An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Registered Mental Health Nurse to join our specialist ECT service as Specialist Nurse ECT Lead, Band 7.
This is a part-time specialist leadership role providing clinical and operational oversight of the Trust-wide Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) service.
The ECT Clinic operates on Tuesdays and Fridays, and the post holder will be required to work on these treatment days. Additional contracted hours will normally be worked on another day to undertake the administrative, managerial, educational and service development responsibilities associated with the role.
Flexibility is essential, as the additional working day may vary depending on meetings, training, supervision and other service requirements.
- Lead the safe delivery of ECT on treatment days, working closely with the ECT Consultant Psychiatrist, Consultant Anaesthetist and the wider multidisciplinary team.
- Provide clinical and operational leadership for the ECT service.
- Ensure ECT is delivered safely and in accordance with relevant legislation, national guidance and Trust policies.
- Ensure the service meets ECTAS requirements and standards, including supporting and preparing the service for ECTAS peer review every three years.
- Play an active role in clinical audits and Quality Improvement (QI) projects, using learning and outcomes to support the continued development and improvement of the ECT service.
- Provide specialist ECT advice and support to patients, carers and clinical teams.
- Lead and support ECT nursing and recovery staff through line management, clinical supervision, appraisal and professional development.
- Maintain and develop specialist ECT and recovery competencies.
- Provide ECT education and training to staff and students.
- Contribute to clinical governance, research and service development.
- Contribute to the development and review of Trust-wide ECT policies and protocols.
- Monitor service performance and resources and maintain appropriate oversight of the ECT departmental budget.
At Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, inclusion is at the heart of how we work. We are committed to creating a fair, transparent and accessible recruitment process where every candidate has the opportunity to succeed.
We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce, including those from the global majority. We recognise that not everyone has equal access to opportunities and are working to address this.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and ensuring all candidates receive a positive and equitable experience.
Here at NSFT we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, talented, friendly and supportive team who like nothing better than sharing experiences and learning from each other. In addition to ongoing training and development opportunities, we are committed to providing an environment in which you can thrive.
Why work for us? We have challenges as a Trust, but we have ambitious aspirations, are pushing ahead with exciting transformation work and we need dedicated individuals to support us on our journey. We have strong, established professional networks coupled with an exceptional leadership team who will ensure you are truly cared for and cared about.
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