Job summary
We
are looking for an enthusiastic & compassionate ECT Practitioner at the
Grafton Suite in Worcester. Our
friendly, multidisciplinary team run electroconvulsive therapy clinics twice a
week on Mondays & Thursdays.
The
post is mainly a clinical role but will also involve administrative
duties. It will allow the post holder to
deepen their practical and theoretical knowledge into all areas of ECT
provision across the clinic.
The
post holder will work in partnership with the ECT lead Practitioner to ensure
the safe operation of the unit and will deputise in their absence. The post holder will utilise skills &
knowledge from both a physical & mental health perspective.
Prior
work in ECT is required. Local training will be provided & there are
opportunities to attend external ECT courses & events. The post holder will be required to gain a
good knowledge of the ECTAS standards for ECT.
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic practitioner / nurse who
is keen to learn new skills.
This is a part time role working 15 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
Working in partnership with the ECT Team you
will be part of a highly
motivated team to continue to deliver an excellent
service to patients
and carers.
You will provide clinical support to the ECT
Team, working &
communicating with all team members
You will provide direct patient care within
the ECT clinic
You will facilitate opportunities for patients
to benefit from the
highest standards of care and evidence-based practice in
ECT.
You will be experienced and confident when
leading, developing and
motivating a team. Always acting as a role model and
contributing to
the provision of nursing expertise and specialist knowledge.
You must
be a problem solver with strong critical thinking.
You should be motivated to change healthcare
outcomes for patients
by interpretation of data obtained from audits and able
to participate
in quality improvement projects in the ECT team.
Based at the Grafton ECT suite in Worcester,
you will also work with
the Team in theatres in the Acute Trusts providing a
service to those
patients with very complex physical health needs. A flexible
working
approach is required. The role is interesting with many different
dynamics but challenging.
Maintain a disciplined and professional level of
performance under
sustained or situational pressure
About us
At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust,
we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals
and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health
and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.
Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of
all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over
100 sites.
We will support you to thrive; offer flexible
working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions,
and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value
diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures,
and ethnicities.
What we offer;
-
27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to
33 days with long service
-
Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work
unsocial hours
-
Flexible and agile working opportunities
-
Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
-
Wide range of supportive staff networks
-
Health and wellbeing opportunities
If you would like to know more, please visit our
website.
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you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained
interest in working for the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Behave consistently with the values and beliefs
of the organisation andpromote these on day-to-day basis.
Act as a role model to colleagues, always
seeking to maintain thehighest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility for
themselves and thequality of their work and the service they provide to
patients.
Have operational responsibilities for the ECT
Department incollaboration with the ECT Manager / Lead Practitioner. They willensure smooth running of the department and a high level ofintegration with
other services and organisations when needed.
Provide strong clinical leadership for all
staff, being knowledgeableabout matters specific to ECT, and where appropriate
lead decisionsabout the care of all patients referred for ECT treatments
Be clinically responsible for the coordination
and implementation ofeffective treatment and patient care. Liaise with other
professionalsand with those providing support services.
Take a lead role in developing students learning
packages for ECT withan aim to promote services and expand knowledge of ECT
both forstudents, qualified staff members, medical students and other medicalstaff development.
Deputise in the absence of the ECT Manager /
Lead practitioner
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The post holder will:
Behave consistently with the values and beliefs
of the organisation andpromote these on day-to-day basis.
Act as a role model to colleagues, always
seeking to maintain thehighest standards of professionalism.
Use their initiative and take responsibility for
themselves and thequality of their work and the service they provide to
patients.
Have operational responsibilities for the ECT
Department incollaboration with the ECT Manager / Lead Practitioner. They willensure smooth running of the department and a high level ofintegration with
other services and organisations when needed.
Provide strong clinical leadership for all
staff, being knowledgeableabout matters specific to ECT, and where appropriate
lead decisionsabout the care of all patients referred for ECT treatments
Be clinically responsible for the coordination
and implementation ofeffective treatment and patient care. Liaise with other
professionalsand with those providing support services.
Take a lead role in developing students learning
packages for ECT withan aim to promote services and expand knowledge of ECT
both forstudents, qualified staff members, medical students and other medicalstaff development.
Deputise in the absence of the ECT Manager /
Lead practitioner
For full detail of the duties and criteria for the role please refer to the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Nurse (RMN),
- Registered Nurse (Mental) (RN(M), Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner (RODP)
- Immediate Life Support
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Attended ECTAS / NALNECT ECT training events / courses (or be willing to attend if appointed to post)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the role & willingness to learn new skills
- Innovative and creative approach
- Analytical
- Decisive
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualification experience of working within Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Staff supervision/management
- Experience of partnership working
- Evaluation/monitoring
- Resource management
- Audit/monitoring
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Mental Nurse (RMN),
- Registered Nurse (Mental) (RN(M), Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Operating Department Practitioner (RODP)
- Immediate Life Support
- Evidence of continuing professional development
- I understand that I will be asked to provide original certificates to verify my qualifications at point of offer.
Desirable
- Attended ECTAS / NALNECT ECT training events / courses (or be willing to attend if appointed to post)
Additional Criteria
Essential
- Enthusiasm for the role & willingness to learn new skills
- Innovative and creative approach
- Analytical
- Decisive
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the role
Experience
Essential
- 2 years post qualification experience of working within Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Staff supervision/management
- Experience of partnership working
- Evaluation/monitoring
- Resource management
- Audit/monitoring
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.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
