician will work as part of an effective multi-disciplinary team to ensure that service users receive an excellent standard care.

About us

Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.

Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.